Staff More individuals are lining up to run for town council in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Long-time public school board trustee Dan Belluz and local resident Ed Haglund filed their papers Friday afternoon. That means eight people now are vying for the six council seats up for grabs. Incumbent […]
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Staff The Student Leadership Council at Fort Frances High School will receive the Rainy River District School Board’s “Recognition of Excellence” during its regular meeting tonight at the Education Centre here (board office). The council, which strives to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all students and staff […]
Staff More individuals are lining up to run for town council in the Oct. 27 municipal election. Long-time public school board trustee Dan Belluz and local resident Ed Haglund filed their papers Friday afternoon. That means eight people are now vying for the six council seats. Incumbent councillors John Albanese […]
the MNRF Four new forest fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region yesterday. Fort Frances Fire #15, located near Marmion Lake by Atikokan, was listed as “not under control” at 0.1 hectares. Meanwhile, Fort Frances Fire #16, located on an island on Marmion Lake, also was “not under control” at […]
Joey Payeur Mitch Marek looked to go top shelf on this scoring chance during the opening night of the Fort Frances Lakers’ main training camp yesterday at the Ice For Kids Arena. The camp continues through tomorrow, with the Lakers playing their first exhibition game next Friday (Sept. 5) here […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is investigating a mischief that occurred on Elmcrest Avenue here. Sometime between Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. and Aug. 28 at 3 a.m., culprit(s) smashed a van window parked at a residence. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 […]
Staff A Fort Frances man has been identified as the victim of a murder that occurred in Thunder Bay on Sunday night. According to the Chronicle-Journal, Thunder Bay Police identified the victim as Leslie Ruben Perreault, 64, of Fort Frances. The cause of death is being withheld as the police […]
Heather Latter Grade 3/4 teachers Jodi Easton, left, and Jaana Georgeson were busy yesterday afternoon sorting through books and preparing their classroom at J.W. Walker for students who will be heading back to school next Wednesday (Sept. 3).
the OPP Early yesterday afternoon, the Rainy River District OPP responded to an emergency distress SPOT locator beacon in Quetico Provincial Park. The signal was received through the SPOT international emergency centre located in Texas, which, in turn, contacted the OPP’s Communication Centre. The area of the park where the […]
Staff Aspiring football stars in the intermediate grades are invited to strap on their helmets next week. The Fort Frances Wolverines junior football team is holding a free three-day training camp starting Tuesday at Fort High. Those in Grades 7 and 8 interested in playing are asked to attend the […]
Staff Need something to do over the long weekend? How about cleaning out the basement and garage of all those old paint cans? You’ll get your chance to dispose of them, as well as any other hazardous materials, at the Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Day set for next Saturday […]
Joey Payeur Janelle Andy (11) and Crystal Hyatt of the Manitou Blaze got their signals crossed to allow this RBI single by the Redgut Babes’ Alyssa Windego to fall in during the fourth inning of Game 2 of the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League final yesterday evening at VanJura. […]
