Haley Anderson Although the annual cross-border tug-of-war had to be cancelled this year due to the high water levels and strong current on the upper Rainy River, the idea hasn’t gone unnoticed by those in Washington, says Canada’s ambassador to the United States. In fact, Gary Doer cited the friendly […]
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Heather Latter Fort Frances Coun. John Albanese was presented with the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) 2014 Distinguished Service Award on Friday morning in front of the board of health and staff of the Northwestern Health Unit office here. “I had the pleasure, on behalf of the Northwestern […]
Duane Hicks Health-care providers, agency officials, elected officials, and other decision-makers from both sides of the border will meet tomorrow to discuss residents’ need for better cross-border access to medical services and what might be done to share those services. The first international “Medical NAFTA” meeting will take place from […]
Duane Hicks With the short-term weather forecast looking fairly positive, and water levels on Rainy Lake expected to crest by Saturday, local emergency management is optimistic the provisions now in place will be enough to stop flooding along the waterfront here. “I can assure the people in Fort Frances that […]
Haley Anderson Homes and businesses have managed to stay afloat despite the still-rising waters and strong winds. But Couchiching FN Chief Sara Mainville isn’t letting her guard down. “We are pretty confident that we aren’t going to sustain any more losses than we have already,” she noted Monday evening. “We […]
Joey Payeur “Just a dream and the wind to carry me, soon I will be free.” When Christopher Cross wrote the words for his 1980 smash hit “Sailing,” he probably was envisioning more placid conditions than those faced by the Rendezvous Yacht Club so far this year. Club spokesman Colin […]
Joey Payeur Barb McQuaker of the Fort Frances Herricanes pulled into third base one step ahead of the outfield relay to Ashley Morrison of the Couchiching Lady Raiders during the Herricanes’ 11-4 victory in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action last Wednesday evening at the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere […]
the MNR FireRanger crews in the Fort Frances and Kenora districts continue to provide flood protection support, primarily with the placement of sandbags. Rain continues to fall in the region, resulting in ongoing flood concerns. This support is provided through co-ordination with district emergency response teams of the Ministry of […]
Duane Hicks With the town not getting as much rainfall as feared, and water levels on Rainy Lake expected to crest July 5, local emergency management is optimistic the provisions now in place will be enough to stop flooding along the waterfront here. “Looking at the lake levels and where […]
Staff Anybody wanting to “spike” up their summer with a little fun on the beach had best get in touch with the town’s recreation department in short order. Program director Leana Moffitt is trying to organize a summer beach volleyball league out at Point Park. The operative word is “trying” […]
Staff The Emergency Measures group on Friday afternoon reviewed the progress that the communities of Fort Frances and Couchiching First Nation were making to control rising waters on both Rainy Lake and Rainy River. Recent changes to the weekend weather forecasts were providing some optimism to the control group, but […]
Joey Payeur Katie Sinclair of the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs U18 team pushed the offensive pace against Al’s Racquet Stringing defender Shannon King as the two teams battled to a 3-3 tie.
