Press Release As Sioux Lookout deals with new flooding issues following Monday’s downpours, and the Fort Frances area braces for more rain, local MPP Sarah Campbell looked to the premier and several ministries for updates on government efforts to assist flooded Northwestern Ontario communities. “I have been in contact with […]
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the MNR It remains quiet on the fire scene, although there are concerns about a “moderate” to “extreme” forest fire hazard in the north. Meanwhile, a flood watch continues for the districts of Fort Frances and Dryden. No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by the early evening […]
From the MTO The Ministry of Transportation advises the motoring public that Highway 618, five km west of Red Lake at Half Way Creek, is closed due to a road washout. Safety is our top priority and repairs are underway at the site of the highway washout. We are working […]
Staff While the 2014 World Cup played on TV screens all around them, the Borderland Women’s Indoor Soccer League paid tribute to its own players Saturday at Boston Pizza here. League champion Main Street Mayhem dominated the evening like they dominated the league this season—winning seven of the nine awards […]
Joey Payeur It’s T-minus three days to take-off for Vicki Stinson and the rest of her high-flying Team Saskatchewan colleagues. The Fort Frances native, who is living in Saskatoon while in her third year of pursuing her Ph.D. in geology at the University of Saskatchewan, will join the rest of […]
Haley Anderson A club with a long history in Fort Frances has opened its doors once more after disbanding 15 year ago. This time, however, Toastmasters will be meeting weekly in the basement of the United Native Friendship Centre on Portage Avenue–a location they acquired earlier this month. Kirsty Sinclair […]
Haley Anderson The Ice For Kids Arena was abuzz with excitement and camera flashes last Thursday night as 178 graduates of Fort Frances High School gathered sporting purple caps and gowns. Although there was a spirited air about graduation, an underlying sentiment was noted by many as the students said […]
Joey Payeur The ball—or puck, as it were—is in Lucas DeBenedet’s court. Last year’s scoring sensation for the Fort Frances Lakers is facing a decision that will impact not only his own hockey future, but the Lakers’ fortunes for the upcoming SIJHL season. The 19-year-old forward from International Falls, who […]
Staff “What goes around comes around” certainly rang true during a hula hoop event here last week. A “hoop hunt” by the Sorting Gap Marina was held Thursday afternoon to launch a new campaign entitled “Do One Thing,” which aims to encourage healthy lifestyles and community involvement. Folks of all […]
Heather Latter This year’s “Relay For Life” may not have seen clear skies all night long but participants didn’t let that bring them down. Instead, the 16 teams raised nearly $53,000, with more money still trickling in. “We are very pleased with the turnout and the money raised at ‘Relay’ […]
Heather Latter The rising waters of the upper Rainy River has caused yet another event to be washed out. The annual cross-border “Pulling for Peace” tug-of-war between Fort Frances and International Falls, originally scheduled for next Wednesday (July 2), has been yanked due to the safety concerns presented by the […]
Heather Latter Given a well-executed plan, along with hard-working staff and volunteers, Fort Frances Fire Chief Frank Sheppard told council Monday night that the town is well-protected should water levels continue to rise. “From my perspective, I’d like to suggest we’re not out of the woods yet,” Chief Sheppard said. […]
