Staff Sandbagging efforts were completed along the riverfront here yesterday. Patrick Briere, public information officer for the Town of Fort Frances, noted a stockpile of sandbags has been prepared should the need arise for further sandbagging. He added the town’s Emergency Control Group will continue to meet on a regular […]
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the MNR Residents are reminded that the flood warning remains in effect for the Atikokan, Fort Frances, and Rainy River areas. Recent rainfall has resulted in very high inflow conditions throughout all watersheds within the district, including the Seine River, Atikokan River, Rainy Lake, and Lake of the Woods. Water […]
Haley Anderson Fort High graduates Brett Mann, left, Tyler Mosbeck, Nolan Vold, and Aaron McDowall posed for countless photos with family and friends after last night’s convocation exercises at the Ice For Kids Arena. Ontario Secondary School Diplomas were presented to the graduates, who then enjoyed the annual “chem-free” grad […]
Staff Somebody had to blink. The last two undefeated teams in the Rainy River District Fastball League squared off last night at VanJura here, with the two-time defending champion Big Grassy Braves dumping the host Sight & Sound Wolves 14-6. With the win, the Braves (9-0) took over sole possession […]
Heather Latter Three-year-old Seraphina Cox hula-hooped her heart out yesterday afternoon during the Northwestern Health Unit’s first event in conjunction with its new campaign entitled “Do One Thing,” which encourages people to live healthier and more active lifestyles. The event invited youngsters to collect hula hoops hanging from trees surrounding […]
Heather Latter Ashtyn Dokuchie, left, and Nicole Gage volunteered to help fill sandbags at the Point yesterday evening to help combat the rising waters. The emergency measures truck has since relocated to the Sorting Gap Marina, where workers this morning were filling and placing sandbags from the west end of […]
the MNR There remains three active fires in the region—two in Red Lake District and one in Sioux Lookout District. FireRangers in the Fort Frances District yesterday were responding to a possible fire report about 25 km southeast of Atikokan. It has not yet been confirmed. There is a “high” […]
Heather Latter This year’s “Relay for Life” might look a little bit different tonight as teams will be encouraged to help with the sandbagging efforts here in town. “It’s going to be business as usual for opening ceremonies and activities leading up to the luminary ceremony,” committee co-chair Jennifer Anderson […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary met last Wednesday (June 11), with 46 members in attendance. A lovely potluck supper was enjoyed by all before the meeting. In May, local veterans were honoured with a supper. Special thanks to Kerry Zucchiatti and Linda Richerts for the help with […]
Duane Hicks With Rainy Lake and the upper Rainy River continuing to rise, the local Emergency Management Group has jumped into action. As of 11 a.m. today, the town began building a wall of sandbags along Front Street as a safeguard against possible flooding. “Given the circumstance and the information […]
Duane Hicks In response to data that the lake and upper river will rise 16 inches, or possibly even upwards of 24 inches, the local Emergency Management Group is jumping into action, and will soon be building a dyke along Front Street as a safeguard against possible flooding. But they’ll […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers are bringing back a familiar and important face while adding a new one. The local junior ‘A’ squad yesterday announced forwards Miles Nolan and Matt Vela as their first two signings for the 2014-15 season. Nolan, a product of Geraldton who turned 20 on Monday, […]
