Duane Hicks A raccoon is to blame for a brief power outage locally shortly after 3 a.m. today. Fort Frances Power Corp. superintendent Brian Mueller said a ringed-tail bandit entered the FFPC’s substation at Eighth Street and Walker Avenue, climbed one of the towers, and made contact with a 115,000-volt […]
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Duane Hicks CN crews continue to clean up the site of a 35-car derailment that occurred Friday around 3:30 p.m. within Alberton Township, about five km west of Fort Frances. The eastbound train, coming from Manitoba and heading into the U.S., consisted of three locomotives and 168 cars in total. […]
Staff At approximately 3:30 p.m. yesterday, a southbound CN train derailed within Alberton Township three miles west of Fort Frances. Indications are that 35 cars have derailed. There were no injuries. Initial reports indicate that the majority of the cars were carrying potash and paper products, with two carrying sulfur. […]
Staff The OPP report there’s been a CN Rail Derailment at Hwy 11/71 at the Alberton Township crossing. No injuries have been reported. However, traffic is being diverted until further notice. Public is asked to use Hwy 602 or Hwy 611 North via Frog Creek Road to by-pass area. OPP […]
Heather Latter Judy Tucker and Priscilla Wright manned the lone booth set up on Scott Street for the first “Market Thursday” of the season yesterday. The pair were offering everything from plants and birdhouses to decorated clothespin bags and cinnamon buns. Local artisans and crafters are urged to book a […]
Haley Anderson This humorous sign at the corner of Second Street East and Mowat Avenue sums up a lot of people’s feelings in Borderland. And looking at the weekend forecast, it appears that spring finally has truly sprung here.
Staff Three of the candidates vying for the Kenora-Rainy River riding in the June 12 provincial election will debate in Stratton next week. Organized by the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture, the debate is set for next Thursday (May 29) at 7 p.m. at the Millennium Hall. Incumbent MPP and […]
the OPP The public is advised that Felicia Morrison, 17, of Fort Frances was located safe and sound in Kenora yesterday. She was reported missing May 6. The OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating the teen.
Duane Hicks Got books? The “Friends of the Library” will hold its annual book sale next Saturday (May 31) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. But you can’t have a book sale without books—and that’s where the public comes in. “We really are depending […]
Staff All 151 flood evacuees from Attawapiskat First Nation, who had been staying in town, have returned to their community. They departed on four flights from here yesterday. “We would like to thank all of the provincial ministries and everyone who assisted us for all of their efforts during this […]
Haley Anderson Four-year-olds Ann Kivimaki and Elizabeth Blight enjoyed the Shrine Circus on Tuesday in support of the Border Shrine Club. Shows were held at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., after which youngsters could take part in face-painting, pony rides, and have photos taken with the performing bears. Proceeds will […]
Joey Payeur Shortstop Courtney Easton of the Couchiching Lady Raiders gunned this throw to first for an out yesterday evening at the Rodrick and Telford Bruyere Ball Field. But it was the Fort Frances Herricanes who roared to a 17-10 victory as the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League opened […]
