Staff Bike safety will be the name of the game during an OPP bike rodeo this Friday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. OPP summer students Sierra Cousineau and Jessica Coran are organizing the event, which will run from 10 a.m.-noon. Kids aged four-nine are urged to bring […]
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Staff No new fires were reported over the weekend, with the cool, wet weather keeping the fire hazard “low” in the southern part of the Northwest Region, including Fort Frances District. But the fire hazard is on the rise in the northern sectors of the region—and nice weather is expected […]
Staff The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire at the local mill early yesterday evening. Firefighters received a call around 5:30 p.m. to attend a fire in the duct work in the grinding room. They remained on the scene for about four hours. The blaze did […]
Sarah Pruys “Quest for the Best” rookie Mike McCaig not only won the $1,000 grand prize over Larissa Desrosiers, but also first place in the second set ($500) and People’s Choice in the second set ($100) during the annual singing competiton Friday night. Some 20 acts performed for a full […]
Lucas Punkari Jeff Gustafson, left, and John Peterson hoisted the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship trophy in the air on Saturday after they captured the 2013 tournament title.
Lucas Punkari After five straight years of finishing in the top 10, which included a trifecta of third place finishes, Kenora’s Jeff Gustafson and Bemidji’s John Peterson were finally able to nab the top spot on the podium at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The pair, who have fished […]
Lucas Punkari Troy Norman, left, and Jay Samsal hoisted up four of their 18.14-pound five fish haul on Friday afternoon as they moved into first place at the 2013 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship.
Lucas Punkari Fort Frances native Troy Norman celebrated his birthday in style on Friday, as he and his partner Jay Samsal of Kenora moved up into the top of the standings following two days of angling in the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. The pair, who sat in eighth place […]
the MNR With more rain falling across the Northwest Region, the forest fire hazard has dropped to “low” in all districts. The hazard may rise to “moderate” in the far north with temporary clearing of weather on the weekend. But more rain is in the long-range forecast, so things are […]
Lucas Punkari Jeff Gustafson, left, and John Peterson showed off their haul, which came in at 19.17 pounds and put them atop of the leaderboard after Day 1 of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship yesterday.
Heather Latter Peyton Morrison, seven, tried to find the best electrical conductor among some sample minerals during an exhibit hosted by Science North at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Wednesday. While it focused on “Species at Risk,” several stations were dedicated to rocks and minerals in light […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for July 7-13 were Mary and Alan Kerr (Atikokan), Robert Koroseil (Red Lake), Carrie Kellar (Fort Frances), Bonnie Cawston (Fort Frances), Jim Radburn (Ranier, Mn.), Neil Anderson (Atikokan), and Deb Riley (Atikokan). […]
