Duane Hicks The solar panels the town had installed on four of its buildings are reaping rewards—having generated about 67 megawatt hours, equalling $53,800 in revenue, between January, 2012 and March, 2013. Facilities/projects co-ordinator Travis Rob noted last week that in the spring, summer, and early fall months of 2012, […]
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Heather Latter Fort Frances native James Fontana has retired as a presiding justice of the Ontario Court of Justice after reaching the age of 75. “Once you hit 75, you’re out,” he explained last week, noting his last day in court was April 30. But Fontana didn’t necessarily feel ready […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances resident Sylvie Matthews and her friend Angie Rice, from Minot, N.D., were drawn to helping women reinvent their lives. So back in December, they founded the “Sisterhood of Reinvention,” which is comprised of “entrepreneurial-minded women who embody creativity and a passion for making the world a […]
Dave Ogilvie The 43rd-annual Manitou Rapids fish fry held Friday was popular yet again this year, as evidenced by the long lines of people seen here waiting to get a fresh walleye dinner.
Duane Hicks They’ve committed time and energy to making their communities a better place—often working behind the scenes to make things happen. But last Tuesday night, it was their turn to be in the spotlight. District residents were honoured with the Volunteer Service Award for their dedication to local organizations […]
Duane Hicks Aubrey and Olivia Eldridge were all geared up and ready to go if the alarm bells had sounded Saturday morning at the local fire hall. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service hosted an open house to cap off “Emergency Preparedness Week,” welcoming the public to drop by, […]
Staff Resolute Forest Products Inc. said it is disappointed negotiations under the auspices of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement have broken down, but will remain committed to sustainable forestry. After three years of collaborative efforts, parties were unable to reach mutual agreement on a workable plan to jointly further conservation […]
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Led by Angela Gibson, Charlotte Kozlowski enjoyed a ride on horseback last Wednesday morning as youngsters from the Fort Frances Nursery School visited Running Horse Ranch, located north of Alberton. Each child got at least one ride, being led around the indoor arena, while some even headed outside to take […]
Duane Hicks Capt. Kirk Armstrong of the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service fitted a helmet on Aubrey Eldridge during a visit to the fire hall Saturday morning. The public was invited to come by for an open house to cap off “Emergency Preparedness Week” here.
Lucas Punkari Defending WISSOTA Midwest Modified champion Christopher Leek made his way around the Emo Speedway on Saturday as he shook down his car during the track’s annual open practice. Weather permitting, the 2013 racing season is slated to start there this Saturday (May 25).
Staff About 1,600 Hydro One customers in Rainy River District were temporarily without power yesterday afternoon, likely due to high winds and heavy rains. Hydro One reported that between 11:14 a.m. and 3:41 p.m., area residents experienced a forced power interruption—the exact cause of which had not been determined as […]
It will be cloudy tonight, with a chance of showers. Look for an overnight low of three C (37 F) and northeast winds at five-10 m.p.h., gusting up to 15 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high of 20 (68) and low of one (34). Expect continued northeast […]
