the OPP Just after midnight on Friday, Dryden OPP officers were on patrol in Vermilion Bay when they spotted a 2008 white Dodge pickup truck with Manitoba licence plates stopped at the Machin medical clinic. Officers felt it was suspicious and tried to speak with the driver. But the driver […]
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Duane Hicks Jo-Anne McCaig, left, Dorothy Wepruk, and Marcia Zeleny were all dressed up for a “luau” volunteer appreciation luncheon yesterday at Rainycrest. Hallett Hall was colourfully-decorated for the event, where volunteers were treated to a delicious Hawaiian-themed meal, music, and even some hula dancing courtesy of Cynthia Hudson.
Lucas Punkari Marcel Pagee fired a pitch towards the plate yesterday evening as he and the rest of the Sight & Sound Wolves went up against the Big Island Huskies in Rainy River District Fastball League action here. A two-run homer by Duane Carlson in the first inning proved to […]
Staff Looking for something to do on the long weekend? Have friends or family visiting from out of town? How about spending some time on the riverfront? The “Hallett” and lookout tower along the La Verendrye Parkway opened for the season today, as did the Sorting Gap Marina. Fort Frances […]
Staff The Muskie track-and-field team turned in strong performances across the board yesterday in Dryden. “A lot of the competitors all posted personal bests and they were very excited about doing that for the first meet of the year,” noted coach Ilka Milne. “Now they’ve got a chance to see […]
Heather Latter Judy Tucker showed off some of the gourd bird feeders she was selling yesterday on Scott Street during the first “Market Thursdays” event of the season. Hosted by the BIA, artisans and crafters are invited to book a table for any of the upcoming weeks. The “market” will […]
Heather Latter Autumn Smeeth enjoyed a ride on horseback yesterday 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 in the sunny […]
Press Release Local MPP Sarah Campbell is asking why the Liberal government is unnecessarily delaying important economic development opportunities in Northwestern Ontario. In Question Period yesterday, Campbell asked why the government is two months’ late in approving Rainy River Resources’ terms of reference for its environmental assessment. “For years we […]
Staff A group of 14 deer was spotted grazing in this open area Tuesday evening on Eighth Street. Not seeming to have a care in the world, the relaxed bunch drew the attention of passers-by but remained at ease. A neighbourhood resident noted this morning some of the group has […]
Duane Hicks The “Walker Wildcats,” led by J.W. Walker principal Bill Daley, took part in the “Big Bike” fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation here yesterday afternoon. The teachers were one of four teams who pedalled for a good cause, with the others being Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc., […]
Press Release The Canada Border Services Agency is anticipating higher traffic volumes at the Fort Frances port of entry this Victoria Day long weekend, which also marks the start of fishing season in Northwestern Ontario. As such, the CBSA would like to remind travellers to plan their border crossing to […]
Staff Town council approved an increase in taxi rates in Fort Frances at its regular meeting Monday night. The new rate will be $4.20 for the first .25 kilometres or part thereof, and 10 cents for each .043 km thereafter. This is an increase from $3.95 for the first-quarter kilometre, […]
