Duane Hicks Some north-end residents are against a proposed zoning amendment on York Avenue to allow the Fort Frances Native Urban Wahkaihganun Corp. to build a new six-unit apartment complex, next to the existing 10-unit one. Two of them, Amy Marchuk and George Bliss, spoke in opposition of the re-zoning […]
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Duane Hicks The town has chosen to proceed with developing the “Huffman” residential subdivision on Williams Avenue this year. But in an effort to draw buyers, it has dropped the price for the lots and expanded the time frame in which a new house must be built. The matter was […]
Duane Hicks The Economic Development Advisory Committee is recommending the town pursue the purchase of the former Ontario Tourism Information Centre (OTIC) here once it becomes available, and enter into a private-public partnership to support the cost. The province has set a price of $390,000 for the building, but has […]
Heather Latter Although she didn’t win the title of Miss North Ontario, Emily Hyatt, who recently represented Rainy River District at the pageant in Sudbury, called the experience a “worthwhile” one. “I wasn’t there to win but to have fun, make some new friends, and learn something about myself,” noted […]
Lucas Punkari For the first time in three years, a new team will be joining the Superior International Junior Hockey League for the 2013/14 season. The new franchise, which will be called the Eagles and be based out of Ear Falls, officially was announced last Thursday by the league, with […]
Heather Latter Ben Morelli, owner of “From the Grind Up,” was “locked up” Saturday as he participated in the “Jail or Bail” fundraiser hosted by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club. With a total of 21 “convicts,” the club was able to raise almost $9,000, which exceeded its goal of […]
Duane Hicks Mei Zhu got a good look at the detail in Connie Cuthbertson’s painting at the Fine Line Art Gallery last Thursday evening. Cuthbertson was one of the local artists who submitted work for the “Beauty of Brown” spring art exhibit there. Featuring photos, paintings, wood carvings, and more, […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie Cam Gobiel jostled with Kenora’s Hudson Boucha in a battle for the ball last Wednesday during the black-and-gold’s 2-1 win over the visiting Broncos.
Duane Hicks A parade will be part of the Canada Day celebrations here after all, with the Rainy River Future Development Corp. taking over the reins. RRFDC regional economic developer Geoff Gillon told town council last night that the RRFDC has obtained Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. funds to hire […]
Heather Latter Jordan Bruyere measured the distance his mousetrap car travelled down the hallway at Fort Frances High School yesterday as students in Ilka Milne’s Grade 9 tech class tested out their creations. The vehicles—powered by only a mousetrap—are made from a variety of recycled materials and each student’s model […]
Duane Hicks Artist Wayne Barron, left, and historian Merv Arhens admired a new banner they both worked on which depicts Hudson Bay Company’s York boats in various stages of the trip from Fort Frances to York Factory. The banner is on loan to the Fort Frances Museum, tying into the […]
