Staff Four local bowlers were part of the Sunset Country contingent which competed at the Northern Ontario Open championships March 27-30 in North Bay. Once again, Jeff Watts led the way for the men, qualifying third in the singles competition after averaging 272.7 in the 10-game preliminary roll-off last Wednesday […]
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Duane Hicks To help deal with its 2013 budget shortfall, the Town of Fort Frances has made staffing reductions. The projected savings for the town’s operating budget will be $346,745.26 for the rest of this year, and going forward will save $507,715.60 each year starting in 2014. Given the town’s […]
Staff A Superior Court of Justice hearing regarding the “two-chain shore allowance” wrapped up at the Fort Frances Courthouse last Thursday evening, but it could be a while before any ruling is made. The hearing, which started Feb. 19, saw counsel for the plaintiffs—Couchiching, Naicatchewenin, Nigigoonsiminikaaning (formerly Nicickousemencaning), and Mitaanjigamiing […]
Heather Latter The 73rd Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts is set to begin next week, with four different divisions set to be adjudicated. Joleen Beninger, chair of the Festival committee, noted the dates for the divisions are April 8-11 (piano), April 16-19 (English and French drama), April […]
Staff A large wild cat—believed by some to be a bobcat and others to be a lynx—seems to be lying low since first being reported here in late February. Bylaw enforcement/animal control officer Arlene Byrnes said last week that the town has picked up the live traps it had set […]
Heather Latter As planning gets underway for the 2013 gardening season, the local Community Garden Planning Committee is requesting the Town of Fort Frances permit the community garden to stay in place at least until the end of October. The current bylaw amendment, which allows the Lillie Ave. location to […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers are heading back to the SIJHL final after a dramatic 3-2 overtime win over the Dryden Ice Dogs in Game 7 of their semi-final series at the Ice For Kids Arena last night. Trailing 2-0 with less than four minutes to go, defenceman Jon Carlson […]
Duane Hicks Housing lots in the proposed “Huffman” residential subdivision on Williams Avenue soon may be put up for sale. Council looked at lot pricing scenarios during Monday’s budget meeting and while the numbers will have to be fine-tuned a bit more, prices for the 16—six fronting Williams Avenue and […]
Heather Latter Despite not owning any dresses and having never worn high heels, Emily Hyatt will be representing the District of Rainy River when she vies for the title of Miss North Ontario next month in Sudbury. “This is something that is a lot more girlie than I’m used to,” […]
Lucas Punkari With his highly-successful collegiate curling career at Fanshawe College in London now in the books, Stratton native Cody Heyens finally has had a chance to look back on the ride that saw him win a gold and silver medal at the last two provincial championships and a gold […]
Heather Latter Greg Johnson of the OPP’s Emergency Response Team showed Grade 9 student Luke Holland one of the weapons they use and also let him try on the containment vest during a career fair at Fort Frances High School last Thursday. Hosted in partnership by the United Native Friendship […]
Heather Latter Engaged couple Melissa Wiebe and Anthony Leek checked out the portfolio of work by photographer Krista Gouliquer last Wednesday during the 2013 Bridal Show presented by Northwoods Gallery & Gifts. More than 30 brides-to-be and their guests stopped by to check out the wedding services provided by local […]
