Heather Latter Four-year-old Jorja Fournier climbed aboard a school bus outside the Rainy River District School Board office this morning as part of the annual “First Rider” program. Aimed at children beginning school this fall, the youngsters watched a short video on bus safety before taking a practice ride to […]
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Duane Hicks Work by T&K Sharp Construction on the bridge on Highway 602, just before Bone Road, is cruising along. The new structure, which is replacing a culvert, could be ready to span the creek as soon as the end of the day today. The entire project is on schedule […]
Press Release The Town of Fort Frances and the Rainy River Future Development Corp. invite the public to view a newly-created photo blog that will showcase all of the great things about Fort Frances. The blog displays photos of Fort Frances and local tourist attractions such as the Lookout Tower, […]
Staff After dropping an 8-2 decision to the Rainy River Royals back on July 26, the Stratton Eagles have become the hottest team in the Rainy River District Fastball League playoffs. The Eagles, the fifth-seeded team entering the post-season, now find themselves two wins away from capturing the league title […]
Staff Another new fire was reported in the district yesterday. Fort Frances Fire #50 is a lightning-caused blaze currently classified as “not under control.” The 0.2-hectare fire is located east of Nestor Falls and just south of Kishkutena Lake. Meanwhile, Fort Frances Fire #48 is classified as “being held” at […]
the OPP The Kenora OPP has recovered all of the banners and flags stolen from the Whitecap Pavilion on the Kenora Harbourfront. The investigation so far has revealed there were two separate incidents on the night of Friday, Aug. 17 and into the early-morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 18. In […]
It will be variably cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of 20 C (68 F) and south winds at five-10 m.p.h. Look for a few cloudy periods tomorrow, along with a high of 24 (75), which will feel more like 27 (81), and low around 16 (61). Expect west winds […]
Duane Hicks Judy Tucker secured a painted gourd bird feeder this morning on Scott Street during the BIA’s “Market Thursdays Downtown.” Tucker, with help from friend, Priscilla Wright, was selling everything from flowers and seeds for plants to attract Monarch butterflies to clothespin bags and bird feeders. Vendors are reporting […]
Heather Latter Sisters Jessica, left, Sara, and Monica Empey enjoyed a hotdog lunch yesterday during the wrap up celebration for the summer reading program at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Youngsters who participated, and read 10 books or more, were invited to the wind-up party while grand prizes […]
Submitted Jeff Gustafson held up a big smallmouth bass caught on Lake St. Clair.
Staff A tournament scheduled to take place here this weekend to crown the top men’s and women’s soccer teams in the region has been cancelled. Event organizers said due to the short time frame from the end of the regular season for leagues in the region, not enough teams were […]
Staff Those looking to take in some great entertainment this season should consider purchasing a “Tour de Fort” passport, which are on sale now for $100 until Sept. 1. A full-season passport entitles the purchaser to attend all six of the exceptional performances in this year’s line-up. “It’s going to […]
