Sarah Pruys Krista Nielson, left, a health promoter with the Northwestern Health Unit here, helped avid volunteer Vivian Callaghan measure out garden plots Saturday at the community garden. Located on Lillie Avenue in the north end, the site has expanded this year and now contains two large gardens. Volunteers have […]
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Staff Fort Frances native Steve Arpin did not fare as well in his second Nationwide Series start of the season Sunday at the Iowa Speedway. After coming 10th at the Texas Motor Speedway last month, Arpin—again behind the wheel of the #30 Mike’s On The Rocks Chevrolet Impala for Turner […]
the OPP OPP North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) members, with assistance from the OPP’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit, located and recovered the remains of a missing Atikokan man on Thursday. Eric Natti, 49, was reported missing to police when he failed to arrive at his place of […]
Sarah Pruys Emma Dykstra (Donald Young School), left, captured third place with her speech, “The Titanic,” during the annual Rainy River District Speech Contest yesterday evening. She was joined by Anne Jean (St. Francis), who finished second after speaking on “Reaching for Your Dreams,” and Dylan Ossachuk (J.W. Walker), who […]
Duane Hicks Local artist Eric C. Keast set up his wares to sell yesterday on Scott Street for the opening of the BIA’s “Market Thursdays Downtown” for the season. Vendors are welcome to participate, and can book their table now by calling Richard Boileau at McTaggarts (274-5371) or Doug Anderson […]
Lucas Punkari RJ McDonald of the Stratton Eagles slapped a ball just foul as he and his teammates squared off against the defending champion Sight & Sound Wolves during Rainy River District Fastball League play yesterday evening at VanJura here. The Wolves rolled to an 11-0 victory to improve their […]
There’s a 60 percent chance of thundershowers tonight, with an overnight low of 16 C (61 F) and east winds at five m.p.h. Tomorrow will see a 70 percent chance of thundershowers. Expect a high of 29 (84), that will feel more like 32 (90), and a low again around […]
Staff With less than two weeks to go before voting ends for the World Fishing Network’s “Ultimate Fishing Town” contest, Fort Frances is far behind in the rankings. As of press time this morning, Fort Frances had garnered just 119 votes. Elsewhere in the district, Nestor Falls was faring far […]
Staff As many people plan to take to rivers and lakes this holiday weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources wants the public to know how safe boating can help CL-415 waterbombers do their job. Curiosity drives people and nothing draws a crowd faster than a CL-415 heavy waterbomber scooping water […]
Press Release With indications the government may be reconsidering its decision to close all three Ontario Travel Information Centres in Northwestern Ontario, local MPP Sarah Campbell will host a rally in support of tourism here tomorrow (May 19). Scheduled for 1 p.m. at the former tourist information centre, Campbell is […]
Lucas Punkari Montana Plasky of the Piranhas took control of the ball while her teammate, Ashton Barnes, gave chase close behind as they took on the Eels in Division II (under age nine) action in the Fort Frances Youth Soccer league yesterday evening at St. Francis Field. League play will […]
the OPP Everyone in Rainy River District can play a leadership role in making our communities safer, Rainy River District OPP detachment commander Insp. Steve Shouldice said Monday at the kick-off to Police Week locally. “Our partnership with our communities is essential in preventing crime and making our citizens safer,” […]
