Lucas Punkari The first taste of tournament play for the Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians didn’t end according to plan, but overall all parties involved were pleased by their effort. The Canadians finished with an overall record of 1-2 in the fifth-annual Gus Lindberg Memorial tournament here over the weekend, […]
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Heather Latter Given the aging population in Fort Frances, programs such as “Meals on Wheels” need more volunteers if they want to continue to serve the community. Fortunately, local co-ordinator Gaby Hanzuk has seen some new volunteers getting on board recently, although she’d like even more businesses and organizations to […]
Dave Ogilvie “Holly Daze” 2011, which took place this past Friday and Saturday in Emo, was deemed a success by most. Despite a rather chilly breeze, the “Santa Claus” parade on Friday evening was extremely well-attended. A large crowd lined both sides of Front Street to admire the brightly-lit floats, […]
Lucas Punkari It didn’t fully take away the bitter feeling of losing but it did help to lessen the sour taste just a little bit. Following a pair of home shootout losses to the Dryden Ice Dogs last Wednesday and then to the Wisconsin Wilderness on Friday night, the Fort […]
Duane Hicks Most user fees will jump by three percent in the new year although some will be rising more as the town strives to generate more revenue to run its landfill. At a special meeting Monday, council voted 4-3 in favour of bags tags staying at $2 for a […]
Staff Local snowmobile racer Curtis Boivin remained in critical condition in hospital as of press time this morning following a horrific accident Sunday during the Canadian Power Toboggan Championships’ season-opening weekend at Beausejour, Man. The 19-year-old currently is in a medically-induced coma as doctors work to determine the full extent […]
Peggy Revell Local businesswomen Dawn Gustafson has been recognized with an “Enterprising Women” award by the PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise. “I just think it’s neat that I was actually recognized because it’s such a new concept—independent dental hygiene,” noted Gustafson, whose business, LifetimeSmiles Preventative Oral Health Care, opened here […]
Heather Latter The 144 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Fort Frances recently was given the opportunity to select two of its members to attend pilgrimages in Europe next spring. Based on their attendance, behaviour, and participation within the corps, Leading Seaman Chelsea Barron and Leading Seaman Larissa McKelvie earned the […]
Duane Hicks As exploration at the Hammond Reef Gold Project near Atikokan continues, and the environmental assessment process carries on, a team also is working on a socio-economic study to see how the potential mine could affect the district. Golder Associates, the environmental consultant Osisko has hired, is conducting a […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances “Community Chest” received a $5,000 donation from the local mill last week—a much-needed for a community fund that is seeing plenty of use. Joelle Blanc and Linda Hamilton, who sit on the “Community Chest” committee, were at the Resolute Forest Products office here last Thursday […]
Duane Hicks Safe Communities Rainy River District is making improved traffic safety around area schools a high priority in the year ahead. The board passed a motion at its annual general meeting Nov. 22 to take on the role as co-ordinator to help connect stakeholders to various resources. The direction […]
Lucas Punkari The first taste of tournament play for the Fort Frances Midget ‘AA’ Canadians didn’t end according to plan, but overall all parties involved were pleased by their effort. The Canadians finished with an overall record of 1-2 in the fifth-annual Gus Lindberg Memorial tournament here over the weekend, […]
