Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will continue to see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries during the day, with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -1 (30) with a low of -9 (16). Saturday will […]
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By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The turnout was slim as staff and council for the Township of Emo held the annual budget meeting on Oct. 23. After a 7.57 percent jump in taxes last year the residents of Emo should brace for a higher tax bill again this year as another four percent jump has […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff availability will see the Out of the Cold Warming Centre open almost a week earlier than planned, but funding levels ultimately limit the duration of their season As the temperature continues to drop and the colder months of the year roll inexorably towards the district, the Out of the […]
Staff
The Emo Public Library has put out an urgent plea for help, to keep the doors open for the remainder of 2023. In a public letter posted to Facebook, CEO/Librarian Nicholas Donaldson states that, “due to unforeseen costs in 2023, the Emo Public Library is in desperate need of monetary […]
The organizers of the Luncheon of Hope held at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday, October 28, 2023, are asking attendees to check the jacket they returned home with to make sure it is the same one that they showed up in. One such guest has discovered their jacket was taken […]
Staff
Cats, dogs and divas will be the name of the game when the Fort Frances Lakers hit the home ice this Saturday. The SIJHL Junior A hockey team is teaming up with Border Skating Club and animal rescue organization Best for Kitty, to present The Eras Night, when they take […]
Staff
The Fort Frances Muskies will face the Kenora Beaver Brae Broncos in the Championship game of the AAA division in the Winnipeg High School Football League this Friday. Kick-off will be Friday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m., at IG Field – home of the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The game […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The opening week at International Falls Super One Foods has been a great success, says Store Manager Joe Truman. “We are just rocking it,” he said. “Everybody’s been happy… It’s just been an outstanding experience.” The reason for the new store opening was largely a financial decision, Truman said. Miners […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
thunder Bay Source
A 14,700-square-foot culture and learning centre will give Naicatchewenin First Nation some much needed tools for a cultural resurrection, Chief Wayne Smith says. A $2-million Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation grant for construction of the facility was announced last week. The accompanying news release quoted Smith speaking of a “resurrection” […]
–Allan Bradbury photos
The ninth annual Fort Frances Museum Gala, held at the museum on the evening of Friday, November 3, 2023, was a success, raising lots of money for future programming at the museum and with the Friends of the Museum. Marjorie Stinzie spoke to the assembled crowd about the Forget Me […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The Muskies Cross Country team has competed once again at OFSAA, making coach John Dutton proud at how well they represented their school. “That said, I am very proud of the group and how well they represented our school. A great group of kids,” he said. The race took place […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After over a year and half of closure, the Rainy River Public Library may soon have a new home. Pending legal processes and renovations, the library is making plans to move into the former Centra Gas building on Fourth St. in Rainy River. Because the Library does not have the […]
