Heather Latter District students in Grades K-12 will learn how to use technology appropriately through presentations called “Respect.Technology” offered by local OPP Cst. Anne McCoy. These presentations will replace the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, which wrapped up here this past spring. “We’re changing the program to reflect the […]
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Lucas Punkari Though the scoreboard may not have shown it, the Fort High Muskies football team were able to take away a lot of positives from their 36-0 loss here against the St. Norbert Celtics in the WHSFL season opener on Friday afternoon. “We went from 19 guys in practice […]
Duane Hicks The Elections Ontario returning office for the Kenora-Rainy River riding opened last week in the Senic River Mall on Second Street East. And while election day isn’t until Oct. 6, it already is a beehive of activity. Returning officer Ian Simpson said staff are busy right now revising […]
Peggy Revell Sidewalks on the east side of Armit Avenue between Church and Front Street have been pegged for permanent removal by the Town of Fort Frances. “As a result of being a low volume residential street, the Operations and Facilities executive committee recommends that the sidewalk on the east […]
Duane Hicks Who are the “Friends of the Fort Frances Museum?” If you don’t know the answer to that question, next Wednesday (Sept. 21) will be the perfect time to find out, as well as how to become involved in the fledgling group. The Friends of the Fort Frances Museum […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances Town Council approved it’s strategic plan at Monday evening’s meeting, setting out a blueprint for the next three years. “I look forward to tackling this,” said Town CAO, Mark McCaig about the approved strategic plan. “It gives the administration a clear sense of what our priorities […]
Duane Hicks A long-time service club which continues to go strong here, the local Knights of Columbus celebrated their 75th anniversary Saturday night with a banquet at La Place Rendez-Vous, and a service Sunday at St. Mary’s Church. One of the highlights of Saturday evening was the recognition of four […]
Heather Latter Customers at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on Saturday didn’t have to carry home their goods in plastic bags. Instead, each received a reusable bag along with their purchase through a promotion by the Town of Fort Frances called “Saving Our Plant One Bag at a Time.” Environmental […]
Staff Fall and winter children’s programs have started at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre this week, and there’s still some spots open for those programs which require registration. “People can still register for any of the programs,” said children’s librarian, Andrea Avis. “Once the weather cools down, people […]
Peggy Revell A fifth candidate has thrown her hat into the ring for the Oct. 6 provincial election. Charmaine Romaniuk officially filed papers this past Sunday to run as a candidate for the Northern Ontario Heritage Party in the Kenora-Rainy River riding. “I’ve always been kind of really passionate about […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances delegates once again brought up local concerns with various provincial ministers at the annual conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario late last month in London. Mayor Roy Avis, Coun. Paul Ryan, and CAO Mark McCaig were at the conference, which included pre-scheduled meetings with […]
Lucas Punkari Following three days of tryouts last week at the Ice For Kids Arena, the coaching staff of the Muskie girls’ hockey team, led by new bench boss Scott Clendenning, had a tough task on their hands. Following the final scrimmage Thursday evening, they had to decide which of […]
