Peggy Revell An unchecked Lotto 6/49 ticket bought months ago has turned into a million dollars. “It’s all surreal, it just really is,” Paul Bock, owner of North Air Services here, said yesterday about the $1-million win which will be split between 10 employees at the business. “It’s just bizarre. […]
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Duane Hicks Community input wanted Those interested in being part of the “What Hooks You Here” rug-hooking project will get an introduction to the art form—and a chance to provide input—during a free workshop tomorrow (March 25) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. The workshop will be led […]
Dan Falloon The Fort Frances Lakers have made it clear they aren’t going to tolerate the Dryden Ice Dogs’ antics any more. The Lakers, who lost all 12 regular-season match-ups against Dryden and then Game 1 of their semi-final series, certainly haven’t rolled over for the top-seeded ’Dogs. Fort Frances […]
Duane Hicks Not wanting to take on too much too soon with the newly-purchased Sunny Cove Camp, council has reconsidered its previous decision to allow catered weddings there. For this year, at least, it agreed to only honour the four bookings the town already has agreed to and then will […]
Duane Hicks As its name indicates, a major part of the new Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre will be focused on computers and other technology. But that change is expected to be made much easier thanks to the fact the library has landed funding to hire a technology […]
Duane Hicks With the old Rainy Lake Hotel sitting vacant for the past five years, an area businessman is pitching an idea to save the building and create a small business complex. In a letter received by council Monday night, Mario Galluzzo, president of Causeway General Insurance Brokers Ltd., said […]
Duane Hicks At a time when it’s tough for many businesses to keep going, one local downtown mainstay, Howarth’s Home Centre, is celebrating its 60th year this week. While the location, size, and merchandise has changed over the past six decades, owner Mark Howarth said the business has stayed the […]
Duane Hicks While nominations to run for town council or trustee positions on the local school boards opened Jan. 4, no one has yet put their name forth. While it is not uncommon for candidates to file their papers only weeks before the nomination deadline, Fort Frances Clerk Glenn Treftlin […]
Duane Hicks Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is on the lookout for as many people as possible, including 90-100 new donors, to come out to its spring clinic April 21-22 at Fort Frances High School. Spokesperson Harvey Heather said CBS has set a two-day goal of 350 donors for the local […]
Duane Hicks With funding for the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team (SAPT) coming to an end March 31, about 70 people gathered to wish SAPT co-ordinator Hugh Dennis farewell yesterday evening. “The last three years and two months have been a life experience that has been unbelievably positive […]
Dan Falloon Watch out, Dryden Eagles. The coaching staff of the Muskie junior girls’ volleyball squad is working to end the Eagles’ reign of dominance at the NorWOSSA level in part by extending training past the high school season. One way to do that is by forming a club team, […]
Dan Falloon Crystal Caul is hoping to start some mayhem in Borderland. The former member of the “Babes of Thunder Bay” roller derby team is hoping to bring the sport to Fort Frances. Caul is planning an information session for Saturday, April 3, and both potential skaters and referees are […]
