Heather Latter Towering snowbanks line most of the streets in Fort Frances, as seen here along King’s Highway this morning, after the town was blanketed by more than 35 cm of snow from Christmas Eve through to yesterday morning. Most residents spent their Christmas and Boxing Day digging out from […]
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Duane Hicks Rose Bernardi, left, and Lil Newman were among the 90 people who came out to enjoy the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s annual community Christmas dinner Friday at Knox United Church here. While the turnout was less than expected, thanks to the snowstorm that began on Christmas Eve and […]
Press Release Have you always wanted to make your own snowshoes, or perhaps finish a pair you never completed? Well, here is your chance. Join Laurentian Environmental Center’s senior naturalist Jim DeVries as he guides you through a full day of instruction on how to lace snowshoes. The class will […]
Staff The liquor licence at the Adventure Inn and Conference Centre here has been suspended for three days—from 11 a.m. on Dec. 25 until 2 a.m. on Dec. 28—stemming from incidents that occurred there back in April and May. According to a report from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of […]
Robin McCormick I’d like to take this opportunity to wish a happy holiday season to all. May you enjoy your Christmas with family and friends. I am fortunate to have my family from St. Thomas, Ont. in for two weeks. As such, I’ll be taking a two-week holiday from my […]
Dave Ogilvie The Rainy River Future Development Corp. will hold another videoconference, this one entitled “Things to Know Before Starting Your Small Business Website,” at its office in Fort Frances (608 Scott St.) on Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 10 a.m.-noon. Coree Francisco (Lanoie.com) will cover such topics as choosing your […]
Press Release Public feedback on regulations for the province’s modernized Mining Act will begin to be collected in the New Year. Broad-based consultations with First Nation and Métis communities, mineral industry stakeholders, and interested members of the public will be held from January-June in many northern communities. Letters, e-mails and […]
Press Release The OPP and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs are reminding snowmobile riders that to have fun and peace of mind while snowmobiling this winter, riders must ensure they are compliant with the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act. Many of the rules governing motor vehicle drivers apply to snowmobile […]
Press Release There are new opportunities and rules for anglers fishing in Ontario’s lakes and rivers. New fishing regulations for 2010 include: •year-round fishing for crappie, sunfish, yellow perch, and northern pike in the Kawartha Lakes area; •longer fall seasons for bass and muskellunge in the Kawartha Lakes area; •longer […]
Wayne Strachan Well for me, Christmas came early. The boys played their best hockey of the year last week—and it couldn’t have come at a better time against the league’s top two teams. It started last Tuesday night (Dec. 15) against Dryden when we jumped out to a two-goal lead […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—While it’s hoped wolves won’t become a common sight here in Fort Frances, if residents do see any of them in town this winter, they are encouraged to call the bylaw enforcement office to respond. As reported in last Thursday’s Daily Bulletin, Kaitlyn Drive resident Marla Knutsen […]
Dave Ogilvie Facing the loss of a home due to fire, and the prospect of rebuilding, can be a daunting task. Most people tend to feel a bit lost and overwhelmed by the myriad of decisions that must be made. This, however, was not the case for Pastor Conrad Dueck […]
