Staff With black bears probably going to go into hibernation by the end of the month or so, reports of bruin activity have been picking up a little in Fort Frances. Local bylaw enforcement/animal control officer Arlene Byrnes said this morning 28 nuisance bears have been reported since June, including […]
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Staff With the local chapters of Beta Sigma Phi no longer providing ushering services at the Townshend Theatre, a group of volunteers is coming together to fill the void. “We have about 25 names, which is a pretty good start,” noted Marlene McQuarrie, who is heading the group. She said […]
the OPP Around 7:45 a.m. yesterday, Rainy River District OPP, Fort Frances Ambulance, and Fort Frances Fire Department responded to a fatal industrial accident involving a grader at Kilometre 38 on the Turtle River Road. The victim was identified as Larry Mann, 63, of Emo, Ont. A post-mortem examination was […]
Staff Aiming to make its facilities even more energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly, the Rainy River District School Board is looking to approve Phase II of its Energy and Renewal Project at tonight’s monthly meeting, which is slated for 7 p.m. at Rainy River High School. The motion will see $2,557,822 spread […]
the OPP The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded its investigation into last week’s fatal fire at 23 Palmcrest Dr. in Fort Frances and ruled it as “not suspicious.” Furthermore, a post-mortem examination completed at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre determined that Aldon Morphet, 64, died as a […]
Heather Latter Fort High students visited with a representative from Sudbury’s Laurentian University yesterday afternoon during a stop from Ontario’s 21 universities. Students were able to collect information on the schools and ask any questions they had. Representatives from 10 of the province’s colleges visited there on Friday.
Duane Hicks Crews using a crane were off to a good start putting up the steel at the site of the new Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre yesterday. Work is progressing quickly, and it’s possible much of the frame will be erected by the end of the week.
Duane Hicks A crew using a crane assembled the refurbished lookout tower yesterday on the riverfront. The tower now boasts a sturdy stairway as well as an observation deck that residents and tourists alike will be able to use next spring. There also is landscaping work going on right now.
Duane Hicks The call is out for nominations for the town’s 22nd-annual “Citizen of the Year” award. Anyone who has taken on charitable fundraising, organized community events, or just lent a helping hand is eligible to receive the award if they are nominated by a fellow resident by Friday, Oct. […]
Staff He’s brought songs about the old west to life for decades, and now Juno Award-winning musician Gary Fjellgaard is returning to Fort Frances to share his music this Thursday (Oct. 8). With the show slated for 7:30 p.m. at the Little Beaver Snow Park lodge, Fjellgaard will be joined […]
Staff The local Salvation Army is opening its doors to the public this Friday (Oct. 9) from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for a community Thanksgiving lunch. Because space is limited at the Citadel, it will be a “first-come, first-served” gathering. While the meal is free, goodwill offerings are welcome to help […]
Peggy Revell Chris McKinnon started to show the strain as he, Jon Evans (foreground), and Dale Fortes gave it their all during the ever-popular “stein-holding” contest at the annual “Oktoberfest” fundraiser hosted by the Riverside Foundation for Health Care on Saturday night at the Memorial Sports Centre. Despite the best […]
