Three new fires were reported in the West Fire Region by 5 p.m. yesterday. Fort Frances Fire #18, Fort Frances Fire #19, and Nipigon Fire #14 all were 0.1-hectare blazes that were responded to by firefighters. The weather forecast is calling for sunny and dry conditions across the region, which […]
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The town will conduct a review of its commercial and industrial properties for sale after council passed a motion introduced by Coun. Paul Ryan at last night’s regular meeting. “Recent events dictate that the present prices of some of the lots for sale are in conflict,” noted Coun. Ryan. “Since […]
“Faber Drive” kept its word and played an exclusive acoustic set for Nikki, Chris, and Callahan Wiedenhoeft, along with their friends, on Friday evening after they won the draw which took place after Thursday night’s main concert at the Townshend Theatre. Everyone had a great time as they got to […]
At the Rainy Lake Conservancy’s annual general meeting yesterday at La Place Rendez-Vous here, Judy Hamel (left) and Gila Challis looked over a newly-produced map from the Heart of the Continent Partnership that marks out the numerous conservation areas in the border lakes region for both Northwestern Ontario and Minnesota.
Prospective Fort Frances Jr. Sabres battled hard over two days of heated scrimmages at the Ice for Kids Arena during the team’s annual rookie camp this past weekend. Sixteen players made the cut and were asked to attend the Sabres’ main training camp, which gets underway Aug. 21.
Under a beautiful, late-afternoon sky, with shadows splashing across the green and a contingent of spectators standing on the clubhouse deck overlooking the 18th green, Taylor Jorgenson tapped in for par to cap a four-shot victory at the annual Kitchen Creek Classic yesterday. The 17-year-old shot a one-over 73 to […]
Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce president Christine Denby and first vice-president Cathy Emes will appear before council tonight to ask to improve lines of communication with the town. Council received a letter from the Chamber regarding this matter at its July 14 meeting, but requested Chamber representatives make an appearance […]
With the forecast calling for sunny and dry conditions across the West Fire Region, the fire hazard is expected to rise this week. As such, the Ministry of Natural Resources is encouraging the public to use caution with all outdoor fires. The most recent fire in the region was Fort […]
Information on “Aural Art with Internet Technologies,” a new mass media course being offered at Rainy River Community College in International Falls this fall, will be available via a free hotline today through Wednesday (Aug. 11-13) from 8-9:30 p.m. by calling 1-218-285-2215. Course instructor Jeffrey Adams will be manning the […]
Faber belted out a rockin’ melody to screaming fans during last night’s “Faber Drive” concert at the Townshend Theatre, which was an encore performance for new and returning fans. Afterwards, a contest was open to those who attended to win a performance by the band in the privacy of their […]
Fort Frances bylaw officers say black bears haven’t moved into town yet, and are hoping it’s the first sign of a slow bear season this year. “We’ve seen a limited amount of bear activity so far, and I hate to even say that because the season’s still early,” said town […]
Sunset Country’s highways will be filled with motorcyclists Sept. 6 for the local Alzheimer Society’s sixth-annual “Ride for Memories.” Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of the Kenora-Rainy River District, said plans are coming together for the increasingly popular fundraiser, which this year will see riders converge in […]
