Town council approved a report Monday night recommending the town abandon the initiative for residential development of Sixth Street East, and authorized notification to abutting landowners that the proposal proceed no further. In the report from municipal planner Faye Flatt, she indicated an insufficient number of property owners showed an […]
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Droves of people flocked to the big tent over three nights last week during the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship to see the bands. This year’s numbers more than doubled last year’s night crowds, said FFCBC entertainment director Adam Armit. “In 2007, the numbers were way down, and we really […]
Moriah Rogoza and Kevin Empey have their summers cut out for them as they are dedicating their time to protecting the state of the area’s lakes and rivers. Through the Ministry of Natural Resources, these two summer students are working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to help stop […]
The second-annual Las Vegas Scramble golf tournament at Kitchen Creek rolled the dice Saturday—with eight teams coming out as the big winners. Some 20 teams of three competed for the top prize of four tickets to Las Vegas courtesy of International Travel Services, Taggs Source for Sports, and La Place […]
NDP leader Howard Hampton last week welcomed news the provincial and federal governments will be spending more than $6 billion on long-awaited infrastructure projects across Ontario, but wondered why it took so long for the agreement to be reached. “While New Democrats welcome today’s infrastructure announcement, municipalities across Ontario are […]
Icebox Radio Theater will continue its tradition of a summertime variety show at the band shell in Smoky Bear Park over in International Falls today (July 30) at 7 p.m. “Icebox Live 2008” will feature the music of local guitarist Sean Bahr, as well as several skits from the IBRT’s […]
The Borderland Racing Association is pleased to announce the WISSOTA Super Stocks are making a return to the Emo Speedway this Saturday (Aug. 2). They will finish the feature event that was cancelled due to rain back on July 19. Along with finishing their feature event, the WISSOTA Super Stocks […]
Town council turned down a financial request for sponsorship from the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres at its regular meeting Monday night. Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft explained the recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee was made on the basis that the town already helps out the team. “I think it […]
Dylan Ossachuk captured first place at “Kiddie Quest” last Tuesday night by singing Bon Jovi’s “You Want to Make a Memory,” accompanied by his own guitar stylings, in front of screaming fans under the big tent last at the Sorting Gap Marina.
Katie Urban attached one of the big folding books to the wall of the Fort Frances Museum in preparation for its newest exhibit about the area’s residential schools, which opens tomorrow (July 31).
After 18 years ministering in other areas of Rainy River District, Rev. Barb Miller soon will be heading the congregation at Knox United Church here.
Whitney Williamson, with her mom, Kim, left, was the first-place winner of the inaugural “Bass Baby Contest” organized by Beta Sigma Phi (Alpha Upsilon) in conjunction with last week’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. Alex Booth (with mom, Becky) took second place while third place went to Taylor Godin (with […]
