Canadian Arrow Mines Ltd. currently is exploring nickel sulphide deposits just east of Sioux Narrows—and is looking to re-open a mine that’s been there since the 1950s. The company held an information session at La Place Rendez-Vous in Fort Frances last Tuesday evening as part of a tour in the […]
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After 12 years as head of the Ontario NDP, Howard Hampton announced Saturday that he won’t be seeking re-election as leader at the party’s next convention, scheduled for March in Hamilton. He will continue to serve as leader until then—and said will run again for MPP for Kenora-Rainy River. “I’m […]
Tara Yerxa proudly held up her Jonathan Cheechoo jersey at the Seven Generations Education Institute’s graduation ceremony last week after she was awarded it alongside recognition for holding the highest GPA in her graduating class. See story on A .
The slow work to take apart a dock behind La Place Rendez-Vous was underway Friday after it fell victim to the high waters on Rainy Lake that were whipped up by strong winds the previous night.
Pat Loshaw (far left), Kerry Hyatt, and Clayton Teeple were among a dozen volunteers who were busy Monday evening dismantling buildings and clearing away debris in preparation for construction of the proposed abattoir in Emo later this summer. Donated time and equipment counts towards in-kind contibutions to the local component […]
Callahan Wiedenhoeft and Olivia Andrushuk were all smiles during a pirate party that was held in their Grade 1 class by their teacher, Jeremiah McCart, with the help of John Cousineau. The party was a celebration to mark the accomplishment of completing the reading incentive activity, “Discover the Treasures of […]
As if traffic congestion isn’t bad enough in Fort Frances, Second Street East had to be blocked off between Portage Avenue and Victoria Avenue for a good part of yesterday when the street gave way in two spots. It took crews until well after dark to repair the damage.
The Restricted Fire Zone previously imposed in the Lake Despair area of the Fort Frances District was lifted at 12:01 a.m. today Campfires for cooking and warmth are allowed now that the restriction has been lifted. However, some municipalities may impose restrictions on burning. The Ministry of Natural Resources appreciated […]
How does a skeet shooter ever miss? After all, there are about 500 little pellets fired in a swarm 30 inches wide. But shooters do miss often and a perfect score of 25 is hard to reach, proving the difficulty of the sport. The scores from last Tuesday night’s skeet […]
Nancy Gillon presented crests to those students who have made the honour roll three times during Fort Frances High School’s annual recognition assembly for academic achievement yesterday at the Townshend Theatre.
With the local “Relay for Life” less than two weeks away, organizer John Rafferty is reminding local residents that luminaries are available to purchase. “I think last year we had close to 1,000 luminaries lining the track and it was quite lovely,” he noted. “So we’re hoping again that people […]
Dolores Medicine chipped from just off the green Friday during the 10th-annual Seven Generations golf tournament at Heron Landing on Couchiching. Due to rain thwarting a playoff, Greg Ward and his team of Jeff Ogden, Brad Gushulak, and Jorma Johnson ended up tied with Tom Copenace, Norm Copenace, Thomas Copenace […]
