Jeff Wright tried to sink a long putt on the 11th hole during the Heron Landing’s Men’s Open Saturday morning. The annual tournament wrapped up Sunday with Andrew Easton finishing first overall, tallying a score of 174 over two-days. -Amanda Roy photo
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M-18A Dromader planes at Dryden Airport prepared to spray an insecticide to suppress a jack pine budworm infestation in Dryden area forests earlier this month. The Ministry o Natural Resources conducted aerial spraying during the first two weeks of June to suppress a jack pine budworm infestation in regional forests. […]
Daniel Nussbaumer smiled proudly as Miss Fun in the Sun contestant, Sydney Boustead, fastened a pin on his shirt, during the Fort Frances Community Living’s bowling party Sunday afternoon. All five FITS contestants, Rachel Dutton, Holly Strain, Danielle Payne, Paula Vangel, and First Princess Liz Black helped out with activities. […]
The death of some ash trees in town is not due to the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer, a common pest in some parts of the United States. “No. We’re watching for that,” noted Lincoln Rowlinson, forest health technician for the Ministry of Natural Resources. “We can’t really pinpoint […]
The Northwestern Health Unit has posted the Barwick Beach as “Unsafe for Swimming” due to high bacterial counts found during routine beach sampling. This beach will remain closed until satisfactory results are obtained.
Wildlife officials say an aggressive black bear that attacked a forestry worker near Thunder Bay this week has been caught and put down. Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer Russ Johnston said the 100-kilogram male bruin was discovered in a trap in a remote area. Johnston said it was most […]
Graduate Rosalie Loney, left, and Melissa Scott shook hands with Jack McMaster, Director of Education for the Rainy River District School Board, and other faculty members last night before receiving the gold clock award at the Fort Frances High School Commencement Exercises held last night. The graduating students paraded across […]
“Smokey the bear” and Shane Katona, Ministry of Natural Resources fire team member, greeted Ashton Brenna during the Daycare's family barbecue last night. The children and their families enjoyed hamburgers and hot-dogs in the sunshine while a little musical entertainment was provided by Jade Dittaro and Sarah Hebert. —Amanda Roy […]
Fort Frances High School student Carissa Copenace is in Ottawa today receiving a role model award from the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO). Copenace is a 16-year-old from Rainy River First Nation, and is an accomplished jingle dress dancer and the editor of the Fort High newspaper “The Fishtank.” In […]
The local man who chased a would-be thief and held him at gunpoint on his rural property has been cleared of wrongdoing. Two firearms-related charges against Guido Smilovic were dismissed Wednesday in provincial court. Smilovic, 77, was charged for an incident in May, after police received a 911 call from […]
Work has begun on the bio-mass boiler project at the corner of Portage Avenue and Nelson Street. The steel framework of the building is expected to get underway in September. This will be followed by an intense period of construction of the boiler with a projected completion date of October […]
After years of planning, fundraising, re-location, and construction, the Fort Frances Museum has finally opened its doors to the public once again. Residents gathered outside the Museum here last Thursday afternoon in celebration of the tourism site. Museum curator Pam Hawley said she was excited about the reaction the ceremoines […]
