A crew from Bay City Contractors Inc dug away at the 100 block of Scott Street yesterday evening as they continue a major sewer and water rehabilitation project that will run through the summer. Scott Street—from Mowat to Central—will be closed for repairs until mid-July, after which time they’ll start […]
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Dan McCormick, health services manager for the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, recommended to council the Memorial Sports Centre as the site for a new public access defribillator at last night’s meeting at the Civic Centre. The defribillator is one of five donated to the district by the […]
The members of “Pink Attitoode” paraded around the track at Pither's Point with their canoe and fishing rods in hand. The fifth annual “Relay for Life” here on Friday night, had teams start walking the track around 7:00 p.m. and they finished by 6:00 a.m. Saturday morning. The event raised […]
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
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. […]
No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region over the weekend, leaving just three blazes on the “active” list. Red Lake Fire #11 is burning in the remote northern sectors of Red Lake District. It is being observed through aerial reconnaissance, with the most recent patrol placing the fire […]
Chris Pronger of the Stanley Cup-winning Anaheim Ducks will be in his hometown of Dryden on Wednesday afternoon for a parade and ceremony. “The City of Dryden wanted to plan a big event to congratulate Chris and thank him for all he’s done in the community,” said Mike Ebbeling, the […]
The local Business Improvement Association is making two requests to the Town of Fort Frances—one to do with getting a break on electrical charges and another with changing BIA board membership—which council will receive at its regular meeting tonight. The first request is for an exemption from the monthly charges […]
A full slate of Fun in the Sun activities is planned for Canada Day, despite the fact it falls on a Sunday this year. The Br. #29 Legion Ladies Auxiliary will host their annual Canada Day pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. upstairs at the Legion. The cost is $5 for […]
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 […]
