A new yoga studio in International Falls will be offering two free classes each Thursday during the month of March. These classes will be offered at the Rainy Waters Yoga studio, located in Room 208 of the AB/Backus Complex at 900 5th St. The classes are designed to increase strength, […]
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FORT FRANCES—With local mill management slated to meet with Abitibi-Consolidated’s board of directors Tuesday for funding approval of the proposed $84.3-million bio-mass boiler project, council on Friday approved applications to amend the town’s official plan and a zoning bylaw to permit such a facility to be built. “I’m glad to […]
FORT FRANCES—Council voted in favour Friday of the Town of Fort Frances donating $26,000 over the next four years to the “Just Imagine” campaign. Mayor Roy Avis brought the motion forward at a special noon-hour council meeting, noting he recently had gotten a call from “Just Imagine” campaign chair Deane […]
Sisters Ann and Rachel Jean were all ready to hit the Rocky Inlet trails Saturday morning during the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s family fun day. About two dozen parents and children came out to cross-country ski, then afterwards warmed themselves up by having hot chocolate, chili, and hotdogs in […]
FORT FRANCES—The going is about to get a lot tougher for the Muskie curling program. After a pair of dominating performances at the NorWOSSA playoffs late last month in Kenora, Fort High’s boys’ and girls’ rinks both are set to compete at the NWOSSAA showdown beginning Monday at the Fort […]
FORT FRANCES—While their primary duty is to put out fires, being a volunteer firefighter is about more than battling blazes. That’s the message Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong is trying to get out as the town calls for more volunteer firefighters to apply to the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service. […]
The Town of Fort Frances has joined cities and townships across Ontario in proclaiming March as “Red Cross Month.” The Red Cross serves more than 700 residents in the Fort Frances area with the help of more than 25 volunteers. March is a chance to celebrate our work at home […]
Shana Hansson, left, district branch manager with the Canadian Red Cross Society, and Mayor Roy Avis got ready to hoist the Red Cross flag yesterday outside the Civic Centre and officially declare March as “Red Cross Month” in the Town of Fort Frances. —Duane Hicks photo
FORT FRANCES—District leaders and business people planning to attend “Community Summit II” have until Friday (March 2) to register. Following up on the inaugural community summit held here back in January, 2005, this second one is slated for this coming Tuesday (March 6) at La Place Rendez-Vous—with the focus again […]
The International Joint Commission has issued a supplementary order for emergency regulation of the level of Rainy Lake and other boundary waters in the Rainy Lake watershed, effective Feb. 27, in light of the severe drought conditions that have persisted for the past eight months and which may continue this […]
Jayne Wyder, second from right, of Jayne’s TLC celebrated her 25th anniversary this morning with an open house. Celebrating with her are her staff, from left, April Davis, Cory Shypit, Krissy Myers, and Shari Humphrey. Jayne’s TLC will be offering specials on products and services throughout March to mark the […]
FORT FRANCES—The local Business Improvement Association will look into the possibility of buying and developing a downtown lot for parking and community events. The proposal was brought forth by members of the downtown core committee at the BIA’s annual general meeting last Thursday at La Flambée. Committee member Alan Tibbetts […]
