It has been months since the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir board has seen progress on the establishment of a facility in the area. But it’s not at a stand-still. The board accepted a proposal last week from Sunrise Meat and Sausage in Barwick, owned by Paul and Susan Peters, […]
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All Hydro One customers west of Fort Frances, up to and including the Town of Rainy River, can expect a planned power interruption this Sunday (April 29). The power interruption will start at 11 a.m., with power being restored by 4 p.m., Hydro One reported yesterday afternoon. This will affect […]
There’s nothing like learning from someone who’s “been there” and “done that.” Grade 7/8 students in Mine Centre, Atikokan, and from J. W. Walker School here heard from two men on Friday—including one who used to be a drug user and a drug dealer. Don Young, program manager with Superior […]
The Ontario government is helping improve seasonal winter roads in Ontario’s Far North by investing $20,000 in a regional planning forum, Northern Development and Mines Minister Rick Bartolucci announced yesterday. “This forum will address issues related to the effective planning and design of winter roads linking our most remote and […]
The Memorial Sports Centre will be a hub of activity this Friday and Saturday (April 27-28) when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual home and leisure show gets underway. “Everything’s coming together and falling into place,” said Chamber office manager Dawn Booth. “There’s lots things on the go this […]
The local Kiwanis Club once again was successful raising money to help district children with its 29th-annual TV auction on Saturday. Kiwanian Shanda DeGagne-Begin, chairperson of the TV auction committee, said Monday that while the numbers still were being added up and expenses factored in, the club will end up […]
While many local residents no doubt watch The Weather Network each morning to see what Mother Nature holds in store for the day ahead, Fort Frances will help it gather district storm data down the road. Community Services manager George Bell informed council Monday night that The Weather Network has […]
The Salvation Army is asking local residents to remember those in need and lend a hand this spring—either with their time or their donations. “The ‘Red Shield’ campaign is just around the corner, and first of all we want to say thank you to the community for their support in […]
Local rhythmic gymnasts Katie Pearce and Chanelle Matthews competed at a meet in Winnipeg over the weekend and were pleased with their performances. “I was quite impressed with how they did,” Fort Frances Gymnastic Academy coach Mirela Bica noted Monday. “They listened to everything I said and that makes you […]
Begun in the early 1990s, the Fort Frances Youth Soccer program has seen a steady increase in participation over the years. This year, for the first time, numbers have climbed above 700. “It’s great news and we’re very happy the program has been so well accepted by local parents and […]
The Muskie senior boys’ doubles team of Jamie Jensen and Tim Desjardins, who had gone undefeated to win NorWOSSA gold, met their toughest competition last Wednesday at the NWOSSAA badminton showdown in Atikokan. Although playing against more polished teams, the pair managed to keep their winning streak intact for the […]
The warm spring rains and greening grass signal the start of another Muskie soccer season. The girls’ program, headed by second-year coaches Laura and Adam Craig, is looking for bigger and better things this season. “We have set very high expectations for this year,” said Laura Craig. “Compared to last […]
