FORT FRANCES—After having approved an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and corresponding zoning amendment back on March 1 for property to be used for a bio-mass boiler at the local mill, town council got an update Monday night about what still must be done before the province gives its final approval. […]
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FORT FRANCES—Foster parenting and adoption are two parenting options that often are misunderstood by the general public. As such, Family and Children’s Services of the District of Rainy River is hosting an information night next Wednesday (April 18) in an effort to dispel the myths and inform people how they […]
FORT FRANCES—Upon a recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee, town council approved a one-time donation of $1,000 towards a new bursary being established in honour of former councillor Struchan Gilson at its regular meeting Monday night. “Thank you for the generous donation,” said Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft, who proposed […]
The annual Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts opened on Monday, April 9 with the Vocal portion. Here are the results: •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Introductory Grade—1. Lemuel Carradice; •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 2—1. Kassidy Fryer 2. Isaac Firth; •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 3—1. Taylor Shouldice […]
Zander Chalupsky attempted a breakaway against goaltender Lane Skallman during tryouts for the Junior Thunder ‘AAA’ team yesterday at the Ice for Kids Arena.—Alex Cruickshank photo
The Emo Centennial Choir, under the direction of Renée Martin-Brown, sang two selections yesterday evening at Knox United Church in Fort Frances during the first day of the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts. The festival continues until the end of next week with district residents competing in […]
Wanda Botsford, representing Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff, was escorted by Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 Sgt.-at-Arms Bob Bolland as she approached the cenotaph yesterday to lay a wreath during the local celebration of the 90th anniversary of Vimy Ridge. About 150 people attended the ceremony, which was followed […]
Courtney Anderson, five, cuddled up with a bunny at the annual Easter Market at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Lowey’s Greenhouse brought in an assortment of Easter lilies, mums, hydrangeas, and azaleas, as well as the two bunnies for the children to pet. The market, which ran Thursday […]
Mark Kowalchuk, left, chair of the “Building for the Future” campaign, and chief librarian Margaret Sedgwick, right, graciously received a generous pledge of $5,000—$1,000 over five years—from local resident Deloris Camirand, centre, during the launch of the new library campaign last month. The public is reminded that they can make […]
Skylar Big George was all smiles after getting a bag of treats from the Easter Bunny during a visit to the Fort Frances Day Care on Thursday afternoon. —Duane Hicks photo
The younger members of the Steve Tucker Family band sang a few gospel songs for the crowd gathered at the Rendez-Vous for the Kiwanis Good Friday breakfast. The ever-popular event, which saw about 250 people come out for a delicious breakfast buffet, also featured guest speaker Pastor Jeff Plett of […]
Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft will be asking Fort Frances town council this evening to contribute to the new bursary fund being established in honour of the late Struchan Gilson, a former councillor and well-known teacher and coach. Coun. Wiedenhoeft said this morning that since his letter to the editor ran in […]
