Both Muskie curling rinks remained in the hunt for a trip to the all-Ontarios after this morning’s draw at the NWOSSAA playdowns at the Fort William Curling Club. The boys’ rink—featuring skip David Kaun, third Mike Badiuk, second Travis Showalter, and lead Sean Murray—were tied for first place with Westgate […]
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The Ontario Energy Board yesterday granted Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada’s request to amend its electricity generation licence by changing its qualification from “owner and operator” of eight hydroelectric generating stations in the vicinities of Kenora, Fort Frances, and Iroquois Falls to “operator” only. By way of a commercial transaction, Abitibi […]
The Rainy River District School Board will recognize both Donald Young School and the school in Nestor Falls for their nutrition programs at its regular monthly meeting tonight in Emo. The philosophy behind the programs is that well-nourished students will have better concentration, and will better retain and apply information. […]
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, […]
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 […]
The future of the Fort Frances Clinic will be discussed at a public meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. In an interview late Friday, Mayor Roy Avis said he strongly encourages the public to attend the meeting or watch it at home on Shaw Cable (Channel 10). […]
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 […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team can cross another item off the list of goals they set for themselves prior to the season. The black-and-gold won 3-2 in a double overtime marathon against the host Dryden Eagles yesterday to sweep the best-of-three NorWOSSA final and earn a trip to the all-Ontarios […]
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 […]
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—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. […]
