The Sight & Sound Wolves staved off elimination in the Rainy River District Fastball League playoffs last night with a 6-3 road victory over Barwick. The Wolves played solid team defence behind starter Bob Andy and were the beneficiaries of some timely hitting in the win. “It was just a […]
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The Atikokan detachment of the Ontario Provincial police is currently investigating $100 bills that are in circulation in Atikokan. Police are encouraging the public to carefully examine $100 bills that come into their possession and pay attention for key security devices featured on a genuine bank note. A genuine bill […]
With the annual Terry Fox Run coming up Sunday, Sept. 17, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is putting out the call for participants to pick up pledge forms and start raising money for the fundraiser. Pledge forms for participants are available now at the Volunteer Bureau (in the old […]
Kelly Gooselin, left, eight, and her brother Quintin, six, played a game of chess yesterday afternoon as friend Taylor Clinker, nine, looked on at the Check Mate Chess Club at the Fort Frances Public Library. Next Thursday, the library will host the third-annual FFPL Chess Tournament with John Rutherford, “The […]
The hottest team in the playoffs squares off against the regular season’s best team tonight in Rainy River District Fastball League action. Barwick, the only undefeated team remaining in the postseason, will look to clinch the championship with a win at home. The Wolves meanwhile are simply looking to stay […]
Officers from the Fort Frances and Emo detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police were successful in seizing a large quantity of drugs during two separate incidents over the past week. On July 28, members of the Fort Frances OPP crime unit assisted by uniform officers and canine unit, executed a […]
A terror plot uncovered in Britain is being felt across North America today, including at Falls International Airport where security measures have been stepped up in response to the threat. “It takes a little bit longer to get through security,” said Jeff Herberg, general manager of the airport in International […]
Meet visiting artist Patricia Cummins tomorrow evening for a peek into the world of a professional artist and art educator. Patricia was selected as one of two Artists in Residence at Voyageurs National Park this year. Learn about her experiences interpreting the park landscape through oils and pastels. This “Special […]
Kids and their caregivers enjoyed an afternoon of games and adventure yesterday during “Dora the Explorer Day” at the Fort Frances Public Library. The children followed clues and used a map that took them both inside and outside the library. —Melanie Béchard photo
In recent years there has been the highest walleye abundance ever documented in Rainy Lake, Darryl McLeod, local area biologist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, informed those in attendance at the Rainy Lake Conservancy annual general meeting here Sunday. The data, which goes back to 1965, shows there […]
Preliminary data from an aerial spray for jackpine budworm post-assesment shows that the Ministry of Natural Resources was successful in slowing the population explosion of the insect. Although analysis is ongoing, data indicates the spray was able to acceptably protect the area affected by the insect. The spray of Bt […]
A public meeting has been set for Aug. 22 for the residents of Emo to discuss user fees, utility fees, and water usage in the township. The issues were mentioned during last Tuesday’s council meeting, with a suggestion to raise water dispenser fees at the municipal garage and limit the […]
