FORT FRANCES—Most of the time, being stopped by an OPP officer is not something people look forward to. But for kids riding their bikes in Fort Frances this summer, it could mean free ice cream as long as they are wearing their helmets. The OPP, along with the Rainy River […]
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Now that the flowers for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s “Project Petunia” have been out for more than a month, potential sponsors clearly can see how much they help brighten up the town. That’s the message the Chamber is sending out as it continues to look for more donors […]
FORT FRANCES—When I was a kid, frogs leapt aplenty in the backyard. Living along a water source may have had something to do with that, as might have the name—Frog Creek. But the ecosystem along that winding body of water isn’t home to near the numbers of little leapers that […]
FORT FRANCES—Organizers of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship have introduced several new rules for this year’s tournament, which is being held next Thursday to Saturday (July 27-29). The most noteworthy of the changes involves the introduction of some new boater safety rules. Ray Armit, the FFCBC’s director of tournament […]
FORT FRANCES—Abitibi-Consolidated is applying to the Ontario Energy Board to split off its hydro-electric generation assets into a subsidiary. But the company isn’t revealing yet whether this potentially will impact the dam at the mill in Fort Frances. “We are transferring some our of our hydro assets to another Abitibi-Consolidated […]
After 17 years running, the annual Kitchen Creek Senior Open last Wednesday proved as popular as ever, bringing out 102 golfers despite soaring temperatures. Dennis “Poncho” Krantz from International Falls was the overall winner with a gross score of 73. The 64-year-old has been playing in the tournament for years, […]
After an in-camera session of Alberton council last Wednesday night, it was announced that roads superintendent Larry George, along with his company, Wayne George Grading Ltd., had submitted a letter of resignation. “It’s basically time constraints,” George explained Thursday afternoon, noting his company has been working in the Quetico area […]
FORT FRANCES—The Township of Alberton no longer is just an unidentified piece of land on the outskirts of Fort Frances. The municipality now is properly marked at either end with a blue highway sign, just like most other communities in Rainy River District. “I’ve been pushing for that for about […]
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is recruiting volunteers in the Fort Frances area. The CNIB is a nation-wide, community-based registered charity committed to research, public education, and the vision health of all Canadians. It provides the services and support necessary to enjoy a good quality of life while […]
Join park ranger Beth Adamek this Friday (July 21) to learn about adaptations, behaviour, and the habitats of moose. Also, discover the historical role and importance of moose to Minnesota and Voyageurs National Park. This “Special Speakers” program will be held at the Woodenfrog State Forest Campground refectory (near Kabetogama, […]
The Fort Frances Museum continues connecting with community with this week’s heritage tour—exploring the west end of the town to discover where the fort and falls are. As part of moving beyond its walls, the Fort Frances Museum is presenting a summer of heritage tours and activities throughout the town […]
The post office in Fort Frances is looking for any local artists interested in creating a unique design to be used as a cancellation stamp. Local postmaster Anthony Smaha noted many towns have a unique design they use to cancel postage which comes through their office. He said the design […]
