There were five new fires in the region yesterday, including one each in the Dryden and Red Lake districts and three in Thunder Bay District, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire management program reported this morning. Although some of the fires proved challenging, burning in storm-damaged timber and showing some […]
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FORT FRANCES—The Fort Frances Fire Department responded to a report of a garage fire on the 300 block of Fourth Street West on Thursday evening. Seventeen firefighters arrived on the scene just before 6:50 p.m. to find the blaze well underway, but got it under control less than five minutes […]
The Sight & Sound Wolves had to work hard for every run in their 3-1 victory against a very game Barwick squad last night at VanJura here. The Wolves (12-2) took advantage of some timely hitting, and another strong pitching performance by Bob Andy (7-2), to win their seventh-straight game […]
A group of nature enthusiasts checked out some of the flora and fauna in the wetland along the first stage of the Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail, which officially opened yesterday evening. The trail, located at the west end of Whitmore Road in Alberton, is a project of the Rainy River […]
Youngsters aged 10-14 who want to take part in this year’s Kid-Pro fishing tournament must register tomorrow (July 7) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Confederation College here. Event co-organizer Diane Maxey said tomorrow’s registration day is firm because the draw for the 25-30 spots up for grabs this […]
FORT FRANCES—Local residents have come to recognize the big tent with white and yellow stripes at the Sorting Gap Marina each July as a sure-fire sign that the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is underway. But while it may look this year to be the same tent as the one […]
The Rainy River District Fastball League features several interesting matchups tonight—the outcomes of which could have a big impact on the standings. The first-place Sight & Sound Wolves (11-2) are at home to face Barwick (8-5), who currently occupy third place in the standings. First pitch is scheduled for 8 […]
Abby McLeod, left, and Heidi Putzer, both six, showed off the masks they designed themselves during “Wacky Wednesday” yesterday at the Fort Frances Public Library. The library kicked off its summer programming this week, which includes a weekly chess club, story corner, toddler time, and “Mixed Up Mondays.” Some programs […]
As a result of recent changes to provincial funding for education, the Northwest Catholic District School Board will face a shortfall for the coming school year—and likely much larger than the $1-million deficit the Rainy River District School Board has to deal with. “It’s a little bit disheartening for us,” […]
Attracting more than 30 racers from across Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba, the first race day at the Tamrack International Motocross track on Sunday was a success. “It went like clockwork,” enthused Mike Scheibler, owner of the track located north of Emo. “I knew it would do well, but what surprised […]
Of the 12,715 runners who took part in the Manitoba Marathon two weekends ago, it is extremely unlikely that anyone had a more remarkable run than Fort Frances resident Lorne Ricard. Ricard’s performance that weekend can only be described as amazing. His time of 3:03:29 in the full marathon, a […]
What is the primary heating system in your house? What type of water heater do you have? What type of air conditioning do you have and how old is it? These are just a few of the questions the Fort Frances Power Corp. wants its customers to answer during a […]
