A report of what local residents can and cannot dispose of during “Pitch In Canada Week” (April 21-27) was sent back to committee for further discussion Monday night as some councillors felt the list was too restrictive. “I always thought, when Walter Horban had it, they would pick up just […]
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Council and town administration will start a major budget review to sustain continuity on an annual basis at its committee of the whole meeting Monday, which starts at 4 p.m. at the Civic Centre. CAO Bill Naturkach said Monday morning the review was called as a condition of council’s passing […]
The Borderland Thunder and Fort William First Nation Wolves (also known as the North Stars) matched each other shot for shot over the weekend, continuing a season-long trend that could culminate in the SIJHL final. The squads had been tied 31-31 in goals scored for their season series before trading […]
In a recent narcotics investigation here, it has come to the attention of the Fort Frances OPP that the use of illegal drugs, particularly marijuana, may pose serious health risks. Unconfirmed reports have indicated marijuana found in Rainy River District may have been laced with an unknown toxic substance, which […]
With first place already sewn up, the Borderland Thunder will use the final three games of the regular season to work on getting the most out of their home ice advantage. Coming off a 6-3 victory here Tuesday night against the Dryden Ice Dogs that clinched top spot in the […]
The importance of diversifying Northern Ontario’s economy will be front and centre during a half-day seminar next week in Kenora being hosted by local MP Robert Nault. The seminar, slated for Tuesday (March 11) from 1-5 p.m. at the Best Western Lakeside Inn, will address how the federal government can […]
Facing overcrowding at its current site, the future may see a new library built on the property where old Fort Frances High School now stands. At least, that was the consensus at a public meeting Thursday night which, despite the blustery weather, drew about 20 local residents, library staff, and […]
Residents are welcome to offer their input on the possible expansion of the Fort Frances Public Library at a meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. Chief librarian Margaret Sedgwick said Thursday morning the purpose of the meeting, which will be held upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum, is to communicate the […]
After about 14 years at its current location on the corner of Scott Street and Victoria Avenue, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. is moving down the street. Starting Monday, the RRFDC will operate out of 608 Scott St., the site of the former Northland Basics store (between North Air […]
Although the restricted access for visitors to the Continuing Care Unit at La Verendrye hospital here may not be lifted until after the weekend, the now-confirmed Norwalk virus afflicting some patients there appears to be under control. “Our numbers are decreasing,” Mary King, occupational health co-ordinator for Riverside Health Care […]
The top three teams in the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League held true to form last Thursday night as they sharpened their games in anticipation of the upcoming playoffs. The first-place Die Hards had a six-point night to increase their season total to 89.5. Gillons’, the nine-time defending league champs, […]
Less than five minutes came off the clock, but it took Jared Catholique-Bruyere years of hard work to gain his newfound title as the best young judoist in the country. The Couchiching resident won three-straight matches yesterday afternoon, each one quicker than the last, en route to the gold medal […]
