The upcoming World Health Organization’s conference on safe communities and instituting anti-smoking bylaws are two of the many items on the agenda when the Rainy River District Municipal Association meets Saturday at the Red Dog Inn here. “First, we’re going to give an overview of the conference,” said Doug Anderson, […]
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Firefighters on Friday afternoon still were combing through the scene of a fire that scorched a Scott Street business early this morning. The Fort Frances Fire Department responded to 608 Scott St. after Carpet and Tile Discounters was reported being ablaze around 4:30 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find the rear […]
With just over six weeks left in the regular season, the Superior International Junior Hockey League is on the verge of announcing the format for its inaugural playoffs. SIJHL president Jerry Blazino said Friday morning from Thunder Bay it was “all but official” that the post-season will involve the top […]
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs minister Brian Coburn was slated to be in town today to meet with district ag groups before being guest speaker at tonight’s fundraiser dinner for the Kenora-Rainy River Ontario Progressive Conservative riding association. The association is holding its annual general meeting from 4-5:30 p.m. at […]
A sign of commitment to Muskie football will be the main focus of a meeting Sunday evening of players, coaches, parents, and supporters. Head coach Bob Swing said he hopes the meeting—set for 7 p.m. at the Fort High cafeteria—will draw a strong turnout that will translate into more active […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team was blanked 4-0 by the Kelvin Clippers in their first game of the annual SJR tournament in Winnipeg last night. Kelvin grabbed a 1-0 lead after the first and extended it to 3-0 through two. John Zub took the loss for the Muskies despite stopping […]
The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development will provide $796,100 towards the initial costs of a $3.3-million, 18-hole golf course being built at Couchiching. “This is a dynamic new business partnership between Couchiching First Nation and the government of Canada,” said Indian Affairs minister and local MP Robert Nault […]
At this weekend’s Atom ‘A’ hockey tournament here, players will have to push and pull their goalies around. Then they’ll have to slide and jump against the clock. And if a winning team still isn’t decided after all that, a good old-fashioned shootout will be in order. Not exactly your […]
A chemical reaction at the Boise Cascade mill in International Falls ruptured a fibreglass tank and caused gas to escape into the plant Tuesday night. “We had some foreign material get into one of our weak solution hydrochloric acid tanks,” mill spokesman Bob Anderson said this morning. “[The] foreign material, […]
With the recent announcement the Northwestern Health Unit is raising its per capita levy by about two percent for 2002, the Town of Fort Frances is keeping a close eye on whether the services rendered for that money are justifiable, Mayor Glenn Witherspoon said this morning. “If it’s an essential […]
Doug Maki may be eligible for parole in 14 years but the family of slain teen Melani Sutton has vowed to fight to keep him behind bars down the road. “He’s still in the system and if we have the opportunity in the future to speak [in opposition of his […]
Municipalities west of Fort Frances are satisfied with their OPP service provided under 5.1 of the Police Services Act. Fort Frances OPP S/Sgt. Hugh Dennis, OPP reps from Orillia and regional headquarters in Thunder Bay, and retired Geraldton Mayor Michael Power met with municipal delegates for the annual consultation on […]
