Steam is missing above the Abitibi-Consolidated kraft mill these days as it is shut down for three weeks for annual maintenance and repairs. The paper mill is still up-and-running but some Abitibi employees have taken their holidays while the kraft mill is closed from July 9-26. “We’re into our annual […]
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Tammy Bradely and her family have been very pleased with the weather they’ve been enjoying since arriving in town last Saturday. En route to Toronto from their home in Indian Head, Sask., the Bradelys having been spending their days out on the beach at Pither’s Point here. “I love the […]
The Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students will “go out on a limb” this Friday (July 13) by planting a tree here to promote student employment. And they’ve finally got their hands on the right kind of tree. “We got hold of a maple, after all,” said Christina Pochailo, […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board chose its new director of education during an in-camera session at Tuesday night’s special meeting here. “The board has completed the process and the chosen candidate’s name will be released in the near future,” said Education Director Carol-Lynne Oldale, who is leaving her position […]
Following a fundraising yard sale here last Saturday, it appears the Salvation Army youth group is almost halfway to going on a trip to Spirit Fest in Detroit Lakes, Mn. next week. “It went very well,” Heather Keeler, a local youth outreach worker, said yesterday of the yard sale. “We […]
Six Rainy River First Nation residents spent last Friday picketing at the reserve to demand the opportunity for more community involvement in council decisions. “We haven’t been getting any community meetings, we haven’t been getting any information and the council has been meeting in Fort Frances,” complained Agnes Saderwasser, one […]
The Fort Frances Public Library kicked off its annual “Reading Raffle” for students in grades seven to 12 by holding their first draw last week. “We had our draw on Friday,” said program creator Andrea Avis. “Our first-place winner was Robin Sieders, who got a CD certificate from Sight and […]
Steve Arpin continues to collect one modified feature victory after another at the Emo Raceway. And after six weeks, the bounty on his head has grown to close to $400. The pot is supplied by local businesses in an attempt to attract fan interest and inspire the other drivers. But […]
Tickets for “Quest for the Best” have been selling steadily, organizer Dawn Booth reported yesterday, but she stressed the July 25 event has not sold out yet. “They’re going very well but people seemed to think that we’re sold-out,” said Booth. “We’ve actually had people come in [to the Chamber […]
New signs saluting the Muskies’ latest all-Ontario hockey gold medal have been posed at both the east and west entrances of town. “They look pretty good,” Barney Maher, president of the Fort Frances Blueline Club, enthused yesterday, noting the club purchased the signs after the Muskies’ won gold in the […]
While it may not be until September, pet owners are welcome to start collecting pledges for the “Paws around the Park” dog walk and canine carnival organized by the local Friends of the Animals. “We’re very excited about the upcoming [event],” said Friends of the Animals chair Susan Cousineau. “It’ll […]
In an effort to get children involved in some fun activities this summer, the Fort Frances Museum is holding two events this month that are geared towards creativity and exploration. Museum curator, Pam Hawley said she’s looking forward to the lineup of events that are planned, beginning with the Rainy […]
