Duane Hicks Les Winter, of Miller Environmental Corp. from Winnipeg, poured some motor oil into a drum during the annual Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Day on Saturday morning at the Public Works building here. The event once again proved popular as 249 vehicles dropped off loads of paint, oil, […]
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Duane Hicks Participants took off from the starting point at the Sorting Gap Marina during yesterday afternoon’s Terry Fox Run here. Despite the brisk weather, 62 people of all ages–as well as some pets–came out to support Fox’s legacy while raising funds for cancer research.
Duane Hicks Quality Builders got underway with the much-needed roof replacement on the Fort Frances Museum this morning as part of fall renovations there. Future work, which has been tendered separately, will include installation of a ramp and a fully-accessible public bathroom. The entire project is being funded by the […]
Duane Hicks Little Miss Higgins served up a heaping helping of old-time country blues, sprinkled with a little jazz, to a small but enthusiastic crowd yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre to kick off the “Rainy Lake 150” concert series. The show was supposed to be held downtown but was […]
Submitted Teacher Robert Guertin and his Grade 12 manufacturing class showed off the six new MIG welders Fort Frances High School was able to purchase with funding from the Canadian Welding Association Foundation.
Duane Hicks Looking for a hobby now that autumn is just around the corner? Why not try knitting? Kim Erickson deftly worked her needles yesterday during a gathering of the “Fireside Yarn Club” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The group meets there every Wednesday from 6-7:45. p.m., […]
Duane Hicks A bird’s-eye view of the front portion of the new Rainy Lake Square taken late last week shows the project on the 200 block of Scott Street is progressing quickly. Work is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, allowing for a grand opening to take place on […]
Nicholas Donaldson George Oltsher drove his 1927 Whippet (above) while the Stratton Post Office displayed a historical set-up (below) during the “Ontario 150” parade held there Saturday. Other events included a vendor-blendor, children’s activities, a fastball game, and a mini tug-of-war tournament to celebrate the milestone. The day culminated with […]
Duane Hicks Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit, urged council to update the town’s Municipal Alcohol Policy during its regular meeting Monday night.
Submitted Sandra Brunetta, right, chatted with Fort Frances Museum curator Sherry George, left, and museum volunteer Maxine Hayes about how best to start gathering older residents’ recollections of growing up here during a meeting last Wednesday.
Nicholas Donaldson Work continues on the bridge leading into the east end of Emo as one of a few construction projects taking place along Highway 11/71 across the district. Reduced speeds and single-lane traffic are a result of the culvert replacement being done between the Emo Inn and Cloverleaf.
Nicholas Donaldson Organizers and volunteers at “Layin’ Pipe in the Fight” posed in front of the drainage plow in their matching pink T-shirts during Saturday’s event just west of Pinewood. The fundraiser–featuring a barbecue, penny table, and laying specially-made pink drainage tile-raised $19,350 for breast cancer research.
