Heather Latter Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is aware of concerns locally—from both parents and child-care providers—about Bill 143 (the Child Care Modernization Act), which currently is in second reading. “I’m listening to a lot of parents,” noted Campbell. “But I’m also hearing from child-care providers from Kenora-Rainy River, and […]
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Staff Some people have a song in them just waiting to get out? Well, wait no more. The “Friends of the Fort Frances Museum,” along with local musicians Shannon Darby and Kenneth Kellar, will host a youth song-writing workshop on Saturday, May 10. They’re looking for individuals aged 13 and […]
Staff Local voters will once again be able to vote by mail in this fall’s municipal election. Council passed a bylaw Monday evening which will provide for the vote-by-mail system to used in the Oct. 27 election. In a written report received by council, town clerk Glenn Treftlin noted that […]
Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis is positive that the town’s new brand, Fort Frances Boundless, marks the start of a new era for the community. “The identity we adopt today is not just a new logo; it is the promise of a renewed spirit in our community,” Mayor Avis said […]
We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Doreen Nixon (nee Hodge), of Armstrong B.C., on Monday, April 7, 2014 at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Mrs. Nixon was born Nov. 25, 1927 in Emo, Ont. She is predeceased by her father and mother, Hughbert and Louise Hodge of […]
In loving memory of Merle Josephine Lind (nee Godin), who passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at Health Sciences North at the age of 93. Beloved wife of Eugene Lind, who predeceased her in 1972; loving mother of Barry Lind (Sandra) and Marilyn Dale (Gary); and cherished grandmother of Garett […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Bernice Winnifred Sophia Jerry (nee Scott), who passed away peacefully in her sleep at Dawson Court Home for the Aged on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the age of 75. Bernice was born Feb. 19 1939 in Dobie […]
The family of Janell Ashley Morrisseau, of Couchiching First Nation, would like to announce her unexpected passing in Regina, SK on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Janell was born on December 10, 1982 in Fort Frances. She attended Fort Frances High School, graduating from Seven Generations Secondary School. She was undecided […]
It’s apt that the new brand logo for “Fort Frances Boundless” can be interpreted as a phoenix, as it indicates the community’s energy to rise again from the ashes and flourish—after all, it’s something the community has done since the first trading fort was established at the mouth of Rainy […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances has adopted a new brand which knows no limits. “Fort Frances Boundless” is not just a logo and slogan but a state of mind to strengthen the town’s position as industrial capital of Northwestern Ontario, explained Chris Fields, senior brand strategist with Twist […]
Heather Latter Though her commute to work on Monday was comparable to when she was living in Southern Ontario, Dr. Kit Young-Hoon is pleased that generally she will only be travelling about 10 minutes to her new position as the Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit (NHU). […]
Joey Payeur The Fort Frances Lakers have been pretty good road warriors all season long. If they want to make it to the Dudley-Hewitt Cup, they will have to continue that trend for at least one more game. The Lakers lost home-ice advantage in the SIJHL’s best-of-seven Bill Salonen Cup […]
