Press Release Ontario is helping families across the province manage the cost of their monthly electricity bills. In anticipation of the warm spring and summer months, the province would like to remind Ontarians that simple choices about their energy use can have a direct impact on monthly costs and the […]
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Dave Ogilvie The Emo Public Library will be holding an official opening of its new accessible addition on Friday, April 20 at 1 p.m. in conjunction with Spring Fever Days. A representative from the Trillium Foundation, as well as local dignitaries, will be on hand for the grand opening. Refreshments […]
Press Release Residents of communities in Northern Ontario have been very outspoken in recent days at the joint decision by the Ontario government and Ontario Northland Transportation Commission to dissolve the services of the financially-strapped carrier, and what this will mean for the communities that have relied on its services […]
Press Release A group of Grade 10 students from Fort Frances High School participated in the Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) program held at La Verendrye Hospital on March 30. This program consists of a one-day workshop in which students experience the hardships and difficulties of being […]
the Stratton Centennial Cmte The Stratton Centennial Committee is a non-profit, volunteer organization. Our goal was to document the heritage of the Municipality of Morley to preserve historical and family records for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations. The content of the history book has surpassed our […]
Robin McCormick The annual Spring Fever Days takes place in Emo on April 20-21. Along with the many activities that take place during this poplar event, the Emo Legion hosts its annual “Crafts Galore.” Tables can be rented for $10 a day, with donations appreciated from members and non-members. Soup […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances has been recognized for its water safety programs, placing 10th in the Lifesaving Society’s M.G. Griffiths Cup. The Cup is awarded to the Ontario municipality with the largest life-saving program in a community with a population under 10,000. At Monday night’s council meeting, […]
Lori Cress The Barwick T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group met at the Barwick Community Church on March 26 to install the new slate of officers and to recognize the achievements for 2011. The newly-elected officers included Laurie Anderson (weight recorder) Maxine Irvine (assistant weight recorder), Cynthia […]
Press Release The Canadian Diabetes Association will be celebrating the 90th anniversary of insulin during its 2012 Diabetes Expo, which will make a stop in Fort Frances on Wednesday, April 18 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Adventure Inn ballroom. The discovery of insulin has been hailed as the most significant […]
Duane Hicks Local OPP Community Services Officer Cst. Anne McCoy will be part of a team of 50-60 members participating in the Winnipeg Police half-marathon run on Sunday, May 6. Cst. McCoy will be part of the team known as “OPP–Cruising For a Cure,” which consists of OPP officers and […]
Press Release Application deadline is May 7 Ontario students, who hope to find a summer job they love, will have a chance to be their own boss this summer thanks to the Summer Company program. Summer Company is a unique program which assists young entrepreneurs with starting and running their […]
Lucas Punkari It was nearly a month ago that local conservationist Henry Miller found out he had received the Ontario Eastern Bluebird Society’s annual conservation award, but the honour still has him feeling humbled. “I was pretty surprised that I got the award as I didn’t even know such an […]
