Staff The public is invited to make a splash on Easter Monday with a free public swim. It is being sponsored by the Women’s Health Symposium committee, and will take place from 1-3 p.m. on April 25 at the Memorial Sports Centre pool. “There’s no charge at all,” said committee […]
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Press Release 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 that assists young entrepreneurs, aged 15-29, with starting and running their own eight- to […]
S.A.L.T Last week, the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) raised the issue of elder abuse. Clearly, the effects of physical abuse can be noticeable and repaired. More insidious, though, are the effects of psychological and/or emotional abuse, which can have long-term effects on the health of the victims. Emotional […]
the NHU Children’s smiles are being affected by drinking liquid sugar, which can come in the form of pop, sports drinks, and beverages with added sugar. These choices of sugar-laden beverages are some of the culprits of increased levels of decay in area children. With tooth decay being the most […]
Staff Those wanting to attend the 29th-annual Fort Frances Ducks Unlimited banquet coming up May 6 had better get their tickets soon as they are selling quickly. There are 180 tickets available, with those who purchase their tickets before April 22 entered into the early-bird draw for a Labrador dinner […]
Viv O’Donnell “Great Expectations for 2011” is the theme the Fort Frances Horticultural Society chose for this year, president Nadia Felix announced March 28 as she opened the first regular meeting of the new year. First, members heard a review of last year’s exciting and rewarding year. It saw the […]
the MNR Two Nipigon-area residents have been fined $3,050 for fishing and boating-related offences. Marc Paquette was fined $900 for possessing six walleye over the legal limit, $500 for obstructing conservation officers, $200 for operating a small vessel after sundown without navigation lights, and $200 for not having a buoyant […]
Lucas Punkari After leading the local U12 boys’ and girls’ district soccer teams for the last three seasons, Sarah Noonan is planning to step back this year and have someone else take over the reins. However, no one has stepped forward yet. “We’re just looking for anyone that would be […]
the MNR Fishing is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy our province. Roughly 1.3 million anglers fish in Ontario each year, and they catch more 100 million fish and spend $2.5 billion in the province annually. The Ministry of Natural Resources is launching a new, interactive, and easy-to-use […]
Lucas Punkari It’s not often that members of the Fort Frances Aquanauts are able to take part in a provincial team championship, but they will be getting the chance to do just that this weekend in Thunder Bay. Fifteen members will take part in the Division III meet, which will […]
Staff The Fort Frances Thunderhawks completed their round-robin schedule at the Allan Cup in Kenora yesterday afternoon with an 0-2 mark after dropping a 3-1 decision to the Clarenville Caribous (Newfoundland). The loss means the T’hawks will finish at the bottom of the Division I standings, which sets them up […]
Lucas Punkari Six members of the Muskie badminton team are hoping to earn a trip to the all-Ontarios in Aurora next month. The first obstacle is doing well at the NorWOSSA finals today in Dryden. Among the black-and-gold taking part is senior boys’ singles competitor Rory Bagacki, who placed first […]
