Fish shacks, ice houses, shanties, shelters. Whatever you want to call them, they are a savior for ice anglers, especially when temperatures get chilly. These units come in two different styles (permanents or portables), and are becoming more and more popular every year with Sunset Country anglers. Permanent shacks are […]
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Olympic hockey fans may be surprised to hear former Canadian world junior gold-medallist Hnat Domenichelli’s name come up when Canada plays Switzerland on Feb. 18. The 33-year-old Hartford Whaler fourth-rounder won’t be donning the Maple Leaf. Instead, he’ll suit up for the Swiss as he’s been living and playing in […]
Craig Brockie Dear editor: I am writing you with a single objective: to help as many residents of Fort Frances as possible avoid financial ruin. It pained me to see so many good, honest people lose so much of their hard-earned savings in 2008. I sincerely hope that readers of […]
Naomi McNeill Dear editor: Re: “Help someone take that first step” (Publisher’s Pen, Jan. 6). I commend this writer on highlighting the importance of encouraging others to quit smoking. As he mentions, breaking this strong addiction can be a process. However, the road to quitting—and enjoying the health benefits of […]
Al McTaggart Mr. Editor: Well, with the Christmas break, etc., we have had no government for about a month now. Mr. Harper has decided to extend this break a bit longer now so he can regroup and give the country a chance to enjoy the upcoming Winter Olympics. Enjoy the […]
Tyler Moffitt Dear Mike: Jim Cumming’s column last week, “No rock should be left unturned” (Publisher’s Pen), was an excellent view and picture on the current situation, with an important message with regards to the future, as well as opportunities for our area. I have worked at our local pulp […]
Mary Pasechko Dear editor: Once again, “Friends of Animals” was presented with a generous bag of goodies for the animals. Some caring soul included several warm fleecy throws, along with cat and dog toys. The card attached contained a very personal message but no name. If this donation is from […]
Duane Hicks The AbitibiBowater mill here was shut down indefinitely this morning after a problem was identified at the company’s effluent treatment system at the lagoon in the north end of town. “All operations were shut down this morning at the Fort Frances facility,” Jean-Philippe Cote, director of public affairs […]
Staff With the province last week okaying pilot projects for full-day junior kindergarten programs at two Atikokan schools, the Northwest Catholic District School board will be eyeing how to bring a similar program to the northern region it serves at tonight’s monthly meeting. “It may not be the same as […]
Duane Hicks Town council took the first kick at the can with the 2010 preliminary budget yesterday, and currently is facing a operating shortfall of $531,268. Two areas which are seeing big jumps over last year are waste management services and the airport. Due to the increasing cost of recycling […]
Peggy Revell Sophie Donaldson and Hayden Beckett had tons of fun splashing around in a pool this morning during the Fort Frances Nursery School’s annual “beach days.”
Staff With an insufficient number of nominations for the 14th-annual Bell Business Awards having come in by Friday’s deadline, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has extended the deadline to Jan. 28. “We’re going to have to extend the deadline,” Chamber manager Anthony Mason said this morning, adding a total […]
