Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances will make another attempt to rally regional support for improved access to the Ontario Tourist Information Centre (OTIC) here. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig said the town held a meeting back on Dec. 3, where it invited other municipalities to come out and […]
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Mitch Calvert Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year award nominee Lyle Dolph, right, handed out 50/50 tickets to Jamie Busch last night as part of his volunteer duties during Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ home games.
Duane Hicks It now is illegal for Fort Frances residents to feed deer after council passed a bylaw Monday night to ban feeding wildlife except for birds, squirrels, and chipmunks. The bylaw applies to all land within the corporate limits of the Town of Fort Frances. No owner or occupier […]
2009 is here and there already has been many interesting events across Canada, ranging from winter storms to numerous motor vehicle accidents, as well as some spectacular fires. It may be difficult for Canadians to have their minds focused on their health and safety these days given many of us […]
Duane Hicks Sgt. Robyn Maceachern, OPP youth services co-ordinator, spoke about how parents need to play a greater role in reducing their family’s online risks Friday during the OAPSB meeting here.
Light, temperature, humidity, and ventilation are chief home environmental factors affecting plant growth. Any one of these factors in incorrect proportions will prevent proper plant growth indoors. Before purchasing any house plant, you need to do your research and take a look at your home and its environmental conditions before […]
Peggy Revell Besides turning up the heat and wearing warmer clothes, one thing the bitter temperatures have inspired a lot of local residents to do is seek warmer climates. “It’s been really busy,” Pat Herr of International Travel Services said about local residents booking trips south. “And I think it’s […]
Staff The deadline is fast approaching to nominate an educator who has made an impact for the Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence. The annual awards are meant to recognize teachers, support staff, principals, and the many others who are a part of, and make a difference in, the education system. […]
Nadia Hedman Dear editor: Just a short comment on the ongoing “search for truth” that Mr. David Kircher has been seeking in relation to the missing funds at Fort Frances High School. I feel that by not addressing this entire issue, the board of education is hoping that the people […]
In Ontario, pesticides are classified into six schedules. The Ministry of the Environment (MoE) takes a careful look at every pesticide before it is sold in Ontario and puts each one into one of the six schedules, depending on how dangerous the product is. Schedule 1, 2, and 5 products […]
Duane Hicks Achour Cheblaoui of La Flambée served up some Greek chicken—chicken breasts filled with feta cheese and spinach over a bed of sun-dried tomatoes and black olive soulis—as part of the entrée Sunday evening during the Alzheimer Society’s Chefs’ Chartiable Dinner and Auction at the Adventure Inn.
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The Emo Legion will host a fish fry this Saturday (Jan. 31), with the menu also featuring salads, potatoes, desserts, and a beverage. The meal will be served from 5-7 p.m., with admission being $12 for adults and $5 for children six and under. Take-out orders are available prior to […]
