Some people just really dig plants. One such person is Donna Wasykowski, who will be judging the Fort Frances Horticultural Society’s annual Flower and Vegetable Show taking place tomorrow (Aug. 7) at the old CN station. Wasykowski has been involved with the local horticultural society for 38 years, and been […]
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The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship puts just as much stock in the live release of tournament fish as anglers do in catching them. To ensure smallmouth bass are returned to the lake with the best possible care, an intricate system backstage at the annual tournament is carried out by […]
Their heads are a little lighter, but participants in the “Cuts for Cancer” fundraiser in late June have made the purses for the fight against cancer a little heavier with a final tally of $3,166. That’s $1,166 more than an original goal of $2,000 that Tania Cox started out with […]
FORT FRANCES—After arriving at La Verendrye Hospital a little under two weeks ago, the new Toshiba Aquilion 64-slice CT scanner officially began helping Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. to better deliver care close to home Tuesday. “We have started scanning patients,” said Patti Johnson, manager of diagnostic imaging for Riverside, […]
There’s good news for those who always seem to miss out on the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market every Saturday. Starting this week, the market will be open Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. alongside their usual Saturday hours. The new hours hopefully will attract more vendors and shoppers who otherwise would not […]
More than 200 delegates, participants, and spectators sat under the tent yesterday afternoon to witness the opening words of chiefs, politicians, and representatives of each of the treaty areas. In his speech, former Assembly of First Nations national chief Ovide Mercredi, the current chief of Grand Rapids and spokesperson of […]
The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition in Thunder Bay has put on a Northern Ontario Youth Talent Search since 2003, which acts as a competition that feeds into the larger Canada-wide competition. Local teen Brittany Hayes won the CLE event last year, and this year 18-year-old Annelise Hawrylak is in the running […]
Aspiring players hoping to crack the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ roster will be looking to make a lasting impression this weekend. Registration for the Sabres’ rookie camp, which costs $50, begins Friday at 1 p.m. Those interested are asked to bring work-out clothes as off-ice testing will begin at 1:30 […]
FORT FRANCES—The number of area residents taking methadone to curb their addiction to opioids has taken a dramatic leap over the past year. In 2007, the area had six patients taking methadone. The total this year is at least 50—and perhaps as many as 60. “There have definitely been more […]
With summer holidays already nearing an end and many students still without jobs, it’s looking like a pretty dismal year for student summer employment. This year, Northern Community Development Services (NCDS) has seen 221 people sign up for their Summer Jobs Service in hopes of getting a good job, either […]
FORT FRANCES—A message of hope and survival rode into town last Thursday afternoon when Dee Miller arrived in Fort Frances on the 52nd day of her 100-day biking tour around Ontario. It’s a trek Miller is doing to reach people with information about “Renewed Strength,” a charitable organization that helps […]
FORT FRANCES—Youths are at the helm of the latest bylaw request to outlaw smoking at town parks and beaches. “Smoking outside is just as hazardous as inside, so we want to make sure people are aware of the danger even [cigarette] butts can have on the environment,” said Tiffany Whalen, […]
