Fort Frances Coun. John Albanese was re-appointed chair of the Northwestern Health Unit’s board of health for a fifth-consecutive year during a meeting Friday in Dryden. While it’s not an easy job, Coun. Albanese said Monday that he’s looking forward to another year with the board. “It’s a pleasure to […]
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Safe Internet use begins with good communication. That was the message two OPP officers delivered to students at St. Francis School here last week. Det. S/Sgt. Arni Stinnissen and Sgt. Robyn MacEachern, from OPP headquarters in Orillia, were in town last Thursday urging kids and parents to be cyber-smart and […]
As the town continues to work on its 2007 budget, council agreed to institute an interim tax levy at Monday night’s regular meeting. As in previous years, the interim levy is equal to about half of the total amount of taxes property owners paid in 2006. Interim tax levies are […]
In the words of its organizer, the local Alzheimer Society’s second-annual “Chefs’ Charitable Dinner and Auction” here Sunday shaped up to “a night to remember.” Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River District, said Monday that funds still are coming in but the dinner at the […]
No matter the sport, it’s always a good sign when a team’s performance surpasses the expectations of its coach. The Fort Frances Aquanauts accomplished that feat last Thursday night at the Memorial Sports Centre pool, catching first-year head coach Tristan Hutton off-guard with a series of strong performances at the […]
Victory often is sweeter after tasting defeat. By all accounts, the Fort Frances Atom girls’ hockey team got off to a slow start this season. However, the Tigers persevered through their early-season struggles and were rewarded this past weekend when they finished third at an eight-team invitational tournament in Hibbing, […]
The Nestor Falls Curling Club’s 50th anniversary open bonspiel over the weekend was as much a celebration of the community as it was a competitive curling event. “The bonspiel went off really well,” club board member Les Helliar remarked. “What other game do you know of where you have teenagers […]
The Fort Frances Gymnastics’ Academy had a strong showing at its first artistic gymnastics competition of the season this past weekend in Thunder Bay. Sixteen of the club’s gymnasts, ranging in age from seven-12, competed in a variety of disciplines. “Overall, I was very impressed with the way the kids […]
A Thunder Bay man has been fined $500 for illegal deer hunting. Gerald P. Gouliquer, 69, pleaded guilty to hunting white-tailed deer during the closed season. He forfeited the deer to the Crown. Court was told that on Oct. 27, the OPP called a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer […]
A week after suffering their first loss of the season, Vianets (7-1) got back into the win column Monday night—albeit under less than ideal circumstances. The class of the Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League won by default over the Fort High Muskies (3-5), most of whom were studying for exams. […]
The Borderland Soccer Association will hold its annual general meeting next Tuesday (Jan. 30) at 7 p.m. in Room 138 at Fort Frances High School. “We’d like to invite the public to come out and join in what promises to be another exciting and successful year of soccer in Fort […]
The OPP would like to remind motorists to be attentive for wildlife when travelling on area roadways. Deer and moose are foraging for food in close proximity to the roadways so motorists should pay special attention and drive accordingly. Likewise, adhering to the posted speed limits should provide drivers with […]
