The OPP is participating in the second province-wide “Book Drive for Aboriginal Youth Literacy”—a project of Ontario Lt.-Gov. James K. Bartleman. During the month of January, the public will be able to drop off new or gently used books for children or teenagers at any OPP detachment during regular business […]
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Teresa Bolen is an avid photographer. She’ll tell you so in no uncertain terms, but she doesn’t need to. Her enthusiasm for her work is apparent as she dashes from one end of the studio to the other—adjusting camera angles, changing backdrops, lifting and lowering stools and tables, and setting […]
Part of Ontario’s plan to promote conservation, the 2006 Building Code—which carries new requirements for energy efficiency—came into effect last week. But Rick Hallam, the town’s chief building official, said he and his counterparts elsewhere in Ontario likely will be sticking to the 1997 Building Code until the province can […]
FORT FRANCES—With the deadline coming up Jan. 22, it’s likely too late for any local group to get in an application for CBC’s “Hockeyville” competition this year. But Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig said at Monday night’s council meeting that he would be interested in personally supporting any “grassroots” movement […]
The Fort Frances Power Corp. was recognized Monday by the Electrical and Utilities Safety Association for achieving the first step—or “bronze level”—in the E&USA’s “Zero Quest” health and safety program. “Achieving bronze definitely shows our commitment towards safety, and the focus of our employees towards safety programs,” FFPC CAO Jim […]
Whether it’s economic development or fixing the underpass, there’s no shortage of objectives for Fort Frances town council in 2007, Mayor Roy Avis said in an interview yesterday. Mayor Avis noted one of the foremost priorities of council will be the continued work towards the development of a community-owned, not-for-profit […]
FORT FRANCES—Just in time for town council to consider as part of the 2007 budget process, representatives from the Rainy River Future Development Corp. spoke at Monday night’s regular meeting about the RRFDC enhancing its economic development activities with Fort Frances. RRFDC chair Russ Fortier noted the organization is proposing […]
FORT FRANCES—Carolyn Stamarski was blessed with one miracle in her life. Now she’s hoping for another. The 51-year-old Fort Frances woman underwent a liver transplant just over two years ago after a virus in her blood created a clot that caused her own to fail. She lapsed into a coma […]
FORT FRANCES—Fort Frances is slated to be home for several former National Hockey League stars next week—even if it is only for one night. The NHL “Legends” squad—featuring Hall of Famers Bryan Trottier, Billy Smith, and Dale Hawerchuk along with former greats Glenn Anderson, Bob Bourne, and Gary Leeman—will square […]
FORT FRANCES—The Fort Frances Curling Club’s junior program enjoyed its best-ever showing at the Northwestern Ontario Curling Association’s district playdowns over the weekend in Longlac. Both the junior men’s and women’s rinks finished second in their respective divisions, which allowed them to advance to the provincial showdown coming up this […]
JORDAN–Brooke Mary, 6 lbs. 6 oz. was born to Brent and Allyson on Sept. 4, 2006 in Ponoka, Alberta. Proud grandparents are Jim and Reta Jordan and Len and Dora Mae Stafford.
STAFFORD–Jane Elizabeth, 6 lbs. 8 oz. was born to the family of Ross, Arlene and big brother, Rylan on September 21, 2006 in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Proud grandparents are Bevan and Heather Olson and Len and Dora Mae Stafford.
