An Armstrong licence issuer has been fined $1,000 for failing to remit money obtained from selling hunting and fishing licences. Craig Toset, 37, of Beedahbin Bait, pleaded guilty to failing to remit $2,268 taken from sales in the summer and fall of 2004. A licence issuer must remit proceeds to […]
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The Ontario government is supporting economic prosperity by investing in efficiency upgrades at the FibraTech fibre board mill in Atikokan, Northern Development and Mines minister Rick Bartolucci and Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro announced last week. “The forestry industry plays a key role in the economies of many northern communities,” […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources reminds hunters to know and follow the rules, and take necessary safety precautions during the moose and deer gun hunting season. < *c>Hunting rules •All hunters must wear solid hunter orange clothing (minimum of 400 sq. inches) and a hunter orange cap, except during a […]
The Ontario government is building prosperity in the Township of Atikokan by helping to diversify the local economy, Northern Development and Mines minister Rick Bartolucci and Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro announced last week. “This is good news for our community,” said Mauro. “Atikokan is a community of determined individuals. […]
Every second year since 1995, the Rainy River District Breast Health Network has organized a “Luncheon of Hope” to promote breast cancer awareness and education for women of all ages. This year’s luncheon is set for Saturday, Oct. 22 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets cost $25 each, which are available […]
The Friends of the Library will celebrate Ontario Public Library Week (Oct. 17-23) with an open house. This will be held Friday, Oct. 21 at the Fort Frances Public Library. Tea, coffee, and cookies will be served from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The “Friends” invite you all to come and join […]
In late August, Hurricane Katrina reminded us that the world we live in is dynamic and often unpredictable. When nature seems to act without regard for human life and property, it reinforces the point that the more we know about our planet, the better we can respond to natural disasters. […]
There are a lot of reasons why the number of American tourists visiting Northwestern Ontario has declined significantly over the past few years, but the men and women who guard our borders, including those here in Fort Frances, certainly aren’t among them. Doug Reynolds, executive director of the Northern Ontario […]
It became a thing of habit for Brent Tookenay. Performing general managerial duties for the Borderland Thunder had become second nature to him, like brushing his teeth in the morning or asking his son how his day at school was. But the Thunder are now defunct, having made that announcement […]
The Broesky family lost everything when their home, owned by Todd McLean, burned down Friday in Dance Township. Neither Harvey Broesky, his wife, Jen, nor their eight-year-old son, Carson, were home at the time of the fire. But while no one was hurt, the family has been left with nothing. […]
It was a moment of solace for Bob Swing. After a disparaging 7-0 loss to the Maples Marauders here on Friday, the Muskie head coach sat on a bench in Fort High’s gym with only his thoughts and a football keeping him company. It’s impossible to discern what Swing was […]
While the new Kiwanis skate park here is ready for youth to skateboard, in-line skate, and ride their BMX bikes on, the committee’s work is far from over—it still has to raise more than $100,000. But one initiative organizers are hoping will bring in significant dollars is a “skate-a-thon” planned […]
