The local Envision North practice firm will close its doors at the end of next month after the federal government pulled its funding for the program. “The Human Resources and Skills Development Canada decided that they would no longer fund us,” said Cathy Emes, operations manager for Envision North. “They […]
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You have to move fast to keep up with Dr. Heather Gunn-McQuillan. What the district’s newest veterinarian lacks in physical stature she more than makes up for in energy. Ever since the petite Gunn-McQuillan started working at the Nor-West Animal Clinic here May 9, she rarely has stopped for breath. […]
Can’t we just call them “The Incredibles?” After another successful tournament last weekend in Dryden, in which the Muskie girls’ soccer team outscored their opponents 12-0 over three games, such a statement should be warranted. Heading back to Fort Frances on Saturday afternoon after a flawless 4-0 victory over the […]
Courtney Koval, Shaun Egan, and Scott Howarth aren’t sure if they’d like to eventually pursue a career in business. But the Fort High students proved it wouldn’t be a bad decision with their performance in a province-wide virtual business competition earlier this semester. The trio of Grade 12 students were […]
“Help us preserve the past by becoming involved in our future.” In the spirit of “Museum Month” and “International Museum Day,” which fell this past Monday, this is the message the Fort Frances Museum’s fundraising committee is promoting on a daily basis at it moves full-speed ahead to raise $75,000 […]
The void created by last week’s decision by town council to reduce the full-time complement at the Fort Frances Fire Department by one will be filled by a bolstered volunteer corps, Mayor Dan Onichuk said yesterday. Mayor Onichuk noted the town soon will launch an advertising campaign to recruit at […]
Chilly temperatures and the constant threat of rain failed to dampen the efforts of district residents to get the lead (and other things) out of their homes and garages on Saturday. The fifth-annual Household Hazardous Waste Day once again gave people an opportunity to rid themselves of old paint, motor […]
Crazy. That’s one word that has been used to critique John and Ben Stephenson’s plans to celebrate the conclusion of another academic year by cycling across western Canada. The twin brothers themselves prefer to describe the trip as challenging, fun, and rewarding. But they understand why some choose crazy instead. […]
Dr. Rick Herbert is a man on a mission. When his new veterinary practice opens in Crozier next week, his clients will see some diagnostic equipment not usually found outside of large urban centres. But it is what they won’t see that could be just as impressive—paper. “I had the […]
Dear Mike: It has been brought to my attention that Fort Frances town council is discussing a reduction to the staff of our full-time firefighters. I personally find this very disturbing. I have been a volunteer firefighter for nearly 10 years. During that time, I have been in very hazardous […]
Town council made the wrong decision last week when it voted not to replace a full-time firefighter at the Fort Frances Fire Hall. Now it’s up to residents to get councillors to change their mind. One way is to sign a petition being circulated around town. Another is to voice […]
Be sure to mark Saturday, June 25 on your calendar—and bring your appetite—because Alberton Township is throwing a party that day. Alberton council, along with the township’s volunteer fire department, will be holding a jamboree and barbecue from 1-6 p.m. at the Alberton recreational grounds, located at the intersection of […]
