The Fort Frances Public Library celebrated the end of a successful first year of its tutoring program with a pizza party for the students and tutors. “It’s been a huge success,” said Andrea Avis, who runs the Children’s Department of the library. “All the spots were filled.” Twenty-three students from […]
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Jolly old England left Alex Parent in a cheerful mood. The 14-year-old member of the Fort Frances Aquanauts lapped up British hospitality with enthusiasm—finishing in the top 12 of all six of his events as part of Team Canada’s entry at the DSE National Open disabled swimming championships in Sheffield, […]
There either will be a coronation, or a confrontation. Fort High’s push to host the 2005 all-Ontario hockey championship faces a critical juncture today and tomorrow at the OFSAA spring meetings in Burlington. If no other bids are put forth, the all-Ontarios automatically will be awarded to Fort Frances for […]
For 18-year-old Karilou Alaricon, Fort Frances seemed a world away from her home in Juárez, Mexico, but her time here has been very enjoyable. Alaricon is an exchange student in her final year of high school. She chose to go on exchange to see the world. “I wanted to see […]
Saturday night’s alright for fighting when it comes to the big boys, but the pint-sized speed demons decided it’s more fun on Fridays. After a pre-season practice and a washout due to inclement weather, the Borderland Racing Association’s go-kart season turned the key to ignite another season of action Sunday […]
U.S. Open champion Jim Furyk wasn’t the only golfer sharing a special moment with his dad on Father’s Day. Wayne and Scott McLeod shot a combined score of 38 to capture their first victory in the annual Father’s Day golf tournament at Kitchen Creek on Sunday afternoon. The McLeods were […]
The fallout from the current ban on Canadian beef in the United States has now extended beyond the cattle industry, tourism and business reps say. The Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association has been receiving more and more calls from its members, who are reporting large numbers of cancellations from American […]
Anyone having to find something to do June 26-July 1, throw your day planner away—the town’s centennial celebration, Business Improvement Area, and several other groups and committees have got everything lined up for “Homecoming Week.” And like the name of the week indicates, it’s looking to be one big get-together […]
The Northwestern Health Unit has implemented several public health programs and services for the Emo and area. They include health promotion activities and resources, chronic disease prevention, including heart health and sun safety, injury and substance abuse prevention, and referrals to other health unit programs. The public health nurse is […]
Although the fabulous fishing on Rainy Lake isn’t exactly a secret, even more people will know about it come next year. That’s because a fishing celebrity made his way here last week—and he’s not just going to tell his buddies down at the bait shop how good the fishing was. […]
Dear sir: My wife is a granddaughter of the Hon. Peter Heenan. On July 1, 1936 in Fort Frances, then Ontario Premier Mitchell Hepburn opened the highway between Fort Frances and Kenora and named it the “Heenan Highway.” In 2001, my wife and I visited Peter Heenan’s hometown, Kenora, and […]
When Rick Casey biked into Fort Frances on Monday afternoon, he was tired but determined—having nearly reached the halfway mark of his cross-Canada journey. Casey, a 50-year-old disability services counsellor at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ont., is biking across Canada in order to raise money and awareness for mental health […]
