Many of about 40 people who attended a meeting at the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre on Thursday night spoke in favour of a ban on smoking in enclosed public places. Emo council, Emo Chamber of Commerce president Colleen Vennechenko, business owners, doctors, and even Chapple Coun. Rick Neilson were on […]
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With more than 300 ballots already turned in as of Friday, it’s clear many people have taken the time to name the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship’s new “basscot”—and take a chance to win $100 in “Bass Bucks.” Those wishing to suggest a name still can submit their choice by […]
A contingent of Borderland Thunder players stand a good chance at taking home some hardware this weekend. The team has seven nominees in the running for six trophies the inaugural Superior International Junior Hockey League will hand out during a luncheon Saturday in Thunder Bay, SIJHL president Jerry Blazino said. […]
Confederation College will graduate 36 students this evening but even before ceremony begins, many already have found employment in their new careers. “Our graduates have had great success this year,” said Don Lovisa, manager of the college’s Fort Frances campus. The ceremony, which gets underway at 6 p.m. at the […]
The call is out for written proposals as to how to spend $33,000 to help local families, children, or the less fortunate following the first meeting of the Fort Frances Community Foundation at the Civic Centre last night. About 20 people attended the meeting, during which there was discussion over […]
Are you green, orange, blue, or gold? If you don’t know but are curious to find out, now is the time to sign up for a “True Colors” workshop next Thursday evening at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (in the old CN station). Running from 6:30-9:30 p.m., certified trainer Carol […]
A shortage of qualified supply teachers and classroom space were chief concerns at Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting of the Northwest Catholic District School Board, with trustees trying to make more from less. A report on the state of supply teachers outlined the use of unqualified substitute teachers—those who have […]
Dear editor: I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all the volunteers who put in many hours at the WHO conference held in Fort Frances on May 6-9. The conference was a resounding success due to the hard work of many, many people. The arena was turned into […]
The Opposition and many Canadians are in an uproar today over word most of our ground troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by this summer—despite a request from the U.S. military that we stay on to help fight the war on terrorism there. The reason? We simply don’t have […]
Dear sir: Last Friday, our fellow native Canadians held their annual fish fry. I have said it before, and I will say it again, it is very nice of these people to share their beautiful harvest with us. I hope this custom can prevail for another quarter-century, or as long […]
Citing a need for more options for its players, the Muskie boys’ high school hockey team is awaiting word on whether it will get Midget ‘AAA’ hockey affiliation for next season. Muskie head coach Glen Edwards approached Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association president Lynn Kellar with the idea in April. […]
Last Friday afternoon, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung was deemed what many in the district already knew—a site of national historic significance. Local MP Robert Nault, the minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, unveiled the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque on behalf of Heritage minister Sheila Copps, who could not attend. […]
