To the editor: One morning last week, on my way to work, there were children waiting at the crosswalk in front of Alexander MacKenzie School. The crossing guard was waiting for traffic to slow down before she entered the crosswalk. I stopped my car to let the children cross and […]
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Dear editor: Working for the local unit of the Canadian Cancer Society, I have had the privilege of seeing the generous spirit of people in our community–and it is truly inspiring. For example, the recent “Curl for Cancer” raised more than $10,000 to help find a cure. I am cautious […]
I am writing to send a quick note in honour of National Volunteer Week (April 22-28) to all of the people of Fort Frances who so graciously dedicate their time and energy towards making the community a better place to live. Last year, I was fortunate enough to be a […]
Dear sir: Fort Frances High School graduation is approaching fast (Wednesday, June 20), and the ceremony and “chem-free” party is on the minds of many of the parents and graduating students. As two concerned parents, we do not want to see the tradition of a graduation ceremony, followed by a […]
In a last-minute effort to save the “chem-free” grad party usually organized by Fort High teachers, local residents Diane Noonan and Linda Steele are hoping volunteers will attend a meeting here Thursday night. “It’s an important, positive message to send out to the kids. Graduation is an important day in […]
Fort Frances will be flooded with municipal, provincial, and federal leaders as the town hosts the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association’s 55th-annual general meeting May 3-5. Besides mayors, reeves, and councillors from municipalities across Northwestern Ontario, MPs and MPPs will be attending to discuss education, health care, infrastructure, and development in […]
Jam21.net owner Dave Ashworth claims to be a step closer to providing high-speed Internet access that’s been so elusive to eager local residents and businesses. Ashworth, who currently is negotiating a lease with the town to place antennae on the municipal water tower, hopes to be able to relay micro-wave […]
Some Couchiching residents are angry the band’s council has ignored pleas to preserve sacred Pow-Wow grounds in order to build a new golf course. “We met with them and suggested they not move the Pow-Wow grounds; that they build around it,” said Elmer Mainville Jr., a Couchiching resident and member […]
With registrations open for less than two weeks, the first-annual Lake Despair Lodge “Castin’ for Cash” tournament is almost full. Registration for the live-release tournament, slated July 7-8, opened April 13 and already is close to reaching its 50-team limit. “I had two calls this morning, everything is moving along […]
Before hitting the wear and tear of the regular season on the Emo oval, Borderland Racing Association drivers will put their vehicles on display. During its annual spring meeting Sunday, association members decided to kick of the season with a display of this year’s competitors May 12 at the old […]
A table surrounded by native elders, health workers, and others asked questions and listened intently as local pharmacist Kim Metke and registered nurse Jane Elliot explained why they were sitting in the old age home at Couchiching last Friday morning. Metke, owner of Pharmasave and the Fort Frances Clinic Dispensary, […]
