Press Release Join Minnesota Department of Natural Resources researcher Glenn DelGuidice, Ph.D., for a presentation on the dramatic 10-year decline of Minnesota’s moose population. Dr. DelGuidice also will talk about some of the technology researchers utilize to study moose ecology. This program, recommended for participants aged 12 and over, is […]
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Duane Hicks The “Friends of the Fort Frances Museum” has begun planning another fun day for local families to enjoy winter activities. “SnOasis 5: Canada Alive!”–named in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday–is set to take place Saturday, March 4 at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. “‘SnOasis’ has previously […]
Look for patchy clouds tonight, with an overnight low of minus-22 C (eight below zero F) that will feel more like minus-30 (21 below) thanks to west winds gusting up to 25 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be cloudy and milder, with a high of minus-10 (14) and low around minus-15 (five). […]
Press Release In Canada, rates of type 2 diabetes are three-five percent higher in indigenous peoples when compared to non-indigenous peoples. Not only this but indigenous Canadians typically have poorer health outcomes during treatment of diabetes. A study published last week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal states that indigenous […]
Submitted Mike Ranta spoke to students at the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program last Tuesday (Jan. 31). The Atikokan man was the first person to paddle solo across the North American continent in one season and had many stories to share with the children.
It appears we’re back to square one when it comes to how best to welcome tourists coming into Northwestern Ontario through the Fort Frances border crossing. The town has done an admirable job filling the void when the Ontario government abruptly shuttered several tourist information centres across the province, including […]
Archie McPherson, 82, of Lamont, Alta., and formerly of Couchiching First Nation and Ignace, Ont., peacefully made his journey to join our Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. Archie was born Ronald McPherson on Nov. 29,1934 at Couchiching First Nation but was known throughout his life as Archie. He was […]
Kanita Gingrich, 22, of Mine Centre, Ont., passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Born on April 23, 1994, she was the beloved daughter of Leon and Karen Gingrich of Mine Centre. Lord willing, visitation […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Lawrence Joseph Pollard, 85, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont., and formerly of Emo, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances with his family by his side. Lawrence was born […]
We regret to announce the passing of Thomas (Tom) Kiddle, at the age of 91, on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Tom was born in Emo, Ont. to Herbert and Alice Kiddle. They later relocated to Fort Frances, where Tom’s father was employed […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Ed Dutka announces his passing on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Ed was born June 26, 1933 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Led and Mary Dutka. He was the youngest of three children. He was united in marriage […]
Joey Payeur Goals for the Fort Frances Lakers recently have been about on par with the number of days without Donald Trump making the headlines. In other words, not that many. The Lakers’ search for their missing offence came up empty again over the weekend, with the three-time defending SIJHL […]
