The Canadian Press EDMONTON–The Force is with this young transplant patient. Mason Thomas was six when he received a new heart at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. He asked to see his damaged one but it was discarded after the surgery. To help the now eight-year-old understand why he […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA–How do you debate a prime minister who doesn’t show up? That’s the question for the leaders of the Conservative, NDP and Green parties today as they prepare for the first leaders’ debate of the federal election tonight in Toronto. Justin Trudeau isn’t coming, choosing instead to […]
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As September rolls into town once again, it’s time to gear up for an annual charity event. The Terry Fox Run is set to go on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Sorting Gap Marina, and with it comes the chance to help those in need. The event is being run […]
Sandra Kawulia was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Aug. 11, 1964, third of seven children, born to Toolie and Jill Kawulia. She was raised in Fort Frances and graduated from Fort Frances High School in 1984. She met Bruce in 1986 and they started a loving life together. She […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Brian “Kelley” Monkman announces his passing after a brief illness, on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at the age of 51 years. Kelley will be lovingly remembered by his children, son, Justin Morrisseau; and daughter, Mickey Morrisseau. Kelley will also be remembered […]
The town posted a Notice of Seizure at the Front Street and Victoria Avenue entrance to the shuttered paper mill property yesterday morning to notify the property owner that the town will be seizing personal property to sell at a public auction to recover nearly $500,000 in unpaid taxes on […]
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The Town of Fort Frances has issued a Notice of Seizure for close to $500,000 in unpaid taxes to 2670568 Ontario Limited, which is a subsidiary of Riversedge Developments–the current owner of the Fort Frances mill. The Notice of Seizure was put on the entrances to the mill properties yesterday […]
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The summer months were challenging for the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre. In rapid succession, the library lost its CEO, IT co-ordinator, and most senior librarian. “It’s to the credit of our well-trained and very competent staff, along with our summer students, who ran the library efficiently and with no […]
Ken Kellar One of the new classrooms stands ready for use at SGEI’s new Fort Frances campus. Following the grand opening ceremony, visitors were invited to take an extensive tour of the new facility. There are nine regular classrooms at the campus designated for secondary, post-secondary and pre-employment training use. […]
Sam Odrowski Ashley Barker, left, Jon Barker, and local MPP Greg Rickford gathered in front of Barker Logging last Wednesday for a funding announcement of $170,341 to help offset Barker’s $850,000 investment to expand his production capabilities and retain employees.
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Clean Farms Northern Ontario is collecting all unwanted or obsolete agricultural pesticides and livestock/equine medications at no charge from Sept. 9-20. Emo Feed Service (21 Canning Lane) is hosting the collection between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. The collection is for any agricultural pesticides, identified with a Pest […]
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Those with aerosol cans, pressurized containers, batteries, old paint cans and other hazardous waste items are being asked by the town to dispose of them during Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Day this Saturday (Sept. 14). A contracted waste disposal specialist will be at the Public Works garage located on […]
