Like any event that’s been running for more than two decades, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship faces the challenge of keeping people wanting to attend it year after year. But while there’s no question the FFCBC is a far cry from its heyday in terms of team numbers, activities, […]
Editorials
There was a time in Fort Frances where very few summer community activities occurred. Not anymore. One only has had to look at this year’s July calendar. In the last weekend of June, Couchiching First Nation was going to play host to their giant annual pow-wow. At the same time, […]
On the bright side, upcoming upgrades at the recycling depot on Sixth Street West should alleviate the disgusting and unsightly mess that routinely accumulates there, particularly over the weekend. The downside, unfortunately, is that you can’t fix stupid. Signs clearly state what can and cannot be recycled yet people either […]
Who says there’s nothing to do in Fort Frances? Saturday alone saw the “Relay for Life,” the Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival,” the “Teddy Bears’ Picnic,” and the windup for the older divisions in Fort Frances Youth Soccer all being held. Couchiching also had planned its pow-wow for this past […]
Barring an entry by a candidate from a more obscure party, the field has been set. Now it’s in the hands of Thunder Bay-Rainy River voters. Thunder Bay lawyer Don Rusnak captured the Liberal nod following nomination meetings here and in Atikokan on Sunday, and then the final one Monday […]
Unless you were a die-hard Tampa Bay Lightning fan, it’s a safe bet most here were cheering loudly Monday night when Duncan Keith not only won his third Stanley Cup but also was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the most valuable player in the playoffs. Adding to the […]
It’s a shame to hear that this year’s “Peace Pull,” the international tug-of-war between Fort Frances and International Falls, likely won’t happen. The term “likely” is an understatement. “The ‘Peace Pull’ has been cancelled for this year,” Fort Frances Coun. June Caul said bluntly at Monday night’s council meeting. Meanwhile, […]
The town is working on a new strategic plan for the next four years—and once again has invited public input to help create it. The plea seems to be falling on deaf ears, however. As of press time today, just two people were on the agenda for the public meeting […]
Hats off to the students at Robert Moore who pushed to start up a Gay-Straight Alliance club at their school—and kudos to administration for allowing it to happen. Given the backlash over the recently-revamped sex education curriculum in Ontario schools, no doubt some parents (and others) would oppose such a […]
Whether you call it the “Victoria Day Weekend,” the “May Long,” or the “May 2-4,” the upcoming holiday weekend certainly is among the most anticipated of the year. Although Mother Nature might not always co-operate (and it doesn’t appear she’ll be in a particularly good mood for at least part […]
Word that the Fort Frances Salvation Army, United Native Friendship Centre, and Sunset Country Métis have begun to better co-ordinate the food bank services they offer to local residents is welcome news—and long overdue. The food banks provide an essential service to those less fortunate and our community has been […]
Perhaps the current town council supports reciting a prayer before its meetings and adamantly opposes any moves to change that tradition. Or perhaps council fears a public backlash if it chose to abolish the practice. Whatever the reason for its decision, council erred in choosing to sit on its hands […]
