Much attention and effort have gone of late, and rightfully so, into how to attract U.S. visitors to Northwestern Ontario in light of the passport issue, rising loonie, high gas prices, and all the other obstacles that have torpedoed the tourist industry across the region. But while a healthy tourism […]
Editorials
The United States, cringing from the loss of over 600,000 foreign tourists a year, is about to take action to rebuild its tourism industry. The Travel Promotions Act of 2009 will collect a $10 fee from all foreigners not requiring a visa to enter the U.S. (Canadians and Mexicans are […]
Fort Frances always has prided itself as a “hockey town,” but just how deep that pride runs is now being put to the test. The summer-long saga over the future of the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres took another twist this week with word of a push to run the team […]
Noooooooo! The two words Canadians dread most these days—federal election—reared their ugly head again yesterday with a newspaper report, citing anonymous sources, that said the Liberals will use their opposition day in the House of Commons late next month to move a motion of non-confidence in the Harper government. The […]
News reports filled the airwaves Monday of a series of nine drownings in Ontario over a nine-day period. During fishing tournaments in Northwestern Ontario, all tournaments demand that fishermen wear life vests when under power of the main motor. It is a safety requirement. And yet many anglers and boaters […]
If Lakefield College School were applying for rezoning in Alberton to establish a private boarding school, would the council of Alberton be hesitant to act on the application? If the University of Guelph were considering establishing an agriculture college in Alberton, would the community be upset with a change in […]
Transforming the Sorting Gap Marina into the site of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship each July is a monumental task in terms of both manpower and money. And yet, being at the big tent along the riverfront on a beautiful summer day creates an atmosphere that makes our bass […]
All eyes will be focused on the Sorting Gap Marina for the rest of this week as our community’s biggest summer event, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, hits the water once again for what promises to be another exciting three days of top-notch fishing competition. Before our attention shifts […]
While the board of directors of this year’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship have been hard at work for almost a year, the heavy lifting begins this week with the erection of the site. When it comes to volunteering, people often ask, “What is in it for me?” Students who […]
It’s said there’s an exception to every rule—except when it comes to a municipal bylaw. One certainly can feel for Marie and Lynwood Anderson, who had sought—and received—permission from the town last winter to erect a fence to protect their Sixth Street East property from damage being caused by munching […]
Tomorrow is July 1—the day when Canadians shed their collective timidity about waving the flag and celebrate what a great country we live in. There will be parades, music festivals, street parties, and, of course, fireworks. There will be speeches from our politicians and others—all waxing nostalgic while extolling the […]
With the fantastic summer weather we’ve finally been enjoying of late, let’s hope Mother Nature continues to smile on us over the next week because there’s certainly lots of activities planned for residents and visitors to enjoy. It all gets underway Friday with the BIA’s annual “Mall Days” on Scott […]
