FEATURED EVENTS CHRISTMAS HAMPER Applications will be received at The Salvation Army, 242 Scott Street, until November 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Must bring Identification for all members in your household. Applications will be received in person only. The Fort Frances Santa […]
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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Josephine Belluz (née DelZotto) announces her passing on November 18, 2024 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. “Jo” was born in Fort Frances on April 3, 1932, to Davide and Emma DelZotto. Josephine spent her entire life in Fort […]
FEATURED EVENTS CHRISTMAS HAMPER Applications will be received at The Salvation Army, 242 Scott Street, until November 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Must bring Identification for all members in your household. Applications will be received in person only. The Fort Frances Santa […]
Dear editor, As a resident of Northwestern Ontario, I’m concerned about the proposed expansion of Ontario Northland’s (ONTC) bus services into areas already served by private operators. While improving transportation is important, using taxpayer dollars to compete with private businesses like Kasper Bus Lines is both unnecessary and harmful to […]
Life Coach's Corner
By Liz Adam
By Liz Adam
What is a “growth mindset”? Having a growth mindset means believing that abilities can be developed and improved through good effort, persistence and dedication. The opposite of a growth mindset is a “fixed mindset.” Having a fixed mindset means believing that abilities are fixed and can’t be improved even with […]
When I was young, I thought like a young person, full of idealism and believing the impossible was possible. In other words, I was certain the Toronto Maple Leafs not only could win the Stanley Cup, but would. And they did. As a kid, I’d grown up a Leafs fan, […]
A couple of years ago I got the opportunity to travel over to Australia to compete in a tournament circuit for barramundi, one of the most popular sport fish in the land down under. My wife Shelby and I jumped on a plane, and had one of the best trips […]
Well, I am busy summarizing data and trying to create a report at the Station. It is slightly depressing since there are numerous things that worked against all things here this year. First off, a very late spring meant late planting dates, roughly as much as a month later for […]
On Friday evening, my wife and I were dining in an Indian restaurant in Thunder Bay that was opening softly. Our waitress was friendly and outgoing, and we began a conversation. We learned that she was from Nepal and attending Confederation College working towards a human resources diploma. She had […]
The always enjoyed Emo Holly Daze takes place December 6 and 7. As always, the parade will take place Friday night (December 6) at 6 p.m. There will be hot chocolate and cookies served during the parade. The Emo Hospital Auxiliary will be accepting non- perishable food items during the […]
DID YOU KNOW? In Canada, falls continue to be the #1 cause of injury for all ages. However, as we age, our risk of falling becomes greater. Falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and injury deaths among Canadians aged 65 and older. In addition, with the aging of […]
Dear editor, Fort Frances made it to the CTV national news again like the Tim Hortons commercial from The Fort a while back. Brockton will have the second highest cost for the OPP, second behind Fort Frances…That is not sustainable! The report mentioned Colingwood. and Napanee with 37 per cent […]
