The public is invited to attend a candlelight vigil outside the Fort Frances Courthouse next Monday (Dec. 6) in honour of the 14 young women who were murdered at l’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989. The vigil, slated to start at 5:30 p.m., is being organized jointly by the United […]
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The Township of Emo has been asked to provide a second boat ramp, located west of the current one, to facilitate the launch and recovery activities during the annual Emo Walleye Classic. A formal request was made to Emo council at its regular meeting last Thursday to put in a […]
Every winter, an average of 80 Canadians die from exposure, severe frostbite, or hypothermia—more than the total who die from floods, tornadoes, or lightning. But now, residents of Northern Ontario are less likely to be surprised by violent and potentially-dangerous weather in the future thanks to a new service being […]
If you think they just don’t make things the way they used to, you might want to check out the grand-opening of Rempel Furniture during “Holly Daze” in Emo this Friday and Saturday. Dave Rempel is in the process of moving his showroom from Stratton and will be ready to […]
While the Salvation Army is always busy around Christmas, this year might be even moreso than last, Capt. Angel Sandoval said Tuesday morning. The Salvation Army started handing out applications for its Christmas hamper program Monday—and saw 210 picked up by the end of that day. “Yesterday we gave out […]
Have no idea what to get someone for Christmas this year? Or have no idea even what store they would shop at if they could buy their own gift? Then the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has a solution for you as once again it is offering gift certificates redeemable […]
The OPP is seeking public assistance in solving a mischief and theft which occurred over the weekend in Dawson Township. Sometime between 5 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday, suspects shot and killed two cows at a farm located on Fadden Road. One of the cows was removed […]
Kenora OPP is continuing to investigate a domestic assault that eventually ended in the death of a Kenora-area resident. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Kenora OPP were advised that two Kenora men had come across a woman and a man fighting on Longbow Lake Road. The man was trying […]
A former Fort Frances resident is organizing the first-annual “Art Walk”—an event designed to showcase the talents of local artists from both sides of the border. Fourteen artists from as close by as Fort Frances and Ranier, and from as far away as Tucson, Ariz., will have their works on […]
The survey distributed Nov. 1 as part of a recreation and leisure study of Fort Frances has seen a fair response so far, said Jim Cumming, who sits on the town’s recreation advisory committee. About 350 surveys turned in, Cumming noted Thursday morning. “We’re beginning to get a sizable sample,” […]
Local Canada Safeway employees will hold the first major fundraiser for their recently-adopted charity of the year—Fort Frances Crime Stoppers—this Saturday. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., local “celebrities” will be bagging groceries and encouraging customers to “top up” their bills, with the difference going to Crime Stoppers to help purchase playground […]
Dec. 5, 2004 has been designated International Volunteer Day, when volunteers around the world are recognized and celebrated for their dedication. This year, Volunteer Canada is focusing on ordinary people who make extraordinary contributions. Individuals who inspire other people to take time and join in helping to build community spirit. […]
