Duane Hicks With the 99-year lease for Pither’s Point Park due to expire May 1, concerned citizen Andrew George wants to get a conversation going as to what area residents think about the issue? George has scheduled a public forum for Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the East […]
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Peggy Revell A passion for the environment has led to district siblings Aimee and Nathan Pelletier to trade in the lakes and rivers of Northwestern Ontario for the Atlantic Ocean. The pair, who grew up just north of Stratton, currently are finding academic success and making inroads towards improving the […]
Duane Hicks The recently-released Ontario Tourism Competitiveness Study, chaired by former Ontario finance minister Greg Sorbara, recommends the redrawing of travel regions across the province—folding Sunset Country into a massive region stretching from Sault Ste. Marie to the Manitoba border and leaving some wondering about the negative consequences of that. […]
Peggy Revell Although summer may seem like a long ways away, now is the time for students to get into gear and start looking for a job. “A lot of positions, especially for university and college students, they start hiring and doing things February and March,” explained Bridget McGinnis of […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Sixteen Canadians are now several steps closer to becoming Canada’s two newest astronauts—destined for a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station—after being plucked from a field of thousands. The 15 men and one woman endured a number of physically and mentally demanding tests, including an underwater […]
Staff An eastbound CN freight train was expected to get rolling again by noon today after it derailed yesterday morning at Rainy River First Nations. A total of 13 cars jumped the track shortly before noon, reported Frank Binder, CN regional manager of Public and Government Affairs. No injuries were […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—In the midst of a dusty desert landscape, Pte. Dan Martin clambers up a well-positioned hill to scope out potential threats to his fellow Canadian Forces soldiers. But he fails to take proper cover while perched atop his post and instead serves as an easy target for […]
Duane Hicks The deadline for tenders for the new Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre is tomorrow at 2 p.m., at which time they’ll be opened publicly and read aloud in the committee room downstairs at the Civic Centre. “We’re looking forward to it,” library board chair Joyce Cunningham […]
Staff The Northwestern Health Unit rescinded the boil-water advisory for the Town of Rainy River late Friday. Laboratory testing of the town’s water supply no longer indicates the presence of bacteria. The health unit first issued the advisory on Feb. 27 due to an ongoing problem with turbidity in the […]
Duane Hicks While figuring out their income tax may not be difficult for some, it can be stressful to others—especially if they can’t afford to hire a service to do it for them. As such, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau once again is offering a helping hand through the Canada […]
Staff After electing Robin Payeur of Causeway Insurance at its Feb. 24 board meeting, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce continues to look for one more director to fills its ranks. The responsibilities of a director include: •to help formulate and review various policies, proposed actions, programs, and projects so […]
Duane Hicks While Fort Frances may be covered in snow, the local Chamber of Commerce already has flowers on the brain as it gears up for its annual beautification program, “Project Petunia.” “We’re going to do a big campaign this year, because it is our 100th year celebration, and expanding […]
