Duane Hicks Fort Frances Coun. John Albanese was re-elected chair of the Northwestern Health Unit’s board of health for a sixth-consecutive year during a meeting Friday in Dryden. “I am looking forward to leading the Northwestern Health Unit for another year, and thank the board for their support throughout the […]
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Peggy Revell Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is leading a group that’s looking into improving services within the district for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, including whether or not a Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Centre is needed here. While still in the early stages, the group includes representation […]
Duane Hicks An Canadian Armed Forces reservist for more than five years, Fort Frances native Lt. Andrew Curr is heading to Afghanistan this week for a nine-month tour as a duty officer. Curr, 23, has been studying history at the University of Regina while serving as a reservist with the […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Coun. John Albanese was re-elected chair of the Northwestern Health Unit’s board of health for a sixth-consecutive year during a meeting Friday in Dryden. “I am looking forward to leading the Northwestern Health Unit for another year, and thank the board for their support throughout the […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances will make another attempt to rally regional support for improved access to the Ontario Tourist Information Centre (OTIC) here. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig said the town held a meeting back on Dec. 3, where it invited other municipalities to come out and […]
Duane Hicks It now is illegal for Fort Frances residents to feed deer after council passed a bylaw Monday night to ban feeding wildlife except for birds, squirrels, and chipmunks. The bylaw applies to all land within the corporate limits of the Town of Fort Frances. No owner or occupier […]
Peggy Revell Besides turning up the heat and wearing warmer clothes, one thing the bitter temperatures have inspired a lot of local residents to do is seek warmer climates. “It’s been really busy,” Pat Herr of International Travel Services said about local residents booking trips south. “And I think it’s […]
Staff The deadline is fast approaching to nominate an educator who has made an impact for the Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence. The annual awards are meant to recognize teachers, support staff, principals, and the many others who are a part of, and make a difference in, the education system. […]
Staff Former district resident Donald Smith, now living in Kenora, was sentenced here Monday to a total fine of $28,000, along with two years’ probation and 240 hours of community service, after being found guilty last May on four counts related to making, possessing, and distributing obscene material. Justice Jack […]
Staff Time travel, disappearing acts, magic, illusions, and, yes, even a psychic chicken. That’s what’s in store Friday night when the world renowned magic show, “Magical Moments in Time,” takes to the Townshend Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Ted and Marion Outerbridge, the show promises a blend of magic, […]
Duane Hicks For the first time in quite a few years, town council will review policies such as council remuneration, appointment of councillors to paid committees, travel policy with regards to per diems and personal car usage, and policy on attendance of council at out-of-town meetings. “Over the last two […]
Staff The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service was dispatched to the AbitibiBowater mill here around 3:45 p.m. yesterday in response to a fire alarm after an overheated steam line apparently caused a small blaze there. Chief Gerry Armstrong said the fire had been extinguished by mill staff before firefighters […]
