Duane Hicks Local residents showed interest in the possibility of a new condominium in Fort Frances last night as 40-50 people showed up at the Civic Centre for a public information session. Economic development officer Geoff Gillon conducted the session, explaining the impetus for it and what residents can do […]
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Jessica George Does it get any better than hearing a live musical performance while doing an afternoon of shopping? The Eddie Coffey Group of Newfoundland is set to hit the parking lot at Wal-Mart here from noon-4 p.m. this Friday through Sunday to raise money for Canada’s woundedwarriors.ca—a charitable organization […]
Duane Hicks The “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign’s “Drive for 35” phone blitz carried on yesterday, seeing pledges totalling another $3,000. Campaign chair Mark Kowalchuk said this morning they’ve now reached $734,000, “moving closer to $750,000, which is still our goal, ultimately, and $35,000, our goal for this week.” […]
Duane Hicks Cellphone customers in Fort Frances soon should have more service providers to choose from after town council on Monday night approved a request from Dryden Municipal Telephone System to lease space on the water tower for a cellular antenna, and directed that an authorizing bylaw be prepared. Operations […]
Staff The “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign’s “Drive for 35” phone blitz continued to be a success yesterday, seeing pledges totalling another $7,000 towards the final $35,000 needed to meet its $750,000 goal. Campaign chair Mark Kowalchuk said this morning they’ve now reached $731,000, adding a highlight was seeing […]
Staff Homecoming is one of the biggest parties of the year for high school students—and naturally with celebration often comes alcohol. But teens need to be aware that if they are going to party, they need to do it safely. So with the pressure on to be part of the […]
Press Release What are the benefits of the “alternate school day” schedule? Consistent feedback from school boards throughout Ontario indicates the following benefits of an alternate school day schedule: •more time for instruction; •a more settled day, especially in the last block; •fewer discipline problems; •more easily scheduled presentations by […]
Peggy Revell He may have been here for only a few days, but renowned Canadian author David Bouchard has left his mark on the area with a simple message: Children and youth need to read to get ahead in life, and to do this, parents and the community need to […]
Staff The Town of Fort Frances is advising the public that the Portage Avenue underpass will be completely shut down from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today thorugh next Tuesday (Sept. 24-30). Crews were scheduled today to pour concrete for retaining wall footings on the northeast side footing number one and southeast […]
Peggy Revell Fall is finally here, and for the Urban Multiuse Aboriginal Youth Centre that means the start of some new programs to go alongside the regular favourites. One of the new initiatives for this season includes focusing on young women, said UMAYC co-ordinator, Aimee Beazley. “I’m hoping that I […]
Paige Desmond With the recent wild fluctuations in the stock market, it’s only natural that those with investments may be feeling a little stressed. But Susan Bodnarchuk, a certified financial planner at Holmlund Financial here, said there is no need for panic. “Talk to [your] advisor if [you’re] concerned,” she […]
Nancy Daley Fulton Did you know . . . •Mental illnesses indirectly affect all Canadians through illness in a family member, friend, or colleague. •Twenty percent of Canadians personally will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. •Mental illnesses affect people of all ages, educational and income levels, and cultures. […]
