Paige Desmond “When we went into care, my dad fought for us,” explained Christine. “My mom had schizophrenia,” she continued, describing how she and her four siblings ended up in the care of Family and Children’s Services here. In 1991, when Christine was four, her mom got sick and as […]
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Press Release Labour market analysts say small businesses are growing in Kenora District. Statistics point to firms with five-nine employees showing the most growth. “We need to keep that trend alive,” stressed Calista Livingston, co-ordinator of the FI:RE Conference 2008 coming up Oct. 2-3 in Dryden. She cited current labour […]
Peggy Revell They may be vying for a seat in Parliament hundreds of kilometres away in Ottawa, but the four local candidates in the Oct. 14 federal election have their sights set on addressing local economic issues if elected. Incumbent Liberal MP Ken Boshcoff stands by his record as for […]
Paige Desmond With the annual Homecoming football game taking to the field tomorrow, and Friday being a P.D. Day for district students, no doubt many parents are hoping their teens have absorbed safe partying tips from three local programs aimed at ensuring teen alcohol use is done safely. D.A.R.E., P.A.R.T.Y., […]
Duane Hicks In response to a call for input into its 2009 budget, the Town of Fort Frances received only a few requests from local groups and residents during a public meeting here Monday night. Cathy Emes, first vice-president for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, asked council to support […]
Peggy Revell EQAO test results have been released for schools across the province, and one of this year’s highlights includes Fort Frances High School being chosen as a “success story” for its accomplishments. “The EQAO results are indicating that we are definitely on the right path,” noted Jack McMaster, director […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances’ Catholic schools are well above the provincial average after the release last week of EQAO testing results for schools across the province. “I’m very proud of our results this year, and they are the result of ongoing dedication and hard work from our staff and administration,” […]
Paige Desmond With each passing year, the populations of small towns like Fort Frances face a decline. In recent years, this decline has prompted statistical and analytical studies, and now is generally regarded by experts as a desperate situation. Some of the decline is attributed to normal mortality rates, as […]
Duane Hicks Union Gas will be replacing an estimated 43 km of steel natural gas lines within Fort Frances over the next couple of years. “Union Gas is working on plans to upgrade the natural gas distribution system in the Fort Frances area,” Andrea Stass, manager of Public Affairs and […]
Duane Hicks The Ontario Historical Society delivered a new tool kit here Monday to help the town better identify how to make its historical buildings more accessible to those with disabilities. In partnership with the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario, the OHS had produced the Accessible Heritage Tool Kit for Ontario’s […]
Duane Hicks Construction work on the Noden Causeway continues to move according to schedule, and it’s currently expected to be fully open to traffic (and the speed reduction of 50 km/h removed) by mid-October. MTO regional director Larry Lambert said Friday the first phase of the five year project—work on […]
Duane Hicks The “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign’s “Drive for 35” phone blitz got off to a good start yesterday, having raised $9,000 of the final $35,000 needed to meet its $750,000 goal. Campaign chair Mark Kowalchuk said this morning that thanks to the generosity of area residents, they’ve […]
