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 […]
Local News
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. […]
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 […]
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,” […]
