The Atikokan Crisis Centre is debuting the documentary, “Not a Loliday,” next Wednesday evening—a film by Patricia Lambkin of Atikokan that deals with complex and pervasive issues regarding the abuse of women. “It’s very different from anything else I’ve ever done. Much more emotional, a really troubling issue to address,” […]
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After spending almost seven months in Winnipeg, Jennifer Marr is now back home in Emo and has brought with her son, Benjamin, who was born prematurely in November. Not only did Benjamin arrive nearly 15 weeks early, but he weighed in at just one pound, four oz. It’s been a […]
While Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. can’t yet give a firm date as to when the new CT scanner at La Verendrye Hospital here will be operational, they want district residents to know they’re busy making preparations to get in on line as soon as possible. During a site visit […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources has declared a Restricted Fire Zone in the Lake Despair area, about 30 km northwest of Fort Frances, to protect the safety of First Nation residents, cottage owners, and resource users, and to reduce the wildfire risk to property and industry values. MNR fire management […]
Despite the damp ground and sporadic patches of snow, the Muskie girls’ senior soccer team is ready to hit the field and start the season off right—hopefully with some solid victories. The squad will host a pre-season tournament at the St. Francis pitches, beginning tomorrow with games against Dryden at […]
FORT FRANCES—The Fort Frances Public Library board passed a motion Wednesday night to keep the plans for a new library as a stand-alone project—at least until the local public school board can provide information on cost-savings to sway their opinion. Library board chair Joyce Cunningham said Thursday morning a special […]
FORT FRANCES—There will be no “Fun in the Sun” queen crowned on Canada Day here as a lack of contestants has forced organizers to cancel the event this year. While a call for contestants was first put out a few weeks ago, no young women ended up committing prior to […]
When it was first conceived in 1981, “Jump Rope for Heart” was supposed to last only three years. In that first year, the response from schools was quite good, with 125,000 parents, teachers, and students taking part. With more than $1 million raised that year, the program looked like it […]
A joint meeting between delegates of the Concerned Citizens’ Committee (Kenora) and the Fort Frances Community Action Group was held in Kenora on April 20. Both groups discussed the lack of citizen involvement in local municipal decisions due to special interest politics, which exclude the democratic rights of community taxpayers. […]
Northwestern Ontario once again celebrated excellence in patient care as cancer care providers from Dryden and Fort Frances were honoured with Human Touch Awards at Cancer Care Ontario’s annual general meeting in Toronto. The Human Touch Awards honour front-line cancer care professionals from across the province for providing exceptional and […]
Janice Beazley, acting chair of the North West LHIN, announced yesterday that Tom Sarvas has been appointed to the board of directors. Sarvas’ appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council was endorsed by the Health and Long-Term Care minister George Smitherman, and is effective as of April 2. Sarvas is […]
The holiday season is long over but the spirit of the season continues here, where Canadian Tire is helping families in need in the community. On Thursday afternoon, Canadian Tire owner Paul Sunstrum presented Capt. Angel Sandoval with $775 raised through the Canadian Tire Foundation for Families’ “Family Tree” program. […]
