New Year’s resolutions are made to get fit and lose weight every January, brining new faces to gyms everywhere—and 2008 is no exception. The important thing, say a number of local fitness experts, is to get new members to realize that a healthier lifestyle goes beyond the first week of […]
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FORT FRANCES—With election day coming up Monday (Jan. 14), the citizens of Fort Frances have been asked to choose between candidates Todd Hamilton and Ken Perry to fill the vacant seat on council. And with mere days left until the ballots are counted Monday night, both candidates weighed in on […]
With $550,000 earmarked for it in the capital budget for 2008, the Town of Fort Frances is aiming to paint and fix the water tower this year. But whether or not taxpayers end up having to foot the bill remains to be seen as the water tower project may end […]
FORT FRANCES—With the Jan. 14 municipal byelection now only a little over a week away, a total of 1,376 ballots have come in so far, returning officer Glenn Treftlin reported Friday morning. Treftlin added those who plan on mailing in their ballots—as opposed to delivering them by hand—should do so […]
FORT FRANCES—Although a Christmas Eve fire at St. Michael’s School left one classroom severely damaged and the rest of the building with minor smoke damage, classes are set to resume there as scheduled on Monday. Chris Howarth, superintendent of business for the Northwest Catholic District School Board, said students in […]
The OPP is investigating a break-and-enter at a garage located in La Vallee Township. A Coleman 5,000 watt generator was stolen. The generator is black with green painted accents. The appearance of the generator is unique because the owner has installed lawn mower tires on the base to help with […]
Fort Frances OPP and a K-9 unit were called to 822 Crowe Ave. to investigate a break and enter to a residence on New Year’s Day. When police arrived, the back door to the residence had been kicked in. Police believe the crime took place on Jan. 1 between 1:10 […]
The New Year’s baby for 2008 is Blaire Avery Cross. She was born at La Verendrye Hospital here yesterday at 8:39 a.m., weighing in at seven pounds, one oz. The proud parents are Pat and Dana Cross, and proud big sisters are Molly and Piper.
It will be cloudy tonight, with clear breaks. Expect an overnight low of minus-eight C (18 F) and light south winds. Tomorrow will see cloudy periods, along with a high of one (34) and low around minus-eight (18). Look for southeast winds at five-10 m.p.h. There’s a 40 percent chance […]
Strong winds that caused power lines to touch were the root of a series of power interruptions which occurred early this morning at residences and businesses located between Central Avenue and Keating Avenue here. Around 3 a.m., winds caused a neutral phase connection to come too close to one of […]
Although a Christmas Eve fire at St. Michael’s School left one classroom severely damaged and the rest of the building with minor smoke damage, classes are set to resume there as scheduled on Monday. Chris Howarth, superintendent of business for the Northwest Catholic District School Board, said students in the […]
Angie Korzinski was the early-bird winner in the “Fun in the Sun” NHL raffle. She won two tickets to see the San Jose Sharks play the Minnesota Wild, as well as hotel accommodations and travel money. The grand prize draw for the “FITS” NHL raffle will be made Thursday, Jan. […]
