The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will take place in Fort Frances at 2 p.m. this Sunday, running from the OPP detachment at the Civic Centre to the Tim Hortons on King’s Highway. The event is held in 35 countries and in many municipalities across Canada, and […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit has declared the dock in front of the Harbourage Restaurant unsafe for swimming after high bacterial counts were discovered in that area during routine water sampling. This swimming area is closed and will remain closed until further notice. Weekly routine beach sampling will continue […]
Registration forms are now out for the fifth-annual “Ride for Memories,” which will see motorcyclists raise money for the local Alzheimer Society on Saturday, Sept. 8. Not only are the forms available at local businesses—including the Super 8, The Place, La Place Rendez-Vous, and the Adventure Inn—but also at […]
For the eighth year-in-a-row Tom Bruyere is once again organizing his 20-mile “Walk for Dialysis.” The annual walk that has raised well over $100,000 for the local renal dialysis program at La Verendrye Hospital will take place on Friday, Sept. 7 at 8 a.m. Anyone can participate in […]
While council still has to pass the bylaw, the Town of Fort Frances’ clerk’s office should be performing civil marriages starting this fall. At Monday night’s council meeting, council approved a report from clerk Glenn Treftlin informing them that he and deputy clerk Kathy Lawson have now been […]
Most Ontarians, are well aware that this October they will be heading to the polls to cast their vote in the Ontario General Election and are adequately informed to make a decision. But, what most are not aware of, is that a provincial electoral reform referendum will also take […]
Teachers from across Northwestern Ontario will have the opportunity to participate in a two-day writing workshop presented by writing specialist Ruth Culham next week at the Rainy River District School Board’s annual “Summer Institute.” The presentation, “Traits in Action” is expected to be provide the educators with valuable […]
Local singer Brittany Hayes is heading to the national stage after winning the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition in Thunder Bay this past weekend. Along with a cash prize for her first place finish, Hayes will head to Toronto in November to represent Northern Ontario at the National Youth Talent Search. […]
Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ week-long 20th anniversary celebration at Couchinching First Nation targeted youth on Tuesday with meaningful conferences to help guide children, teens, and families down the right path. Youth of all ages were offered the opportunity to participate in Turtle Concepts empowering performance by Dave Jones “a […]
After raising $800 for the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research during her bike ride from Fort Frances to Emo last year, local resident Marie VanUden is gearing up to make that trip again. On Aug. 28, weather permitting, she will make her trek starting from The Place and […]
With summer’s end drawing near, the Fort Frances Public Library has decided to hold another car rally adventure Thursday, Aug., 23 to cap off a summer of fun with a fundraising bang. “We figured because everyone had so much fun last time this would be a great way to […]
The province is expanding and standardizing archery seasons for white-tailed deer as part of a sustainable wildlife management program, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay said last Thursday. “Expanding deer populations mean that we can further increase hunting opportunities in many parts of the province,” noted Ramsay. “We are also […]
