OTTAWA —More than one out of every six families in the Fort Frances region is headed by just one parent, according to new census information that shows the continued decline of the so-called nuclear family across Canada. The latest data from the 2006 census, released yesterday by Statistics Canada, indicates […]
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The annual Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research is coming up this Sunday (Sept. 16) and organizers have got everything lined up. Now it’s just a matter of getting people out to run, walk, bike, or in-line skate that day. “We’re just gearing up and getting ready […]
OPP officers in Northwestern Ontario will be keeping a close eye on commercial truck drivers as they travel throughout the region along Highways 11 and 17 today. In support of “Operation Corridor,” the OPP will focus its attention on commercial vehicle safety in a 24-hour province-wide initiative targeting aggressive commercial […]
With a successful first day under its belt, Canadian Blood Services is aiming to meet its two-day donor quota today as it wraps up its fall blood donor clinic at Fort Frances High School. “We had a total of 160 donors, 127 units, which is about 22 over what we […]
Ten people came out to Pither’s Point Park on Saturday morning for a 5K fun run/walk in support of Bill Michl’s upcoming “Joints in Motion” marathon on the Great Wall of China. Michl said he’s getting closer to his fundraising goal of $6,300 so he can go to China, with […]
Some readers might think the term “general supply” went out of fashion around the time doctors stopped doing house calls. Granted, methods such as niche marketing and e-commerce are now widely adopted, but one local business has found a way to continue to use the phrase successfully. Fort Frances General […]
Help make the trail system in Voyageurs National Park safer and more enjoyable by volunteering to clear trails during the weekend of Sept. 28-30. Park trails are a destination for hikers, bird-watchers, skiers, and snowshoers. Keeping the park’s trail system well maintained benefits not only out-of-town visitors, but also businesses […]
In mid-July, a number of break-ins were reported to the OPP in Rainy River and surrounding area. The Fort Frances OPP Crime Unit investigated the cases and has laid charges in relation to the offences committed at the Rainy River Legion, Rainy River Library, Riverfront Canteen, and Lowes Lumber. An […]
A 33-year-old Saskatchewan man is dead after a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon on Highway 71 near Tower Lake. Kenora OPP said three motorcycles were northbound when the lead vehicle lost control. The driver fell off onto the highway while the motorcycle crossed the road, went through the guardrails, and came […]
The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service responded to a single-storey house fire on the 200 block of Sixth Street West around 11 a.m. yesterday. Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong said yesterday afternoon the cause of the blaze in not known, and is being investigated. “There was significant fire damage. Certainly […]
When the days grow colder and shorter, millions of people with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) get depressed. Weather often affects people’s moods. Sunlight breaking through clouds can lift our spirits while a dull, rainy day may make us feel a little gloomy. While noticeable, these shifts in mood generally do […]
Diane Maxey’s handbell choir will begin meeting again next Tuesday (Sept. 18) at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church here, and both past bell ringers and newcomers are encouraged to come out and give it a try. “Basically, what I want to do is possibly start two groups—one more […]
