FORT FRANCES—While a second all-candidates’ forum—sponsored by the Fort Frances Labour Council—is scheduled to take place Wednesday evening, at least eight of the council candidates will not be attending. Rick Wiedenhoeft said late Monday morning that he, Tannis Drysdale, Todd Hamilton, Neil Kabel, Andrew Hallikas, Paul Ryan, and Sharon Tibbs […]
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RAINY RIVER—More than 50 people rose early Friday morning in Rainy River to kick off the “Care Close to Home 2” fundraising drive for a CT Scanner at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. The Rainy River Legion prepared and served a pancake-and-sausage breakfast for the crowd at 6:30 a.m. […]
FORT FRANCES—While being a senior may mean retirement from the working world, it doesn’t mean retiring from the rest of what life has to offer. As such, the Fort Frances Seniors’ Coalition wants to show local senior citizens that there’s plenty for them to do. Seniors—and their families—are encouraged to […]
The annual reminder that it’s important to give on a global scale during the Christmas season came round again last Friday as “Operation Christmas Child” shoeboxes were made available at the Canada Safeway store, local sponsor for the program. “Operation Christmas Child,” a yearly project organized by Samaritan’s Purse International […]
FORT FRANCES—The Northwestern Health Unit is advising area residents that there has been a greater than usual number of outbreaks of illness caused by Norwalk-like viruses in institutions, including schools, child care centres, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. “This time of year is when that illness makes its rounds,” environmental […]
FORT FRANCES—Just in time for Ontario Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Oct. 19), the local District Mental Health Services Older Adults Program has launched its new seniors’ safety calendar. Gerri Yerxa, a geriatric mental health therapist with the program, was at Canada Safeway here Wednesday for its monthly Seniors’ Day, where […]
While the topics ranged from economic development to community services, the need for better communication with the public—and between mayor and members of council—clearly was an issue for mayoral candidates Roy Avis and incumbent Dan Onichuk during a forum last night at the Civic Centre. “Over the past three years, […]
The town’s “Citizen of the Year” selection committee is asking the public to start thinking about individuals who have made a difference in our community and nominate them for the award, which is being given out for the 19th time this year. “It’s a nice way to show appreciation to […]
I allowed my name to stand for council because I felt our present council was not working in the best interests of the citizens they were elected to represent. Example #1—Front Street condominiums. Council never should have invested in a project that ought to have been private. When serious taxpayer […]
I am a retired high school teacher and former Muskie athletic director. I grew up in Fort Frances, graduating from Fort High in 1967. After attending university, I taught in Red Rock for eight years until an opening came up at Fort High in 1981, where I taught physical education […]
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the Fort Frances Labour Council will be sponsoring an all-candidates’ debate, which will take place at the Métis Community Hall (old Polish Hall). All the candidates running for positions on the Fort Frances town council have been invited to attend, and will be given a timed […]
I have been an active resident in Fort Frances for 37 years, continuing to involve myself in many different roles throughout the community and district. Being married for 36 years to Allyson, I am a stoic member of my family, providing my children and grandchildren a positive and motivational role […]
