The five contestants vying for the Fun in the Sun queen title this year now are out and about, meeting the public and helping out with various activities leading up to the July 1 crowning. This year’s contestants are Alyssa Bruyere, sponsored by Heron Landing Golf Course, Erika Johnson (Nickel […]
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The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary doled out heaping servings of strawberries, ice cream, and shortcake yesterday during its “Strawberry Social.” Noreen Robertson, one of the volunteers who organized the annual event, said yesterday that they were hoping to raise about $2,000 to go towards the “Care Close to Home” campaign, […]
“Quest for the Best” will see a battle between newcomers and veterans of the stage when the annual singing competition takes place next month in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. Organizer Dawn Booth confirmed Monday that “The Best of Quest” will see 10 new contestants competing in […]
A new business officially opened here Saturday that offers new hope for those frustrated with the yo-yo results of conventional dieting. The Herbal Magic weight loss and nutrition centre, located in the Senic River Mall on Second Street East here, has 270 franchises across Canada and recently has begun to […]
Town council agreed to make revisions to the tipping fees at the landfill site when the scale there is not in operation, as well as to slightly change its hours of operation, at its regular meeting Monday night. A report by Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown noted the previously-approved […]
Town council agreed to amend its water and sewer billing practices under Bylaw 7/89 at Monday night’s meeting after a report from treasurer Peggy Dupuis recommended a change in the billing date for home-based businesses. In a report to council on May 19, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown recommended […]
The Town of Fort Frances is sending a letter to Municipal Affairs and Housing minister John Gerretsen to ask the province to consider municipalities of all sizes when it comes to making decisions regarding the share of gas tax revenues mentioned in the provincial budget. “We are writing to you […]
There’s an old saying about old dogs and new tricks, but it certainly doesn’t apply to motorcyclists. The image of the motorcyclist is changing. No longer do young, thrill-seeking riders predominate. Today, more and more middle-aged riders are taking to the road—many for the first time. There’s even a name […]
Family and Children’s Services here is planning to relocate from its current address at 450 Scott St. to the renovated westernmost portion of the old Fort Frances High School (260 First St. East) at the end of the month. “We’re excited. We’re very pleased with how the work is turning […]
Twenty smiling students walked across the Townshend Theatre stage last Thursday evening to receive their diplomas and certificates as graduates of Confederation College. Business student Pamela Advent took home the biggest haul, receiving the Academic Award of Excellence, the Campus Award of Excellence, the President’s Award of Excellence, and the […]
Crisis calls were down while “Second Stage” housing occupancy was up last year, the directors of the Atikokan Crisis Centre learned at their annual general meeting here Monday night. The ACC runs a 24-hour crisis line for women seeking help due to domestic violence. The number of calls placed in […]
As part of its five-year forecast for sidewalk repairs and construction, the town needs to look into putting a sidewalk in front of Wal-Mart, Mayor Dan Onichuk said at Monday night’s council meeting. The mayor noted he’s “received a lot of phone calls and a lot of comments from people […]
