Geoff McClain, the local Liberal candidate for the upcoming provincial election, told town council here last night that rebuilding communication between levels of government is key to the future of Northern Ontario—and integral to his campaign platform. “We need to return to a time where there was mutual respect between […]
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The local Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire office over the weekend dispatched one three-person FireRanger crew to join more than 50 other firefighters from the region battling blazes that are scorching British Columbia. More would have been sent if the local MNR fire headquarters had been convinced they could be […]
The number of bicycle stands on Scott Street likely will be reduced by half in the near future because the Business Improvement Association’s board of directors has decided they haven’t seen much use in recent years. Town council is being asked to consider this request from the BIA at tonight’s […]
The Thursday night headline act for the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship unexpectedly cancelled their performance yesterday afternoon, leaving organizers scrambling to find a replacement. Country band Doc Walker from Winnipeg was to perform at 8 p.m. but they cancelled when a family emergency kept them attending. “From what I […]
The deadline for an international talent show being organized by the Citizens for Backus/AB has been extended to next Thursday (July 31). This inaugural show—featuring acts ranging from vocal and instrumental to drama, comedy, and dance—is slated for Thursday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. in Backus Auditorium in International Falls. […]
“I feel like Susan Lucci!” That’s about all long-time “Quest for the Best” competitor Alyson Booth could say last night as she returned to the stage under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina to collect the top prize for her first time. Booth, of course, was referring to […]
With one candidate confirmed, and several “maybes” in the wings, the search is on to see who will run for mayor of Fort Frances in the municipal election in November. Following Mayor Glenn Witherspoon’s sudden announcement Monday morning that he won’t be seeking a fifth term (first reported in Monday’s […]
Preliminary plans for a new library here, including a used bookstore and coffee counter, a teen lounge, and a community room, were unveiled at a public meeting at the Fort Frances Museum last Thursday night. The one-storey option includes a large circular area containing the circulation desk, computers for searching […]
The local United Native Friendship Centre received more than a quarter of a million dollars from the federal Health department this past week to start a full-time Aboriginal Head Start program here. Kenora-Rainy River MP Robert Nault was on hand to present a $260,000 cheque to the UNFC on behalf […]
Last year, Lawrence Eustace, a lawyer from Fort Frances, made his first trip to China. And while he did do some sightseeing, including climbing the Great Wall and visiting the Forbidden City, this was not a vacation. Rather, Eustace went to China along with—and at the behest of—his friend, Norm […]
There’s a lot of excitement around the United Native Friendship Centre and the UNFC Urban Multicultural Aboriginal Youth Centre these days about the annual “canoe-a-thon” coming up Aug. 4-7. But most important element—the fundraising—still hasn’t quite fallen into place. “We’re really, really hoping for participation from local businesses,” said R.J. […]
The appointment of four Northern Ontario reps to a provincial tourism marketing board was viewed favourably by district operators, many of whom have seen a sharp drop in U.S. bookings for the fall hunting season. Virginia McKenzie, Donna Hanson, Roger Liddle, and Edward Meijer were named to the Ontario Tourism […]
