Pastor Stephen Laing late Thursday afternoon added his name to the list of candidates running for a seat on town council in the November election. As the clock ticks down on the deadline to file nomination papers (5 p.m. today at the Civic Centre), the pastor at Calvary Tabernacle Church […]
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After having to cancel it last year, the local Business Improvement Association has planned a day full of activities, especially kids, for its “Harvest Festival” tomorrow (Sept. 27). “Things are looking up,” said BIA co-ordinator Harlene Lowey, who noted all the arrangements have been made for the event, which will […]
There’s been a shake-up in the list of candidates running for mayor as Coun. Sharon Tibbs joined the race late Wednesday after Coun. Deane Cunningham withdrew for health reasons. “This [health] was not an issue when I filed my nominations papers on Aug. 14,” Coun. Cunningham said Wednesday afternoon. “I […]
Town council voted 4-3 on Wednesday against a bylaw to seal a deal between the Town of Fort Frances and Stratton Equipment to develop the old Fort High property on First Street East. The vote came after a special committee of the whole meeting that was held in-camera (behind closed […]
Organizers of the fall Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic here are hoping more people come out to give the “gift of life” today after yesterday didn’t draw quite enough donors. The quota yesterday was 160 units of blood, but only 151 were drawn. Still, Marnee Miller, a long-time volunteer […]
For those looking to escape the hype around the season premier of “ER” and aren’t interested in the latest weekly instalment of “Survivor,” there is another option tonight. The Citizens for Backus A/B is hosting the contemporary folk acoustic duo Dancing Light at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls starting […]
While the Northwestern Health Unit reported Monday that three dead crows from Fort Frances have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the total for Rainy River District to five this summer, that very well may be the last time the disease shows up in 2003. “Talking to folks from […]
Victims of crime could see some special attention to help them deal with the stress of their misfortune if a coalition of local groups get what they want, Fort Frances OPP S/Sgt. Hugh Dennis said in a verbal police services activity report to town council Monday night. “I’ve been talking […]
A province-wide campaign to increase awareness of the symptoms of stroke—as well as the importance of getting immediate medical treatment—was unveiled yesterday morning in Thunder Bay. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, will kick off the new campaign featuring […]
Though it wasn’t a sandbox, last night’s televised provincial leaders’ debate sounded like they were in one as all three took shots at each other—and raised their voices to drown out one another. At one point, moderator Mary Lou Findlay had to interrupt the three as they had become so […]
An eclectic group of locals make their way up the steep staircase at the Masonic Lodge here four times a year with a half-dozen glasses in hand to share in the camaraderie of the Celtic culture—and the tasty goodness of a wee dram of single malt scotch. There is a […]
The new owner of the Red Dog Inn here is looking at re-opening the business in stages, starting next month. “Well, I’d like to be open soon,” said Don Lee, the Sioux Lookout businessman who bought the bankrupt hotel. “But it will probably be . . . in the next […]
