The first baby of 2003 here is a 6 lb., 12 oz. girl who was born to Jeff and Candace Johnson at 9:06 a.m. on Thursday at La Verendrye hospital. The baby girl, who was not named as of press time, also is the first baby of the town’s centennial […]
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With the holiday season slowly winding down, the Fort Frances Fire Brigade wants local residents to know they’re once again going to be picking up Christmas trees. “We take the Ukrainian Christmas into account, which I think is on Jan. 6 and 7, so we’ll be doing the pickup on […]
The first day of 2003 brings with it more than just a new year, it also is the first day of Fort Frances’ centennial celebrations that will extend until next April. And according to centennial co-ordinator Marla Simpson, people are beginning to get interested in the activities. “It’s been difficult […]
With the Northwestern Health Unit having told district businesses to “butt out” in the New Year or face some hefty fines, some local restaurants and bars have agreed to ban smoking while a few others just aren’t budging. “As of the first of January, we’re going smoke-free in the lounge,” […]
Even though it was her first year organizing the community Christmas dinner, Vanessa Hebert found the annual event going as strong as ever, drawing about 220 people–20 more than last year. “I’m definitely already looking forward to next year,” she remarked Friday. “I was nervous about it this time,” she […]
Whether it was donations of food to hampers for needy families or donating time manning the Christmas kettles, there’s no question local residents were even more generous this Christmas season than last, said Capt. Eric Alcock of the Fort Frances Salvation Army. “The Christmas kettles did well. I think we […]
With the Northwestern Health Unit having told district businesses to “butt out” in the New Year or face some hefty fines, some local restaurants and bars have agreed to ban smoking while a few others just aren’t budging. “As of the first of January, we’re going smoke-free in the lounge,” […]
Even though it was her first year organizing the community Christmas dinner, Vanessa Hebert found the annual event going as strong as ever, drawing about 220 people–20 more than last year. “I’m definitely already looking forward to next year,” she remarked Friday. “I was nervous about it this time,” she […]
More than 25 people have stated their intention to take the “Polar Plunge” here tomorrow (Jan. 1). Swimmers and parents from the Fort Frances Aquanauts, along with a group of lifeguards at the Memorial Sports Centre pool, are among the latest to join the list of those planning to jump. […]
If the fact that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve just hit you while reading this sentence, you probably don’t have anything planned to ring in 2003. But don’t fret, there’s still time to find something to do. New Year’s celebrations are plentiful here, no matter what you are looking to […]
After almost 10 years at its current location (256 Scott St.), Tammi’s Flower Garden is moving across the street to a location previously occupied by A Buck or Two and Ocean’s Pet Store. “It’s about time for another move,” store owner Tammi Shoemaker said this morning, recalling she first got […]
After a week of no pickups, residents are reminded the recycling schedule will resume here Monday. Those households that normally see pickups on Monday and Tuesday can expect to see their “blue boxes” picked up on those days. But as there will be no pickup on New Year’s Day (Wednesday), […]
