Aiming to draw 30 teams for the second-annual “Curl for Cancer,” organizers said 24 already have signed up for the March 2 fundraiser at the Fort Frances Curling Club. “It seems to be going pretty good,” said Nadine Johnson, who is co-organizing the bonspiel again with Wendy Derendorf and Cheryl […]
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Annette Hayka squints as she tries to read the numbers in the new phone book. Her eyesight hasn’t suddenly failed her, and she doesn’t need to renew the prescription on her glasses. Bell Canada has just reduced the font size on the Northwestern Ontario phone book—and many people are saying […]
Parents of Alexander MacKenzie and Sixth Street students are gearing up to defend their schools at meetings with the Rainy River District School Board this week. While school sub-committees had recommended closing both Alexander MacKenzie and Sixth Street in favour of an expanded J.W. Walker, not all parents are convinced […]
Following a request from the Economic Development Advisory Committee at Monday night’s council meeting, the town has agreed to consider having formal survey drawings of the Fort Frances Airport done for future development purposes. “I’ll be arranging a meeting with Bill Caul, airport superintendent, and Geoff Gillon, where we’ll discuss […]
The fourth-annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner Sunday night at La Place Rendez-Vous managed to exceed organizers’ expectations, bringing in $16,100—about $1,100 more than last year—to help local families with medical expenses. “It was a great evening. Really a lot of fun,” said George Blanc, co-organizer and co-owner of the Rendez-Vous. […]
On Feb. 14, 1963, the community mourned the loss of J.M. “Mel” Newman, who had arrived in Fort Frances in 1934 and became an important member of the community. He served as the 16th mayor of Fort Frances beginning in 1957, and his two terms included some important developments—the Portage […]
Although the forms only have been available for about a week, nominations are starting to trickle in for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s seventh-annual business awards. ”We have about 18 so far,” Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth said this morning. “So it’s slow like it was last year. “The nomination […]
The Town of Fort Frances looks like it will be paid $34,004.36 for damages and costs incurred from the three vicious storms that hit the district last July 31, council learned at Monday night’s regular meeting. “The various divisions have put together the damage reports, and the final report will […]
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has given its consent to the functional program and latest plans that were submitted for Phase IV renovations at La Verendrye hospital. This means Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. now can draw up the contract for Ministry of Health approval. Once approved, it […]
With the World Health Organization’s 11th-annual Conference on Safe Communities coming up here in May, conference co-ordinator Jeannette Cawston will make sure council is up to speed on what’s shaping up at tonight’s regular meeting. “I’ve never presented to council before. I’ve presented to different councillors at different levels but […]
A gutsy goose will teach the values of friendship to young theatre-goers in “Martha,” which will hit the Townshend Theatre stage tonight as part of the Kid’s & Co. series. “Martha is an eccentric old lady who doesn’t make any friendships,” noted Gaby Emond of Kids & Co. “A crazy […]
The old Canada Customs booths on the international bridge will be empty starting Thursday as the new facility on Church Street finally opens. Canada Customs spokesperson Nancy Schultz said the new location, with its modern facilities and technology, will make the border crossing here more efficient for travellers as well […]
