I’m a local firefighter, but I’m also the guy who lives down the street from you. I am a parent of two children, and perhaps I share with you the same dreams you have for your children. I am faced with the many problems you have. I am also faced […]
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Film: “Spy Kids” Director: Robert Rodriguez Starring: Antonio Banderas, Alan Cumming Rated: PG Rob’s Rating: ****1/2 out of 5 If you were skeptical about “Spy Kids” when it first came out to theatres last May, you can forgive yourself now that it’s on DVD and video. Sure it looks like […]
After an interesting public session was held to determine whether Front Street should be renamed, it will keep its name instead. During Tuesday night’s council meeting, three residents stepped forward to question the need to rename Front Street as La Verendrye Parkway. “I’m all for this, it’s a great idea, […]
The process of getting renovations underway at La Verendrye hospital hopefully will take a step forward sometime in December, the CEO of Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc. said. “The revised plans are now in the hands of the Ministry [of Health]. They’re certainly on board with it,” said Wayne Woods. […]
With the province-wide ’flu immunization program starting here Oct. 22, the Northwestern Health Unit once again will be administering the shots–but not without paying a price. “Our problem is that the funding is at the same level as last year,” Dr. Peter Sarsfield, medical officer and CEO of the Northwestern […]
The Emo Toy Library and Resource Centre is gearing up for an exciting October, with activities such as a family pancake breakfast and, of course, Hallowe’en planned. The pancake breakfast is slated for Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. as part of the ETL’s celebration of the annual Week […]
In conjunction with National Depression Screening Day, the local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association will be holding a clinic tomorrow (Thursday) at Pharmasave. “This is part of a national screening campaign to raise awareness and detect signs of depression,” said Nancy Daley, community support staff with the Canadian […]
The River Walk Condominium project on Front Street will move forward–albeit on a smaller scale. With just 24 people having made down payments on the 36 available units, architects instead have re-worked designs to include only 32 so the project can enter the next phase. “They reconfigured the floor plan, […]
Former Fort Frances resident Rob Murray has collected a countless number of hockey memorabilia in his life. But he said assembling a display to mark the 50th anniversary of the season in which the Fort Frances Canadians won the Allan Cup–which currently sits in the showcase at La Place Rendez-Vous […]
A committee of about a dozen people presented the first part of a massive plan to “Re-invent Fort Frances” to town council Tuesday night. The plan, which includes an enhanced entranceway on this side of the border, expansive parking areas, parks, decor, and building relocations, was put together and presented […]
Before a stretch of road here is renamed La Verendrye Parkway, town council is asking for public input Tuesday on the proposed change. At around 7 p.m., residents are invited to comment on, or question, the move to rename Front Street from Victoria Avenue South to Elizabeth Avenue East, along […]
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for not only family and friends, but for the things we sometimes take for granted–like shelter and food. While Capt. Eric Alcock of the local Salvation Army reported the food bank is in good shape here, it’s now the time of year when […]
