Four men from the Fort Frances area have been convicted of constructing a cabin on Crown land without a work permit. Don Roth, 46, of Fort Frances, Marvin Smith, 53, of Devlin, Gary Gushulak, 50, of Dryden, and Alan Eide, 47, of Fort Frances were each fined $1,500 plus a […]
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With the June 12 entry deadline fast approaching, the Fort Frances centennial committee is still looking to the community for some ideas for logos and slogans to promote the event. “There’s been a fair amount of talk but nothing going on. We haven’t received any entries,” CAO Bill Naturkach, a […]
While it may be three weeks away, the Fun in the Sun committee already is gearing up for the big three-day summer celebration. “It’s starting to shape up. But we welcome any events in the community,” said FITS committee member Laurie Beadle. “The more there is to do, the better.” […]
Since the deadline for applications closed May 25, the Northwest Catholic District School Board is beginning the process of hiring a new director of education. “We’ve begun the process. We’ve been doing background checks and setting a meeting for interviews,” current Education Director Carol-Lynne Oldale said. Oldale submitted her resignation […]
Tantalize your taste buds this Saturday at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on McIrvine Road in Fort Frances. It’s home baking day–with vendors preparing something special for their customers. The Heatwole Family has been a valued vendor at the market for many years. To accompany their breads, homemade noodles, and […]
In the fall of 1999, the much-anticipated Townshend Theatre opened to the public. “Theatre rings with applause at grand opening. People gave high praise for support” read the headline as . . . “Natalie MacMaster received the first standing ovations in the facility.” (Fort Frances Times Sept. 22, 1999). It […]
As they hit Day 27 of their strike, employees of the Fort Frances and District Association of Community Living are garnering support from other unions here. CUPE Local #65 members received a cheque Monday from CEP #92, which represents mill employees here, and also have had many supporters join them […]
Here were the academic award winners at the FFHS awards showcase held Monday afternoon: Grade 12 Pens (14 times on Honour Roll) Jamie Algie, Kimberly Badiuk, Jacqueline Badiuk, Amanda Cotterill, Allison Cox, Charles Fisher, Dan Gibb, A.J. Gill, Elissa Green, Sarah Gushulak, Lindsey Hallikas, Cole Kaemingh, Rachelle Lavigne, Joel McCoy, […]
Since it was established in mid-November, the Fort Frances Area Needle Exchange has seen some use in the district and has been deemed successful by organizers. “I’m pleased with the how it’s progressing. People are starting to access it, and it’s been requested now in other parts of Northwestern Ontario,” […]
With 35 team captains and about 350 participants out collecting pledges, the first-annual “Relay for Life” here is quickly gathering momentum. The local event likely will follow in the footsteps of several “Relay for Life” events in southeastern Ontario, which collectively raised about $1.6 million for cancer research. The local […]
The popular BIA mid-summer “Mall Day” event, slated for Thursday, June 28, will have a completely new look this year. For the first time, Scott Street will be kept open to vehicular traffic, with the racks of display merchandise and various displays to be on the sidewalks. This change, according […]
“Quest for the Best” already is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship late next month, with contestant forms available as of last week. “Quite a few people have called so far. And lots of people have picked up forms to enter,” […]
