Those on hand for the June 19 concert by the Joel Fafard Band will be in for an evening of fiery rural music when the Saskatchewan native makes his Fort Frances debut at La Place Rendez-Vous. While the concert is being staged by tour de Fort, tickets are available to […]
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For the first time in many years, the local Salvation Army’s “Red Shield Appeal” campaign is falling far short of its goal. The target for 2001 has been set at the same amount as last year–$22,000–but only about $15,000 has been raised by the end of last month. More than […]
Dr. M. E. Kennedy and her staff could not be more pleased with the recent addition of dental specialist Dr. Maria Partida to their team. A former resident of Mexico, Dr. Partida made the trip to Fort Frances two weeks ago to begin her new job and rebuild a life […]
A large tax hike on residential properties here due to Bill 140 may be avoided after all because of a cut in the education tax. “There’s no doubt about it, the decrease in our share of school tax has made it much easier,” noted Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. The recent announcement […]
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 […]
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, […]
