As we begin our second year of operation, we want to take a moment to thank all those who have supported Best for Kitty. Whether you have donated financially, given such items as food or litter, adopted one of our cats or kittens, or just spread the word about our […]
Local News
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the October Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Thomas Nachuk of Thunder Bay, ON with the winning ticket number M-7012799. Nachuk takes home $14,430, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Friday, October […]
Allan Bradbury
On October 26, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds) hosted a deer skinning workshop. Pictured is Haley Broadbent (Blue sweater) and Cheryl Morrison (Red jacket). Instructor Pat Hyatt says it is important to do these kinds workshops so that traditional indigenous ways of life can be remembered and stay in use. The deer […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
On Saturday Nov. 6, Beyak automotive group is hosting a community street hockey tournament at Fort Frances GM. The tournament is free to enter and open to all ages and skill levels. The tournament will kick off at 10 a.m on the Fort Frances GM parking lot and families and […]
TORONTO — Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on Treaties Recognition Week: “Our government is marking the sixth annual Treaties Recognition Week by encouraging students and the public to learn more about treaties from diverse Indigenous perspectives and supporting broader understanding of treaties’ importance in […]
Allan Bradbury Photo
Rod Davis of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29, helps raise the poppy flag at the civic centre Friday, Oct. 29. The legion has launched its annual poppy campaign leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. Poppies are available at various locations around town, with all funds providing financial […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances council approved a 4 per cent user fee increase as recommended by the Administration & Finance Executive Committee. Dawn Galusha, town treasurer, said in a report submitted to council, that user fees are an important part of the operational budget preparation for the coming year. This percentage increase […]
Press release
The Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce that Alyssha Hansma has been selected as the Human Resources Manager. Alyssha completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Psychology Major and Business Minor in 2013 from University of Manitoba and has over seven years of Human […]
Staff
With cold weather closing in, the Volunteer Bureau is launching its annual coat drive. The exchange will begin tomorrow, October 29, and will continue until November 7. Coats will be accepted throughout. Anyone in need of a new winter coat for their child is welcome to stop by the Volunteer […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
A legal opinion provided to the Town of Fort Frances on wood allocation of the Crossroute Forest did not include a possible 2017 audit – that would have been the most recent audit which also referenced the mill being closed -– and suggested an uncertain, but possible, path for the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
While the Canada-United States border is set to open up even further early next month, the mayors of Fort Frances and International Falls are expressing some concerns even as they celebrate the communities being able to connect once more. Following the move by the Canadian government to reopen the land […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances council dismissed the Integrity Commissioner’s recommended sanctions against Coun. Douglas Judson. Darrell Matson, delegated commissioner to the Town of Fort Frances, made three recommendations to council members: that his report be received for information purposes, that Judson publicly acknowledge his lapse of judgment and issue […]
