Press Release The Sleepy Owl is pleased to be a part of the beautiful and exciting things happening in downtown Fort Frances. We’re literally making space for it! The hotel was purchased in February of last year by a young entrepreneur. He and his team are working together to find […]
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Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Choraliers impressed the audience of nearly 300 people at the Townshend Theatre on Sunday afternoon with their performance of the annual Christmas cantata, this year entitled “Good News from Home.” But what if Borderland residents could enjoy high-quality vocal performances by talented ensemble members more […]
Duane Hicks For an impressive 31 years, the community Christmas dinner sees local residents from all walks of life come together for food and fellowship–and next Tuesday will be no different. The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau will be hosting the annual dinner from noon-2 p.m. on Christmas Day at Knox […]
Duane Hicks Word Thursday that Repap Resources Group has notified Resolute Forest Products that it wishes to buy the local paper mill’s assets and start producing packaging grades (sack kraft papers) next year already has got people thinking positively about 2019 and beyond. “It’s definitely positive news,” Fort Frances Chamber […]
From the ODA Dentists across Ontario hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, and are gifting you with helpful dental tips to keep it a merry time for your mouth. Whether you’re staying in with family and friends, or heading out to parties between now and New Year’s, […]
Duane Hicks Jim MacDonald Motors will have a new owner as of Jan. 2, 2019. Nick Beyak, who currently owns Sunset Country Ford here and Dryden GM, has purchased a third dealership. “Being from Fort, and having the GM dealership here in Dryden and the Ford dealership down there, it […]
Over the years, I’ve discovered many simple methods that will help to easily perfect the meals that we serve. Some are so obvious, like a meat thermometer. Yet it’s bizarre when I come across a household that does not have one. Always during the approach of traditional holidays like Thanksgiving, […]
Press Release Employment, Workforce Development and Labour minister Patty Hajdu announced Monday the launch of the employer application period for the 2019 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. Not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers, and private employers with up to 50 employees now can apply for funding to hire a young Canadian this […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care would like to take this opportunity to bring our residents, patients, and the community up to date with regards to our progress at the Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home. In October, Riverside entered into a three-year agreement with Extendicare Assist to support our management of the […]
Duane Hicks District nursing students will be able to get their education closer to home starting next fall. Confederation College will be offering a fourth intake of the Community-Based Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program in September, 2019. The program, in partnership with Lakehead University, will be supported […]
Duane Hicks After almost 16 years with the town, treasurer Laurie Lindberg is retiring at month’s end. Mayor, council, and administration expressed thanks to Lindberg during Monday night’s regular meeting. Mayor June Caul said Lindberg “has been so invaluable to me to learn the ropes and to understand things” during […]
Duane Hicks Go jump in the lake! The Voyageur Lions Club of Fort Frances is looking for folks to brave the icy waters of Sand Bay on New Year’s Day for its annual “Polar Plunge.” The fundraiser once again will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1 on […]
