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 […]
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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 […]
Duane Hicks Nearly one year after first arriving here in Borderland, the second family of Iraqi refugees has moved away to southern Ontario. Rami Canoon, his wife, Fivyan Shamoon, and their two daughters, Fbaana, seven, and Oryana, three, left for London, Ont. on Dec. 1. “They loved it here but […]
Submitted byJanet Lambert The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary held its December executive meeting on Tuesday (Dec. 4) in the small conference room at the hospital. Convener Janet Lambert reported the “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser held Dec. 9 at the Copper River Inn was a success, with 210 people in attendance. […]
Duane Hicks A local resident would like to see improved sidewalks and highway crossings, as well as more trees, in Fort Frances. Merv Ahrens made a presentation to council during its 2019 public budget meeting Monday evening, noting that although our town was designated by the World Health Organization as a […]
