Staff The “Project Safe Hallowe’en” committee is inviting everyone out to its third-annual “Trunk or Treat” event on Monday (Oct. 31) from 5-7 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. Library CEO Caroline Goulding said 14 decorated vehicles will be lined up in the parking lot so children can go […]
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Duane Hicks The executive director of Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services was among the presenters calling for more long-term support for indigenous communities in crisis last week in Ottawa. Calvin Morrisseau, who also is secretary/treasurer of the First Nation Health Managers Association, appeared with FNHMA executive director Marion Crowe […]
Heather Latter Fort High students aren’t afraid of the walking dead. In fact, they’re going to share “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” as they present Don Zolidis’ comedy at the Townshend Theatre tomorrow through Saturday. Teacher Tracy Rob, who is assisting with the production, noted the annual fall […]
Duane Hicks Lovers of classic automobiles will be thrilled to know Fort Frances is one of the stops on the Canadian Coasters 50th Anniversary Cross-Canada Tour next summer. The local International Early Iron Car Club will be hosting the Canadian Coasters—which consists of a procession of more than 100 vehicles […]
Duane Hicks The local business community would like more input on any future amendments to the town’s business licensing bylaw. Town council voted 5-1 against a recommendation to approve an amended draft of the bylaw during its regular meeting Monday night, citing it needed more changes and clarification. Fort Frances […]
Duane Hicks The town’s business licensing bylaw will remain status quo for now. Town council last night voted 5-1 against a recommendation from the Planning and Development executive committee to approve an amended draft of the bylaw. This means the current bylaw will remain in effect for the time being. […]
Staff The amended version of the town’s business licensing bylaw could take another step forward tonight. The Planning and Development executive committee has recommended town council approve the amended business licensing bylaw and direct staff to prepare a final version for passage at council’s Nov. 14 meeting. An open house […]
Staff User fees for town services could go up in 2017. Town council will receive a recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee for a 1.5 percent increase to all user fees during its regular meeting Monday night. This increase is in line with the Ontario Consumer Price Index […]
Staff In an effort to reach more women in Fort Frances and surrounding area who require Pap tests, many local family doctors once again are striving to make them more accessible. “Since October is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we have set time aside in our schedules to allow for many […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances will be among nine new OPP detachments to be built in the future. The Ontario government announced last week it would be replacing structures that have reached their useful life. Insp. Steve Shouldice, detachment commander of the Rainy River District OPP, said there’s been talk of […]
Duane Hicks While dealing with wildlife is all part of living in Northwestern Ontario, sometimes it can be un-“bear”-able. Just ask Idylwild Drive residents Jim and Kathy Cuthbertson, who were among those rejoicing Monday morning after a black bear that had been loitering in their neighbourhood for the past month […]
Duane Hicks Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op is hoping to expand into Rainy River District next year. The first and only online local food co-op in Northwestern Ontario will be holding a trio of information sessions in Emo and Fort Frances next week to begin engaging consumers and producers. A consumer […]
