Lindsay Campbell Northern Community Development Services (NCDS) has been a significant employment resource in the community helping those with anything from finding a job to writing a resume to preparing for an interview. In 1975, the organization was founded as a private charity with the mandate of providing employment and […]
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Duane Hicks The cause of a 14-railcar derailment near Barwick last Friday is still under investigation, with the clean-up expected to take several weeks, according to a CN spokesperson. CN crews, including senior officers in operations, environment and dangerous goods, remain on site and are progressing with the clean-up. As […]
Staff The reconstruction project taking place on King’s Highway is continuing at a steady place. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told Fort Frances town council last night that work is a little bit behind schedule “But this is the biggest block,” he said, referring to the work being done […]
Staff The Moffat Family Fund will be dispersed to 10 local clubs and charities at the evening’s council meeting. This year’s recipients include: •the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron; •Sunny Cove Camp; •OPP Youth Foundation; •Fort Frances Multi Use/Tennis Court Committee; •Salvation Army; •Community Garden & Kids Garden Club; […]
Duane Hicks CN crews, including senior officers in operations, environment and dangerous goods, remain on site and are progressing with the clean-up of Friday’s derailment near Barwick. A total of 14 cars on the eastbound mixed freight train derailed around 5 p.m. Friday, including cars carrying grain and cars carrying […]
Staff In the wake of a CN train derailment in Barwick yesterday which resulted in a fuel spill, the Ministry of the Environment has officials on site, working closely with emergency responders and CN rail to make sure all impacts to the environment are assessed and minimized as much as […]
Staff Barwick residents were evacuated from their homes late yesterday afternoon after a train derailment. A total of 14 rail cars, some possibly carrying fuel, went off the tracks near Barwick. The Nordbord mill was shut down and about 60 homes were evacuated. Evacuees convened at the Emo Arena, the […]
Staff A heat warning from Environment Canada is in effect for the weekend. A very warm and somewhat humid airmass will be in place across portions of Northwestern Ontario for the next few days. Daytime highs are expected to reach 30 degrees today, tomorrow and possibly Sunday. In addition, overnight […]
Press Release A total of 12 workshops are scheduled over the two-day period of this year’s Harmony of Nations Music Festival, offering something for everyone. The workshops will take place at the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. both Friday, July 17 and […]
Heather Latter The second-annual “Harmony of Nations” music festival is looking for volunteers to help out with the event. “The big thing we need people for is set-up,” voiced volunteer co-ordinator Sarah Marusyk. She noted since the festival is taking place under the big tent at the waterfront, the first […]
Press Release The Honourable Greg Rickford, MP-Kenora, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, yesterday held a Northern Ontario Forest Industry Roundtable to identify opportunities to increase jobs and growth and strengthen collaboration and innovation in the forest sector. The participants, […]
Lindsay Campbell Frances Koncan, a Couchiching band member and former Fort Frances resident, will premiere a self-penned play at this year’s Winnipeg Fringe Festival. Entitled “How to talk to human beings,” it is based on a variety of her theatre-related experiences. As a graduate of a joint program between University […]
