Duane Hicks There won’t be any more blood donor clinics here in the foreseeable future. Due to a decrease in the demand for blood, Fort Frances is among 16 communities where Canadian Blood Services (CBS) has discontinued its mobile blood donor clinics. CBS also is closing three permanent clinics and […]
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Nancy Daley Fulton Fact: •Men are more likely than women to develop schizophrenia at a younger age. •Men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women, with the highest number of suicides occurring amongst men aged 40-60. Sometimes the messages that surround us–that we see and hear […]
Duane Hicks It’s not too late to sign up for a women in mining luncheon here tomorrow. Presented by New Gold, the Rainy River Future Development Corp., PARO, and NCDS, it will take place from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Copper River Inn. Two speakers—New Gold general manager Grant Goddard and […]
Nancy Daley Fulton The mental well-being of all Canadians is important. Mental Health Week is a time for the Canadian Mental Health Association to raise awareness about the mental health issues of Canadians. Every year, we choose a group to focus on–to highlight the particular concerns of that group. This […]
Duane Hicks The Canadian Wildlife Federation is asking the town to consider all other options first before culling Canada geese. In a letter to council, the CWF informed the town that Canada geese are protected under the Federal Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA). In order to carry out such a […]
Joey Payeur A fledgling league’s main goals are to continue building in interest and viability. The Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League fits the bill on both counts with its new season just around the corner. Now entering its third year of existence after being dormant for 30 years, the […]
Heather Latter Although they haven’t performed in three years, Fort Frances Little Theatre pulled off a successful production of the comedy “Office Hours,” which was part of a dinner theatre event at the Copper River Inn last Thursday through Saturday. “It went really well,” enthused director Cathy Richards. “I’m glad […]
Heather Latter He began cooking with his aunt in Fort Frances when he was 12. Now Carl Scott has come full circle as he gets set to open a restaurant of his own—“Carl’s Eatery”—in the newly-renovated Makabi Inn here next month. “In February, I met with Eldon Mose and ran […]
Duane Hicks The 2015 municipal budget received final approval Monday night, which includes a residential tax levy increase of 1.9 percent. While this means the town is collecting nearly two percent more in that class than last year, the residential tax rate actually is decreasing by one percent this year, […]
Duane Hicks Town council won’t be too hasty in eliminating opening prayers at its meetings. The topic recently made headlines across Canada after the Supreme Court weighed in on the use of an opening prayer at municipal council meetings in Saguenay, Que., Fort Frances clerk Lisa Slomke told council in […]
Duane Hicks A local group of volunteers wants to build an off-leash dog park here—and is hoping the town gets on board with the idea. “Paws Around Town” is asking the town for the clear and vacant property between Lillie Avenue South and Webster Avenue, near the Legion Park. Spokesman […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances is among the many Ontario municipalities speaking out against the province’s proposed sale of shares in Hydro One. Council passed a resolution last night in support of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, which is calling on the provincial government to stop the sale […]
