My belief in our community, and the desire to keep our community strong, is the principal reason I am running again for town council. Through hard work, fairness, and dedication, I will continue advocating for an informed public, be available when someone has concerns or questions, and look out fore […]
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I was born and raised in Fort Frances, and my family were early settlers in the district. I have left Fort Frances many times but something has always called me “home.” In May, 2013, my partner and I purchased our retirement home in Fort Frances and came back to stay. […]
Heather Latter It’s off to a good start. The first two days of voting for Knox United Church’s submission in the Aviva Community Fund Challenge has the local idea on par with many of the top submissions. “We’re pretty pleased with everything so far,” Bill Gushulak, co-chair of the “Knox […]
Duane Hicks Perspective. It’s a quality mayoral candidate Dan Onichuk wants voters to remember when they see his name on the ballot in this month’s municipal election. Onichuk, who served one term as mayor from 2003-06, is the youngest of the three candidates at age 54. And despite having spent […]
Duane Hicks “It’s time for a change.” That’s the campaign slogan of Andrew Hallikas who, after eight years as a town councillor, is vying to be mayor in this month’s municipal election because he feels he is an agent of positive change to help steer Fort Frances toward a better […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances has been hit hard in the past couple years but it is not down for the count. And at such a crucial point in the town’s history, incumbent mayoral candidate Roy Avis would like another four years to help “build a future for this great community.” […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Power Corp. customers now have the option to get their hydro bills via e-mail. The FFPC launched its new electronic billing system today, and people can choose whether to get their bills sent to them in the mail or electronically. Historically, customers have received a paper […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services Inc. is aware of the high need for a detox facility in the area and soon will be submitting a proposal to the government for annualize funding for the project. Lori Flinders, director of Behavioural Health Services with FFTAHS, noted that in […]
Duane Hicks Local voters will get the chance to hear what those running for mayor and town council have to say next Tuesday (Oct. 7) when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce hosts a candidates’ forum. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. Chamber […]
Staff The United Native Friendship Centre is hosting its semi-annual clothing giveaway next week and still is accepting donations. “We do this to make sure everyone has appropriate clothes for the seasons,” said Karly Rousseau, an aboriginal family support worker, noting right now they’ll be focusing on warm clothing. “We […]
Staff The Knox United Church here once again is looking for community support as it competes in the Aviva Community Fund Challenge. Entered in the $50,000-$100,000 category, the church is seeking funding for its renewal project to make the building more accessible. “[It] is a large, centrally-located building used by […]
Staff Mehr bier, bitte! The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is busy planning its first-annual “Oktoberfest” dinner and celebration. Set for Friday, Oct. 10 at the Legion, Chamber manager Annely Armstrong-Thorstad said tickets are on sale now. They cost $25 each, and are available at Betty’s, From the Grind Up, […]
