Staff Sixty-five people of all ages helped to raise more than $12,000 during this year’s “Polar Plunge” organized by the Voyageur Lions Club, with 50 of them brave enough to jump into the icy waters of Sand Bay in front of a crowd of spectators on New Year’s Day. “It […]
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Pessimism about our economy rarely pays off in the long run. Time and time again when we were feeling particularly glum, things turn around before we reach any kind of disaster. While that record is worth noting, Canadians and our counterpart south of the border are despondent. There can be […]
Duane Hicks Local residents looking to put their Christmas trees out on the curb can mark Saturday, Jan. 14 on their calendars as the Fort Frances Fire Brigade makes the rounds for its annual pick-up. As in the past, the tree pick-up is being held on the first Saturday following […]
the OPP The OPP is reminding the public about important but simple steps they can take to avoid what commonly is referred to as 9-1-1 “pocket dials.” A “pocket dial” occurs when a cellular phone stored in an insecure fashion, in places such as pockets, handbags, and backpacks, inadvertently place […]
Press Release The Ontario government announced last week the interest rate for the Variable-Rate Ontario Savings Bonds (OSBs) will be re-set at 1.00 percent for the next six months. The rate reset applies to Variable-Rate Bonds purchased from 2005-08. The next rate reset will occur on June 21, 2012 and […]
Press Release Ontario is providing families with five simple tips to help them become smarter consumers, shop wisely, and protect their hard-earned money in the New Year. Simple tips to guide consumers as we move into 2012 include: •Choose carefully Consumers only should deal with businesses they trust. For major […]
Heather Latter Besides ringing in the New Year this weekend, Dr. Elaine Spencer also will be celebrating her retirement from the Fort Frances Community Clinic after practising here as a family physician for the last 43 years. “I know I’m going to miss it,” she said in an interview yesterday […]
Duane Hicks While it didn’t draw quite as many people as last year, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 24th-annual community Christmas dinner on Sunday once again saw a solid turnout. Lead organizer Karen Mitchell said about 200 people attended the dinner, which ran from noon-2 p.m. at Knox United Church, […]
Staff Walmart Canada is feeling the Christmas spirit, with local staff yesterday donating $770 to the local Salvation Army food bank. Walmart Canada donated $5 for each person who signed up for a Walmart Rewards MasterCard during a seven-week campaign to fight hunger, which ran from Oct. 21-Dec. 9. Locally, […]
Staff Efforts are underway to help local resident Cindy McCormick with medical expenses—and ensure her 10-year-old son has a good Christmas here. Terri Davis of the Makabi Inn said McCormick, who works there, recently had to be flown to Toronto to receive emergency medical care. Davis noted McCormick had three […]
Duane Hicks A district initiative to promote local spending and protect jobs recently got funding support from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. The initiative, being spearheaded by the Rainy River Future Development Corp., received $49,000 from the province—funds which will be matched by the local sector and hopefully the […]
the OPP The Festive R.I.D.E. season began Nov. 25 and continues through to Jan. 1 to keep motorists safe on our roadways. As of 8 a.m. yesterday (Dec. 20), members with the North West Region OPP had charged 31 individuals with impaired/over 80 mg, issued five three-day suspensions, and conducted […]
