Bryce Forbes What started off as a promising season only has gone downhill for district farmers. A beautiful April brought hopes of early bumper crops. But with a wet June, coupled with a pair of heavy downpours in early July, most farmers are now a few weeks behind schedule. “It […]
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Peggy Revell After trekking miles through the heart of Treaty #3 territory last summer, the Good Life for Young People (Oshki Aa-Yaa’aag Mino Bimaadiziiwin) Foundation is setting out again later this month for the second “Walk for Good Life.” “We’re pumped,” foundation president Al Hunter said about this year’s walk, […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances is hosting the annual “Northern Networks” conference in September, with B.C. Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos band slated as the keynote speaker. Set for Sept. 15-17, the conference will bring together economic development officers, elected officials, chambers of commerce, and business people from both sides […]
Peggy Revell Local artist Cher Pruys is keeping up her winning streak. For the fifth year in a row, one of her paintings has placed in the top three at the annual American Society of Aviation Artists International Aerospace Competition. “I’m honoured,” Pruys said about this year’s competition, which saw […]
Bryce Forbes Before committing himself to a dentist office in southern Ontario, Michael Wu wanted to explore all what the province had to offer. So six months ago, he accepted a position with Dr. Mary Ellen Kennedy’s office. And despite only being signed up for the rest of the year, […]
Peggy Revell Several years and with thousands of miles later, contemporary artist Lindsay Hamilton has bid adieu to Canada’s West Coast and returned home to Fort Frances to establish her own art studio. The 27-year-old is returning to her roots, with her family’s business—Little Beaver Snow Park—now being transformed into […]
Staff Signs encouraging the public to go smoke-free where children play will be installed at local playgrounds and parks after town council last night agreed to a proposal from the Northwestern Health Unit. “It’s just to promote healthy lifestyle choices in Northwestern Ontario,” explained Coun. John Albanese, who also is […]
Staff The Town of Fort Frances is continuing with emergency repairs following the discovery of a sinkhole late Saturday afternoon in the middle of the 200 block of Third Street East. The town initially said the road would be re-opened today, but the closure now is expected to remain in […]
Staff Town council will be looking into possibly proclaiming Thursday, Sept. 16 as “National Family Dinner Night” locally at its regular meeting tonight. Council is entertaining the request, which comes from Canadian retail chain M&M Meat Shops. “Family experts and researchers confirm that one of the most valuable gifts parents […]
Bryce Forbes For those worried about gaining the dreaded “Freshman Fifteen,” there is help for you. Presented by Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc., Rylee Blasky and Rooksana Randeree are offering “Nutrition Survival 101”—billed as an educational session for new or returning post-secondary students on campus. A pair of two-day sessions […]
Staff A large sinkhole was discovered in the middle of the 200 block of Third Street East around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The town had scheduled an emergency repair (dig) of the sanitary sewer system today once all the locates have been received, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown said […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances is hosting the annual “Northern Networks” conference in September, with B.C. Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos band slated as the keynote speaker. This will be the third time the conference has been held in Fort Frances, noted organizer Tannis Drysdale. Set for Sept. 15-17, it […]
