Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—William Moody Jr., who passed away Saturday, was able to enjoy trips to Toronto Maple Leafs games and Disneyland thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation Canada—and now a long-time friend of his is working to make sure other youths suffering from illnesses can see their dreams come true. Tyson […]
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Duane Hicks Outdoor rinks are now open Local children and adults alike are invited to come out to a free community skate next Wednesday (Dec. 30) from 1-2:15 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Mayor Roy Avis is sponsoring the event, which also will feature free hot chocolate. “I […]
Staff Christmas came early for the Fort Frances Lakers when town council last night agreed to grant a handful of concessions for the fledgling Junior ‘A’ hockey team this season. These considerations include: •resident youth ice rental rate; •pool/fitness centre student membership rates less 20 percent; •ice painting at no […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Ontario is axing the fall report card. The change, which will make the province the only one in Canada to grade all elementary students just twice a year, is the latest evidence of a growing backlash against marking children early, often, and on a rigid scale of […]
Staff With a tentative agreement reached over the weekend, it appears the local “DriveTest” centre, along with those across the province, will be re-opening early in the New Year after being on strike since August. An e-mail to The Canadian Press from Paul Dalglish, DriveTest’s managing director, indicated most centres, […]
Staff Town council will vote on a bylaw to impose a jump in user fees for 2010 at its final meeting of the year tonight. If passed, the bylaw will mean a two percent hike for most user fees for local services, whether they be building permits or gym memberships. […]
the OPP The Community Drug Action Team conducted a vehicle stop in town last Wednesday, resulting in one person being charged with trafficking Oxycocet and possession of marijuana. Subsequently, a search warrant was executed later that day at 528 Third St. W. by the Community Drug Action Team, along with […]
Staff With this year’s OPP Festive R.I.D.E. campaign now in its fourth week, police have been busy making sure district roads stay safe this holiday season. For a three-week period ending Dec. 18, police checked a total of 4,425 vehicles in Rainy River District. They administered a total of three […]
The Canadian Press WHITEHORSE—Finance minister Jim Flaherty says he will not be pressured into a quick fix for the country’s pension system, but believes he is close to forging a consensus with the provinces about what steps to take next. “We’re not going to shoot from the hip on this,” […]
Duane Hicks With the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” coming up exactly two weeks from today, more and more brave souls have stepped forward to take an icy dip for a good cause on Sand Bay on New Year’s Day. “We are hearing good buzz about the […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Fewer Canadians are putting money into retirement plans, according to the Royal Bank’s annual RRSP poll. Canada’s largest bank said Wednesday that 32 percent of Canadians have not started saving for retirement yet, compared to 24 percent in 2008. The study also found only 36 percent say […]
Duane Hicks A Kaitlyn Drive couple got a shock Tuesday after they discovered a deer being eaten by wolves in their backyard. Kevin Knutsen said Thursday morning that his wife, Marla, was in their home that afternoon when she noticed some movement in the yard. Having seen deer in the […]
