It’s hard work keeping an ice shed stocked through to the end of August. Every year in the waning days of February, families from a handful of cabins along a small lake in northwestern Ontario work together to cut and pull blocks of ice from the lake’s frozen surface to […]
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Megan Walchuk Mehgan Crampton and Jasmine Neault put the finishing touches on a their spring wreaths, during a craft workshop at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre last weekend. The museum has a wide variety or programs and events available to the public. On March 7, the facility will […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong KINGSTON, Ont.–With four national men’s curling titles to his credit, Kevin Koe already has a Hall of Fame resume. Winning another Tim Hortons Brier crown would put his name into the record books. The defending champ will skip the Canada entry when the main draw begins […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The City of Toronto and the union representing thousands of its workers agreed yesterday to extend a strike deadline by 48 hours, with both sides expressing optimism that a deal can be reached to avoid a labour disruption. CUPE 416 president Eddie Mariconda said the parties […]
Jamie Mountain photo Andros Bruyere ran the floor as he looked to set the offence in the Muskie junior boys’ basketball team’s 47-45 win over the Dryden Eagles in the NorWOSSA final on Monday afternoon at Fort High.
Jamie Mountain photo Flynn Perry shielded the puck while teammate Jaden Wake looked on during the second period of the Fort Frances Lakers’ 3-2 shootout loss to the Dryden GM Ice Dogs on Sunday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Sam Odrowski New Gold’s trucks haul thousands of tonnes of ore to the mill each day, which are then processed to recover gold. It is estimated that New Gold will process nearly 250,000 ounces of gold this year.
Above, Lorna Cochrane, left, and Nancy Jones trade off telling the English and Anishinaabemowin language versions, respectively, of the tale of Nanabush and the Spirit of Winter during the “Come Listen to Them Tell Legends” storytelling event held at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre on Saturday, Feb. 15. Below, Dorothy Medicine, left, […]
Sam Odrowski New Gold’s open pit is expected to be depleted by early 2025. Currently they are stockpiling lower grade ore from the open pit that will be processed at the mill when underground operations begin in 2022.
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The town of Fort Frances passed a resolution last night that’s aimed at creating more equitable railway taxation and raises concerns surrounding rail safety. The resolution, which received unanimous support from council at Monday’s meeting, arose out of the CN Rail derailment near Emo last Tuesday involving 30 cars, seven […]
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Megan Walchuk
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Set among the pines, boasting soaring ceilings and sleek decor, is Fort Frances’ newest dining hot spot. But don’t put off getting a reservation, because this exclusive pop-up dining experience won’t be around for long – the chefs need to get back to class. The Stepping Stone is a teaching […]
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For the first time ever, the town began its regular council meeting on Monday with a land acknowledgement. “We’ve talked about it for quite a while, every conference we go to there’s always an acknowledgement about being on our traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people in this area,” Mayor Caul […]
