(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Police have laid five charges against a former Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) member. In late 2021, the Ministry of the Attorney General requested that the OPP investigate allegations of misconduct by members of the TBPS. That review led to an investigation by the OPP Criminal […]
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The Border Skating Club showed off their year’s work with a Family Night themed exhibition, on Sunday, April 7. Family and Friends were treated to a fun, fast-paced show, which included choreographed group and solo performances. Above, is a No Rules Night “Sugar Rush” performance; right, was graduating senior Abbi […]
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The 10th annual Chuck McPherson Memorial Hockey Tourna- ment was held at the Duke Arena last weekend drawing teams from across the district and beyond. 13 teams competed across three age groups. Medal winners were as follows: Gold Winners:U-9 – Armstrong CrushersU-11 – Green Pro TarcatsU-13 – Attack Noir Silver […]
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This year’s winners were: Rookie of the year- Blake Kreger Barney Maher Award for MVP- Ashton Veldhuisen Danny Johnson Award, to the player who best exem- plifies Danny’s attributes of Honest, dedication, positive attitude, perseverance, work ethic, desire to excel and strong playing ability. -Klyde Laplante Bert Egan Award for […]
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The ladies of the Goodman family enjoy a Victorian inspired high tea at Cornerstone Christian School in Emo last Saturday. Many ladies (and a few gentlemen) enjoyed tasty baked goods and tiny sandwiches while supporting the school. The tea was sponsored by C-Tech Mechanical and Smashing Tea.
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The Weber Brothers lead off a great night of music at Tour de Fort’s second last show of the year on Monday night at the Townshend Theatre. The Weber Brothers were followed by hugely entertaining Johnny Max band, led by the charismatic Johnny Max himself on vocals. The next and […]
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Borderland Pride has offered to drop a human rights complaint against The Township of Emo, if a set of conditions are met. The Pride organization issued a formal complaint against the Township to the Human Rights Tribunal, after council voted against a Pride affirming proclamation and flag raising heading into […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
A lot of the old favourites will be back but the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is hoping that more businesses will rent tables for the April 26-27 expo which will bring visitors from across the District to see what Fort Frances has to offer. Heather Johnson is the Executive […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Brant Witherspoon’s boxing journey began when was 13 years old in Fort Frances, Ontario, his hometown where no boxing gyms existed. His father Gord helped him collect boxing equipment in their garage so he could train as best as he could, but Witherspoon still found it difficult to excel without […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Fishing guides from the United States are being permitted to work in Canadian waters, causing local Canadian businesses to sound the alarm to government officials without much success. “We want to know why people from the United States are given work permits to come work in Canada to exploit our […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Scientists are looking at new ways to monitor the health of our local waterways, and they want the public’s help to do so. As part of the 2024 Ag Day event held this past Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Chapple, Teika Newton, the international watershed coordinator with the Lake of […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
While personal drone technology has been on the market for years, experts say its specific uses in agriculture is becoming more clear and could eventually lead to innovative new applications for the local farmer. As part of the Ag Day 2024 event held this past weekend at the Chapple Rec […]
