Staff The annual bathtub races at Pither’s Point Park have always been one of the most unique events of the Canada Day celebrations here in Fort Frances. And while this year’s event should be another exciting affair, the event will also be one to help out a fellow competitor. Sunday’s […]
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Sarah Pruys “Where We All Come Together,” a mosaic that Robert Moore students had been working on for the past few months, is finally finished and ready to be hung above the music room to be seen by everyone who enters the school. The project, designed by teacher Nicole Renberg, […]
Heather Pridham By Heather Pridham Fire Information Officer North West Region The Fort Frances Fire Management Headquarters has some of the most knowledgeable and talented staff in the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergencies Services (AFFES) branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). A large portion of the staff at […]
Dave Ogilvie Barwick’s traditional July 1st celebrations are all set to go. Gary Judson is once again looking after the parade while George Oltsher is organizing the fastball. The parade will take place on Sunday, July 1 with the registration of the participants and line up beginning at 10:30 a.m. […]
Press Release Rent increases for the one million tenant households in Ontario cannot exceed 2.5 percent over the next year, unless a landlord makes a successful application to the Landlord Tenant Board. The McGuinty government passed legislation on June 13, 2012 to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 to ensure […]
Robin McCormick The Emo Royal Canadian Legion Br. 99, will host a ham supper on Sunday, July 1 from 5-7 p,m. The dinner will consist of ham, scalloped potatoes, and perogies. Dessert will be a Canada Day cake. Cost is $14 per adult, and $5 for kids 8 and under. […]
Press Release The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) maintains a commitment to providing information to rural, remote, Francophone, and aboriginal youth about health careers. Summer Health Sciences Camps at NOSM provide students with a unique opportunity to learn about professions in the health-care sector. The NOSM currently is looking […]
the MNR A Caledon man has been fined $2,000 for illegally cutting a trail and operating an off-road vehicle within a provincial park. Florian Kunst pleaded guilty to unlawfully cutting trees in a provincial park and operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in a provincial park without written authorization of the […]
Press Release Oshki Aa-yaa’aag Mino Bimaadiziiwin (Good Life For Young Peoples) is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to bring to life the dreams and aspirations of aboriginal youth across Ontario. Its vision draws together diverse streams of funding, expertise, and guidance to make lasting differences in the lives of […]
Staff For the second time in as many weeks, Mother Nature wreaked havoc over the Emo Speedway as inclement weather conditions forced the cancellation of racing on Saturday night. While it was sunny for most of the day, a brief but heavy rain shower at 7 p.m. proved just enough […]
Lucas Punkari Although he can’t say anything yet about where he’ll be playing hockey next season, Fort Frances native Jordan Larson is already getting excited about the 2012/13 campaign. “Thing are looking very good for where I stand right now, and I’m looking forward to it,” Larson said. “Right now […]
the MNR An Iowa man has been fined $2,000 for illegally constructing a cabin on Crown land. Dan Hupfer of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to illegally constructing a building on Crown land without a permit. In addition to the fine, he was ordered to remove the cabin. Court heard that […]
