Press Release The Fort Frances McDonald’s restaurant has new owners. Steve and Diane Ford have taken over the restaurant from previous owner/operators John and Sharon Myers. “We’re thrilled to become the McDonald’s owner/operators in Fort Frances,” said Steve Ford. “We’re looking forward to continuing John and Sharon’s legacy of giving […]
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Staff After winning their first three meetings of the regular season, the Fort Frances Lakers have run into trouble against the Dryden Ice Dogs as of late. The Lakers fell 6-4 last night in Dryden—the third-straight setback the red-and-white have suffered at the hands of the Ice Dogs. Tied 4-4 […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber is putting together a new business directory, which it aims to have ready by the annual Home and Leisure show here on the first weekend of May. Chamber manager Anthony Mason said the organization got the idea for the business directory after president Mark […]
Press Release In the past year, the Salvation Army in Fort Frances has seen far more people than ever before come through its doors seeking assistance. Yet while need has increased, financial donations through our annual Christmas Kettle campaign have not. In fact, Capt. Angel Sandoval reported the annual campaign […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to check local ice conditions before heading out to fish. Ice conditions can be deceptive and variable. Here are some things to remember: •Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness across most lakes and rivers. This can be particularly […]
Robin McCormick The Muskie boys’ hockey team will hold its annual tea and bake sale on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 2-4 p.m. in the Fort Frances High School cafeteria. Be sure to attend for an enjoyable afternoon while supporting the squad. • • • The Emo Legion will host a […]
Press Release Northern Community Development Services (NCDS) is excited to announce it is hosting its first-ever career fair and training expo. Entitled “Shape Your Future,” this project could not have come at a better time, said case manager Kelly Kennedy. “With the steadily-declining forestry sector and the projected booming job […]
Press Release Snowmobilers are reminded to put safety first and plan ahead before riding the trails this winter. Snowmobiling continues to be one of the province’s most popular winter activities. With more than 34,000 km of trails to travel, Ontario’s snowmobile routes are among the world’s best. Make your ride […]
Press Release A partnership announced last Wednesday (Jan. 11) will boost Ontario’s forest industry and help strengthen the provincial economy. The Ontario Forest Industries Association is the first participant in “Ontario Wood,” a new program designed to expand markets for Ontario wood products. The program encourages Ontarians to buy local […]
Press Release Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd. is pleased to provide an update on its Pipestone Project (formerly referred to as the “Straw Lake Project”) located 50 km north of Fort Frances. An initial Phase I diamond drilling program has been approved by the company for the newly-acquired Straw Lake West […]
Dave Ogilvie The next men’s breakfast meeting will take place this Saturday (Jan. 21) starting at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. This month’s $10 buffet, which costs $10, will feature guest speaker Steve Toriseva of Emo. Toriseva, who loves the outdoors, including hunting and fishing, earns his living doing […]
Press Release Ontario is making it easier for seniors—aged 80 and over—to renew their health cards from the comfort of their own homes. The province’s new mail-in renewal service allows them to apply for their new cards by completing and signing the back of their renewal notices and returning them […]
