the MNR A Ministry of Natural Resources enforcement blitz on June 11 in Fort Frances District resulted in a 95 percent compliance rate, with only 19 charges laid and 18 warnings issued to anglers. MNR conservation officers, including the canine services unit, checked 788 people on Highway 11 at Couchiching […]
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Joey Payeur Alex Adrian and Jarred Taylor do not possess reputations as people who spend their time patting themselves on the back. But if the duo wanted to sing their own praises, they certainly have earned bragging rights within their school. The St. Francis Grade 7 track-and-field meet held Friday […]
Staff After two weeks of gorgeous skies at the Emo Speedway, Mother Nature reared her ugly head once again this past weekend. Rain on Saturday morning, coupled with a steady drizzle throughout the day, led to the third cancellation of the season at the 3/8-mile oval. Action is set to […]
Staff Lorne Ricard of Fort Frances was at the top of the heap in his division Sunday at the annual Manitoba Marathon in Winnipeg, capturing first place in the men’s 55-59 age group with a time of 3:18:28. That time also was good enough to finish in 41st place overall, […]
Joey Payeur With two shooters from each side already having missed in the penalty kick shootout, and with an anxious parent and a collection of breath-holding players eyeballing her every move, Jamie Spencer could have been excused if she felt a little nervous. After all, that’s a truckload of pressure […]
Press Release Weechi-it-te-win Family Services has been working hard over the past three years to find the right property to relocate its former TLC/TFC programs, now known as the Ganawendaasowin Assessment Program (GAP) and Ganawendaasowin Treatment Program (GTP). The Ganawendaasowin programs are renowned across Ontario and Canada for their culturally-congruent […]
Press Release More than 50 aboriginal youth are showcasing their images and stories in an online gallery. With support from the province and Planet IndigenUs, professional aboriginal photographers visited seven communities to mentor youths in Grades 6-8, teaching them about photography and how to use it to tell a story. […]
Robin McCormick Fort Frances Little Theatre’ production of “How the West was Won in a Dress” promises to be an entertaining and hilarious evening as talented local actors show us their best. The play will be staged June 25-26 and June 28-29 at 7 p.m. at the Cornell barn on […]
Press Release Every September, schools across the country volunteer to hold an event called the Terry Fox Run. Students fundraise for the event and when it’s over, the funds are sent in and that’s that. Not so at Nestor Falls School, where students and staff decided they would take the […]
Press Release This September, Fort Frances High School will offer a Specialist High Skills Major in Manufacturing (SHSM). This can introduce students to skilled trades and professional fields such as engineering, welding, pipefitting, electrical, manufacturing, and law-related areas before they graduate. Schools require community business partners to provide these opportunities. […]
Dave Ogilvie The Township of Emo’s annual Canada Day celebrations will be bigger and better this year! Starting around 3 p.m., the Lions Park will be the scene of events and activities for the kids and adults alike. Also starting at 3 p.m., classic cars, tractors, stock cars, and other […]
Rylee Blasky Looking for something rewarding to do this summer? Gardening is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get active, and grow your own food. Never planted a seed before? It’s okay—you don’t need to have a green thumb to grow a garden. A successful garden needs sun, water, […]
