Bryce Forbes Fort High students Zack Lampert, right, Damien Stang, Jason Strom, and Nathan Bujold checked out an engine at the Canadian Tire “Car Crew” event Friday afternoon in the Canadian Tire parking lot. The event was staged to show people all the tests they should run on their car […]
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Duane Hicks A finishing touch on Phase II of the Heritage Tourism Project, a series of interpretive panels were installed along the waterfront late last week. The panels are placed so pedestrians can stop at each one and learn about forestry, the fur trade, and the origin of the town’s […]
Peggy Revell Couchiching First Nation put up their controversial toll booth late this afternoon at the west end of the Noden Causeway on Highway. #11. While originally set to go up at noon, delays meant that the booth wasn’t set up until almost 4 p.m. with Couchiching Chief Chuck McPherson, […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—While it hadn’t been erected yet as of 2 p.m. on Friday, two hours later than planned, the Couchiching First Nation band council still was vowing that a controversial toll booth will go up on Highway #11 near the Noden Causeway by later this afternoon. “This morning, […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship has finalized the lineup of entertainment for this year’s tournament, with entertainment director Anthony Mason saying it’s going to be a jam-packed week with exciting performers. The entertainment will start on Thursday, July 22 with the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual […]
Staff The Fort Frances Girls’ Hockey Association is looking to fill convener positions in four of its five divisions. The association has openings for conveners in the Novice, Atom, Bantam, and Midget divisions, and needs a referee-in-chief, as well. Gary Noga already has been named convener for the Peewee division.
Bryce Forbes Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong is hoping there will be no fire bans over the Victoria Day long weekend. Despite the hot temperatures and little precipitation of late, he does not anticipate a fire ban being implemented. He said the fire department takes direction […]
Staff Josh Strain and Garnet Paxson are the regional kings of their respective field events. The two Muskie athletes topped all comers at the two-day NWOSSAA championships that wrapped up yesterday in Thunder Bay. Strain finished first in the senior boys’ high jump and complemented that with a silver medal […]
Staff If the information printed on a box of crackers, jug of juice, or food found in the grocery aisles has puzzled you, then the “Grocery Store Tour” set for next Wednesday (May 26) just may be right for you. Organized by the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and Sunset Country […]
Staff Two nights after suffering their first loss of the season, the Sight & Sound Wolves rebounded here yesterday evening. The Wolves trounced visiting Manitou 12-1 at VanJura Park on the strength of home runs by Clayton “Beef” Windego, Paul Visser, and Dale Jerry. Bob Andy picked up the victory. […]
Press Release When enjoying Ontario’s campsites, lakes, forests, and hiking trails this holiday weekend, remember that you’re in the natural habitat of black bears. Bears have a keen sense of smell, and are attracted by the odour of human food and garbage. To avoid conflicts with bears, prepare . . […]
Peggy Revell The controversial toll booth, which Couchiching First Nation planned to erect on Highway #11 near the Noden Causeway starting at noon today, still was being finished up this morning. The band has said it will charge $1 each way for passenger vehicles and $10 for commercial ones, with […]
