Duane Hicks A Canadian Blood Services clinic assistant prepped Dave Gosman, who’s given blood more than 60 times over his life, to donate “the gift of life” once again late yesterday afternoon during the first day of the fall blood clinic at Fort Frances High School. The clinic wraps up […]
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Jessica George #1 and #2 fans Rebecca Sokoliuk, left, and Jessica Kaun watched with rapt attention and anticipation as Mitch MacDonald hit the stage for the season finale of “Canadian Idol” last night during the party in the lounge at La Place Rendez-Vous. Although he placed second to Theo Tams, […]
Staff While some of the numbers are down from the same period last year, the Fort Frances OPP detachment definitely was busy in the second quarter of 2008, OPP S/Sgt. Steve Shouldice reported to town council Monday night. In the second quarter, local OPP officers responded to 1,175 calls for […]
Duane Hicks While it may not be fall yet, let alone winter, Diane Maxey already is thinking about the holiday season—and that means the “Christmas cantata.” Those interested in singing in this year’s Christmas cantata are encouraged to come out to a listening session on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 […]
Duane Hicks Canadian Blood Services saw a total of 147 donors come out yesterday for the first day of its two-day fall blood donor clinic being held at Fort Frances High School. This yielded 131 units of blood, CBS spokesperson Harvey Heather noted this morning. Since each unit of blood […]
Duane Hicks Public input slated Sept. 22 FORT FRANCES—While summer is not done quite yet, the town already is looking ahead to 2009—with council slated to hold its first public meeting Sept. 22 to garner input on next year’s municipal budget. Council approved a report from treasurer Laurie Witherspoon at […]
Staff It’s time to clean out the garage and basement, and get rid of stockpiles of paint, oil, and other hazardous goods, when Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Day is held here this Saturday (Sept. 13). The event, which previously had been called Household Hazardous Waste Day, will run from […]
Staff Bad weather stopped him the first time, so award-winning Canadian author David Bouchard will return to the area next week to finish up the tour he started last spring. “He’s a very engaging guy. He got to meet lots of people around Fort Frances on his first tour and […]
Press Release At its annual meeting held Sept. 2, the board of directors of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care appointed Deane Cunningham to the position of chairman of the board of directors. Cunningham has been on the board since 2004 and has acted as vice-chair since 2005. He also […]
Peggy Revell Things are gearing up for the annual Terry Fox run being hosted by the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau this Sunday (Sept. 14). “The community has really been involved with it this year. There’s lots and lots of sponsors that have been sponsoring us in so many different ways, […]
Paige Desmond Though statistics say the number of smokers in Canada is steadily decreasing, it is estimated that in Ontario, one in five people lit up on a daily or occasional basis in 2007, according to Stats Canada. And while the physical health risks of smoking are well-known, a study […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances Kiwanis Cub members got to show off their accomplishments last week as the governor of Western Canada District of Kiwanis International visited the area. “As governor, I make an official visit during the year to each division and that’s what I’m doing right now,” said Don […]
