Every year, a group of freshly-graduated high school students move out of their homes and spread their wings in different cities and areas. Some go to Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, and Duluth while some move farther afield to Vancouver, Toronto, and Halifax. It seems that every time this happens, those you […]
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If a disaster were to strike in Fort Frances, the fire department, OPP, and other local agencies have undertaken emergency planning to protect the town and its citizens. But what can local residents do on their own to help themselves? With Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4-10) underway across Ontario, Fort […]
The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market opened Saturday with a handful of vendors who braved the cold northwesterly winds that howled through town. “I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone and recruiting the vendors,” said Carley McCormick, who has taken on the job as market manager this year. McCormick is looking […]
Research suggests seniors who have an active social life with friends and family can reduce the likelihood of conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia, according to a recent study published in the journal, Lancet Neurology. “They’ve shown that people that have a good support network, whether it be family or friends […]
After first announcing it would discontinue service from Fort Frances to Thunder Bay as of May 4, and then later July 4, that date now has been pushed back to Aug. 20, a Greyhound spokesperson reported yesterday. Mel Levandoski, Greyhound regional manager for Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northern Ontario, said the […]
The Atikokan Crisis Centre is debuting the documentary, “Not a Loliday,” next Wednesday evening—a film by Patricia Lambkin of Atikokan that deals with complex and pervasive issues regarding the abuse of women. “It’s very different from anything else I’ve ever done. Much more emotional, a really troubling issue to address,” […]
The Muskie soccer teams kicked their seasons into gear last weekend. The girls’ squad opened action with a home exhibition tournament on Friday and Saturday so the players could accumulate some experience before the NorWOSSA season began. The tournament not only was an opportunity for the girls who make up […]
The local Ducks Unlimited committee commemorated its 25th year by raising funds at its annual banquet at La Place Rendez-Vous on Friday night. The event raised more than $20,000 through raffles, silent and live auctions, and ticket sales. “They [Ducks Unlimited] go and they use the money to restore wetlands […]
On Saturday, Joe Basaraba and Mitch Cain both were given news that they had been selected in the annual OHL draft. Basaraba, who played for the Muskies last season, went in the second round (22nd out of 301 players drafted) to the Erie Otters while Cain, a member of the […]
Tim Desjardins and Jamie Jensen competed in the all-Ontario badminton championships held May 1-3 at Brock University in St. Catharines. They were entered in the senior boys’ doubles division and had their eyes set on the gold medal, but unfortunately they came up a little short. The pair certainly got […]
After spending almost seven months in Winnipeg, Jennifer Marr is now back home in Emo and has brought with her son, Benjamin, who was born prematurely in November. Not only did Benjamin arrive nearly 15 weeks early, but he weighed in at just one pound, four oz. It’s been a […]
The Northwestern Health Unit is actively trying to improve health and food security by raising the nutrition level of the food we eat through a wide range of programs. These include “Plant a row, Grow a row,” food box programs, community gardens in Emo and Fort Frances, a “Buy Local” […]
