NDP leader Howard Hampton put working families first this week by announcing “Ontario Smiles,” the NDP’s Fair Dental Access Plan that would enhance dental care for kids and other Ontarians without dental coverage. The NDP’s four-year plan would see Community Dental Health Teams provide check-ups, fillings, extractions, and emergency […]
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The Business Improvement Association will get a limited exemption on monthly bills for electricity supplying the outlets located on the lampposts and trees in the 100, 200, and 300 blocks of Scott Street. Town council made the decision Monday night after approving a report from the Administration and Finance […]
Fort Frances OPP Inspector Dave Lucas was pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Shouldice as the new staff sergeant for the Fort Frances cluster. He assumed his new position June 4. S/Sgt. Shouldice has been policing for 19 years, including eight with the district OPP. Insp. Lucas […]
Situated just west of town at the Crozier Warehouse and Bay Rentals Facility, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car facility is ably run by Pam L. Parsons, manager-in-training. Her definition of good customer service is summed up with: “In the workplace, there is no one else in the room when the customer […]
Not all family members are affected equally by mental health and addiction problems. Instead, family members experience different types of stress based on their position in the family. Children of parents with mental health or addiction problems are particularly affected: •Children may take on a parenting role to an […]
The monsoon season in Asia has wreaked havoc in Bangladesh and Pakistan, affecting three million people and leaving 300,000 people homeless. The Canadian Red Cross has sent $75,000 to assist the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to provide emergency relief to that region. “Many people […]
Join Voyageurs National Park wildlife biologist Brice Hansen this Friday (July 13) for a program on Canada Lynx in Minnesota. Can you tell the difference between a lynx and a bobcat? Learn about the physical traits that help lynx survive here during this interactive program the whole family will […]
Brittany Hayes of Fort Frances is among the 10 finalists who will compete to win a share of $3,000 in prize money at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition in Thunder Bay next month. The winner also will have a chance to go on to represent Northern Ontario at the National […]
The Lions Club of Fort Frances held its Summer Fun Raffle at La Place Rendez-Vous back on Canada Day. Winning the first prize of a one-week holiday for four at Timber Wolf Lodge on Highway 502 (with use of boat and motor) was Ken Young. The prize is valued […]
The United Beef Club held its second meeting on Wednesday, May 23 at Kevin Gemmell’s house. First, president Jared McQuaker led us in the 4-H pledge. Then a club vote took place and Mitchell became our new secretary. Jared then asked each club member to share the heart girth […]
Sylvia Barnard, president of Cambrian College since August, 2002, has been elected vice-chair of the board of directors of Contact North/Contact Nord. “Sylvia brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience to Contact North/Contact Nord from her 30-year career in education,” said board chairman Doug Smith. “She combines a demonstrated […]
The Emo Speedway will be full of action this Saturday (July 14) as the first-annual Piston Ring Mid-Season Summer Shootout gets underway at 7 p.m. All three classes—Street Stocks, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, and WISSOTA Modifieds—will take to the track to compete for the crown of mid-season champion. Last season’s mid-season […]
