Students at J.W. Walker School here got an important lesson in safety last Thursday thanks to a partnership among local emergency services and Safe Kids Canada. Fort Frances was chosen as one of only 10 communities across Canada to deliver the “Safe Crossing” program to teach children how to cross […]
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Planned to be a little extra special in honour of its 10th anniversary, the annual Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce business awards shaped up to be a night to remember for district residents and businesses. A record 96 individuals and businesses were nominated in 13 categories this year which, when […]
Jastra Bell, left, kept a close eye on her ever-filling bag of treats after getting some candy from Angela Galusha of A Little Off The Top during the “Scott Street Scare” on Monday. Organizer Sandra McNay estimated about 1,500 kids came out for the annual event, which saw a record […]
Public health nurse Tracey Rea administered a ’flu shot to Edith Richert last Wednesday during an appointment-only influenza immunization clinic at the Northwestern Health Unit office here. The clinics will be running across the region until the end of December, with the first open public one coming up next Thursday […]
Emo council’s newest member, Ed Carlson, made his declaration of office last Tuesday night as Reeve Russ Fortier looked on. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Joshua Gerley, dressed as Scooby-Doo, attempted to break open a pumpkin pinata at the Fort Frances Day Care’s Hallowe’en party on Monday. –Heather Ogilvie photo
Muskie Cortney Caldwell fought for the puck with Lisa McIver (#6) and Jess Trent (#5) of the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints in front of the Saints’ net, minded by goalie Jamie Kurtz, during first period action Saturday afternoon at the Ice for Kids Arena. The Muskies ended up defeating the […]
In an ongoing story of deception, a third man has been fined $750 after pleading guilty to illegal moose hunting. Jack Barden, 47, of Ignace, was fined $250 for making false statements to a conservation officer, $250 for unlawfully possessing illegally-killed moose meat, and $250 for unlawfully transporting illegally-killed wildlife. […]
The Ontario government has streamlined the number of fishing divisions across Ontario to better protect and enhance the quality of our recreational fisheries, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced last Thursday. “We are working with stakeholders and the public to ensure we have healthy, sustainable fish populations and a healthier […]
The president of the board of directors of Kitchen Creek Golf Club has written a formal apology to former club pro Steve Wood for the “unfounded allegations” that were directed towards him during the 2005 season. “At no time has the Board of Directors condoned or supported these allegations,” Jon […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources (Dryden District) is participating in a research project on wolf genetics. The research will help biologists determine if the provincial wolf population, which numbers between 8,000 and 10,000, is composed of Eastern Wolves, Gray Wolves, or a hybrid of the two. Researchers with the ministry, […]
Join Voyageurs National Park in recognizing the U.S. National Wolf Awareness Week program. The 2005 National Wolf Awareness Poster is available at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center while supplies last. The visitor center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. These free educational posters are perfect for schools, […]
