After more than 120 years of Presbyterian worship in Fort Frances, St. Andrew’s Church will be closing its doors permanently Sept. 15. The decision was made by the church Session—made up of members of the local congregation—in conjunction with the Presbytery of Superior. “It was a very painful, tearful decision. […]
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The Ontario government is strengthening aboriginal communities through an agreement with Mamaweswen, the North Shore Tribal Council, the minister responsible for native affairs announced Friday. “The McGuinty government is involving aboriginal communities and organizations in decisions that affect their lives,” Michael Bryant said during a visit to the Mishkeegogamang First […]
Fort Frances residents are reminded to take precautions when it comes to black bears as more and more bruin activity is being reported each day. The number of bears sightings in town has risen from nine two weeks ago to 25 as of yesterday, town bylaw enforcement officer Dave Egan […]
A request from the Fort Frances Curling Club for the town to give the non-profit group a 100 percent tax rebate was referred to the Administration and Finance executive committee for a recommendation at Monday night’s council meeting. And now with a plea for a significant break in front of […]
A unique group of women aged 50 and over will paint Borderland a happy shade of red next weekend—and make a little history while they’re at it. At least 160 Red Hat Society members from Ontario, Manitoba, and Minnesota will meet Saturday, Sept. 11 for a three-hour luncheon starting at […]
Oak Ridges MPP Frank Klees, one of three leadership candidates for the Ontario Progressive Conservative party, paid a short visit to Fort Frances on Tuesday, meeting with local riding association members and talking about his vision for Ontario and the party. With less than three weeks before the leadership convention […]
With this summer drawing rapidly to a close, it probably will be remembered by most as one of the dullest, coolest, and wettest in memory. The below-normal temperatures and above-average rainfall have taken their toll on not only the vacation plans of many, but also on the district harvest. A […]
Vic Larson stood near his car and smiled. He stood next to his race car that acts as his second love. Acts as his affair. His heartache. His grief. His joy. His misery. His obsession. He smiled while standing next to his Modified-A and, with a beer in hand, soaked […]
Be a leader today. That a way now. Come on kid. Come on now shooter. That’s it. What do you say now? That a baby. Let’s go to work now. That a baby. Nothing comes easy. You’re the boss. If you ever got a chance to see Sight & Sound […]
What comes first—the student or the teacher? That is one of many questions Borderland Thunder head coach Dave Allison asks new players vying for a spot on his team. “Really to me, it’s the student that comes first because you have to be willing to take direction, and be willing […]
Sing it loud and sing it proud—are you ready for some football?! Muskie football, that is. The ‘A’ squad, featuring players in Grades 10-12, takes to the field tomorrow (Thursday) at 4 p.m. for an exhibition showdown against the visiting Sturgeon Creek Schooners, and head coach Bob Swing isn’t making […]
It is amazing what you can find when you’re not looking for anything. That’s what happened to long-time Fort Frances resident Evelyn Stachiw as she stumbled upon some treasures from the past while cleaning out a cabinet in her home last week. “I was cleaning out this one cabinet downstairs […]
