Public service workers across the province went on strike this morning after contract talks with the province dissolved Tuesday afternoon. Picket lines were set up outside the courthouse, local Ministry of Natural Resources building and at the jail early Wednesday morning, as people waved at honking cars speeding past. Many […]
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Whether it’s navigating an endless stream of numbers or rifling through piles of receipts, no one looks forward to tax time. A team at Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is offering to help low income families, the disabled and elderly prepare the dreaded income tax form again this year. “Our program […]
Emo Figure Skating Club members as of late have been achieving successful results in testing categories and at the Thunder Bay Open a couple weeks ago, This is especially true of the younger skaters. They’ve been skating their hearts out and making superb accomplishments. The skaters are training Monday, Wednesday […]
Attention Emo shoppers: your grocery store soon will be expanding. There’s lots of work to be done, but Cloverleaf owners Mark and Dan Loney are building a bigger store and plan to be open for Christmas. Construction of the new store will begin soon behind Fairway on Highway 11/71. Dan […]
Council discussed proposed amendments to the property standards by-law that would see property owners along the Highway 11/71 corridor install fences, shrubs or trees to obscure outdoor storage areas, salvage yards, and heavy equipment. The amendments, which had received first reading, were intended to clean up the roadside near the […]
When it comes to fishing, Scott Fairbairn isn’t a fan of winter. The professional walleye angler was hoping to take a run on Rainy River if it wasn’t for the recent punch of winter in the area. “That’s too bad about that storm, I was hoping to do a little […]
Many programs are available to help Canadian citizens appreciate the country in which we live, but how many of them are just for students? “Encounters with Canada” certainly is one of those. This program gives students, aged 15-17, a chance to travel to Ottawa during the school year and experience […]
In 1959, the Associated Community Club of Fort Frances published a series of articles to better acquaint the citizens of Fort Frances with their community clubs. Six defined community centres were under the supervision of the Fort Frances Recreation Commission. With a community building, funds from the recreation program, volunteer […]
Some 72 have been nominated. Only 10 will receive the awards. With the seventh-annual Chamber of Commerce business awards coming up March 23, some individuals took time out to offer their thoughts on what is it means for them to be nominated. Garnering the most nominations is Clinic Pharmasave and […]
One would think someone with the wealth of racing experience local oval sledder Steve Arpin has garnered at the age of 18, he would have nothing but aspirations of becoming a world-class pro. Think again. Even after a dizzying array of weekend races on the World Snowmobiling Association circuit, the […]
Alberton council will once again discuss the smoking bylaw at tonight’s meeting. Health promoter Jennifer McKibbon will make a presentation on the Northwestern Health Unit’s reasons for the bylaw, and council will then make a motion on the bylaw. Alberton parent Danielle Robinson will also make a presentation at the […]
After a year’s hiatus, World Vision’s “30-hour Famine” is coming back to Fort Frances High School on April 19-20. While the main goal is to raise funds and awareness of famine issues in other countries, it’s also a chance for students to gain solidarity towards people around the world. Students […]
