Every time Fort Frances council makes a decision to spend money, Bill 140 lurks ominously in the background. “The frustrating part is that council, as a whole, agrees with the principle of the legislation,” noted CAO Bill Naturkach. “Unfortunately, Ontario is looking for a solution right now.” According to the […]
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It may still be winter but the home of the Mark and Tina Mast family is buzzing these days with plans for the summer regarding Vacation Bible Schools, Bible Camps, and the wilderness canoe trip. It is at this time of year when everything is starting to roll into shape. […]
Susan Lundgren, political spokesperson and activist with the Northwestern Ontario Animal Habitat (NOAH), is hoping to make what she feels are necessary changes to the current laws surrounding animal rights. The Thunder Bay native already has passed gotten a number of bylaws passed in her home town–and now she has […]
It’s now Miscampbell’s turn to make a move which could make or break a proposal from Fort Frances to annex parcels of land from there and Alberton. Alberton council threw a roadblock in Fort Frances’ “housekeeping,” efforts last Thursday by turning down a proposal to annex the parcel of land […]
Motus O, known for their exuberant and accessible style of dance theatre, brings to their audience a blend of theatrics, ballet, and improvisational movement. They combine stunning visuals, gracefulness, and physical feats to create a show people never forget. And the dynamic trio will be making their way to the […]
The Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce is staging a conference here next month to help local entrepreneurs take advantage of electronic business. Called the Northern Ontario Online Outreach Initiative (NOI), the conference will feature two days of seminars and workshops April 10-11 at the Red Dog Inn. “There is […]
The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service responded to a blaze at a trailer at Canada Customs around 7:55 p.m. yesterday. The first units arrived to discover a fire in the rear of an office trailer which was being used Canada Customs. Under the direction of Capt. Paul Radbourne, the […]
The first-annual “Curl for Cancer” curl-a-thon here Saturday raised more money than organizers imagined and that already has them excited for next year. “I think so,” said Wendy Derendorf when asked if the event will do well next year. “We will do just as well . . . if not […]
The Border Concert Association’s latest show, billed as “fun, exciting, and as American as apple pie,” hit the Backus Auditorium stage over in International Falls last Thursday (March 8). The Booher Family–an incredibly-gifted ensemble of five siblings–played, sang, and yodelled their way through a remarkable show. Brothers Chris, Ben, Brendan, […]
The Bell upgrades in Fort Frances are on schedule and should be available before the end of the month. “On March 26, businesses and residents will be able to purchase those new services,” Norm Berberich, Bell Canada’s rep, confirmed from the company’s headquarters in Toronto. Technicians currently are completing the […]
Tagg’s stole the show at the 20-team Pizza Hut Classic Tom Thumb tournament in Dryden last weekend while West End Motors captured the ‘B’ side crown. Tagg’s netted five unanswered goals to down the Dryden Canadians 6-1 in Sunday’s final. Evan McCabe led the attack with four goals while Patrick […]
The all-Ontario championship is what every high school athlete dreams of–the road trips, teamwork, fighting for top honours in their respective sport, and competing with the province’s best. And certainly the Muskie senior girls’ volleyball team brought home memories they’ll never forget. For seniors who won’t be returning next year, […]
