Who would know that the federal election is only a short five days away? Maybe the Liberal planning machine that called the election, understood that Canadians would hesitate to become involved. Maybe all the federal parties were complicit in getting the election underway. This riding has been held by three […]
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Dear editor, Elections should be about more than just candidates. They should also be about issues that matter to Canadians. There are plenty of issues in this election vying for attention. Like the candidates, some will be winners, others will lose. Unfortunately, the urgent need for national standards in long-term […]
Dear editor, I watched the federal election debate last night and one thing became very clear to me. A large part of the debate was on climate change and what would each leader will do to meet their targets on carbon reduction. Expanding Nuclear power will be a primary part […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The last day for advanced voting was on Monday and with six more days until election day, voters are ready to get in line on Sept. 20 to make the final call. Kevin O’Donnell, assistant returning officer for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, said the voting process is running smoothly. Prior to […]
Election Day in Canada is on Monday, September 20. The Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding has five candidates to choose from. We asked each of them to submit their thoughts on current issues to help voters to make an informed choice at the ballot box. To find out where and how […]
The Riverside Healthcare Foundation’s DI Dash Picture This campaign was a success after many volunteers and participants took part to raise money to purchase scanning equipment. They managed to raise $17,000 in donations and pledges. Fort Frances Mayor June Caul presented a $60,000 check from the town and Mike Ford, […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
An area artist is the focus of a brand-new exhibit at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. Titled “All Of Us One Family,” the exhibit features the artwork of Tony Sepers, a Dutch-born artist who lives in Berglund. Sepers says he has been an artist for as long as […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After a season shortened by the pandemic and a team picking up the pieces after a coaching controversy, a familiar hand has come back to town hoping to help right the ship. Dave Allison loves the Rainy River District. He has a cabin on an island in the lake so […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
It was a windy Saturday as skeet shooting enthusiasts and veterans gathered to enjoy the first skeet shoot off since 2016 at the Sportsmen’s Club Skeet Range. The long awaited event was attended by shooters, their families and some children. There were seven shooters: Ted Brockie, Connor Dent, Brad Houghton, […]
Break out the brooms and get ready to hurry hard, a new season is getting underway at the Fort Frances Curling Club. While the world isn’t quite out from under the spectre of COVID-19, curling club board member Christine Denby said the club is gearing back up for a new […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Lakers season starts this weekend with a game in Dryden Friday night, amid COVID-19 restrictions and a continued hunt for billet families. After the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the 2020-2021 season of SIJHL hockey, the league is getting underway for the 21-22 season […]
By Robin McCormick
The annual NFN Bass/Walleye Classic held Friday and Saturday (September 10/11) was once again a huge success. Over 30 teams participated and none were disappointed in the amount of work and hospitality put into this event. When the final bags were weighed, first place was taken by Mike Wilson and […]
