The only way to know whether you have been exposed to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is by getting an HIV test. If you test positive, knowing your HIV status will enable you to access treatment, learn how to avoid re-infection, stay healthy, and protect those around you from becoming infected. […]
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Few people in Fort Frances better epitomize volunteering than Dr. Robert Lidkea. His 55 years of service since arriving here in 1952 has spanned many facets but always with one overriding goal in mind: to make life better for our town and its residents. His choice as “Citizen of the […]
Living by the motto “Volunteering is the tax you pay for living in a good community,” Dr. Robert Lidkea has been a dedicated volunteer since he came to Fort Frances in 1952. After 55 years of service, and with no sign of stopping now, Dr. Lidkea was honoured as by […]
The Town of Fort Frances saluted 2007 “Citizen of the Year” Dr. Robert Lidkea, as well as retirees and employees who have reached 25 years of service, at its annual appreciation dinner Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. Accompanied by a thunderous round of applause, Dr. Lidkea was greeted on […]
Citizens for Backus/AB already have raised more than $112,500 for their “Foot by Foot” campaign to help repair the roofs of the Backus and Baker buildings in International Falls. But they are continuing with their fundraising efforts in the hope of reaching their goal of $250,000 to cover the costs […]
FORT FRANCES—The Ministry of Transportation is poised to start rehabilitation work on the Noden Causeway here this winter, marking the beginning of a large-scale project that will take several years to complete. “We are planning to install a new precast concrete deck which is wider than the present one, new […]
Have you had your check-up lately? Dr. Dimitrios Vergidis, chief of oncology at Regional Cancer Care in the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, stressed the importance of early screening during a cancer program update Monday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous here. In Canada, the three most common types of […]
As a fifth-year anniversary celebration for the Backus Community Centre over in International Falls, people from both sides of the border are invited to dance with “Swing Delivery” this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. “We’re having a big party,” enthused Margarett Patnode, a member of the Citizens for Backus/AB board. “They […]
The family of Alphy Johnson announces his passing on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007 at the age of 95 years. He leaves to mourn his passing his sister, Florence Walker, her children, Fred (Diana) Walker and their children, Ken Walker and Ron Walker, and great-nieces and nephews; and sister, Gladys (Reinhold) […]
FORT FRANCES—While the exact cause remains under investigation, a lightning strike early Monday evening likely caused a fire that quickly consumed a garage located at 1147 Portage Ave. N. Shortly before 6 p.m., eye-witnesses reported lightning struck the garage, sparking a fire. While homeowners Betsy and Norm Guenette were at […]
FORT FRANCES—Town representatives got the chance to speak to cabinet ministers on a variety of topics during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual meeting Aug. 20-22 in Ottawa. Mayor Roy Avis, who attended the conference along with Couns. John Albanese and Rick Wiedenhoeft and CAO Mark McCaig, said Monday […]
Cathy, left, and Tara Tovey enjoyed an afternoon in their yard playing fetch with canine pal, Sasha, on Monday. Through Tara’s struggles the pair have re-built a solid mother-daughter bond, as it’s now something they cherish dearly. Also seen here is the inspirational poem Tovey wrote to describe her disease. […]
