Win-Loss On Fort Frances Medical Front

Dr. Saliba (l) in 2010

Fort Frances is gaining a surgeon, but losing a family physician.

The town's Physician Recruitment Committee says Doctor Bahram Shahi, who's been working temporarily at LaVerendrye Hospital for the past two months, has agreed to move here permanently from Glasgow, Nova Scotia.

He'll begin full-time in August.

The Committee is also confirming Doctor Cynthia Saliba will be leaving Fort Frances in August

Saliba has been working out of the Fort Frances Clinic since 2010.

No reason for her departure was given.

First Nations Looking For End to Park Case

First Nations says they're confident a ruling over issues surround Agency One lands will side in their favour.

The area, commonly referred to as Pither's Point Park, has been subject of much legal wrangling over ownership and compensation.

Couchiching Chief Chuck McPherson would like an quick end,


While a 99-year-old lease expired four years ago, the Court has allowed Fort Frances to continue operating the area as a park until the issue of ownership was resolved.

Slow Down On 8th Street

Complaints about the speeds of vehicles using Eight Street in Fort Frances have prompted warnings from the OPP.

Police says they've made companies in the area aware of the complaints and asked them to remind their employees to watch their speed.

OPP are also conducting radar patrol along the road.

Tip Helps Nab Motorist

OPP says a tip led them to charging a woman from Couchiching First Nation for driving without a licence.

Police tracked down the 27-year-old Monday after being informed she was on her way to Fort Frances.

She now faces the threat of paying penalties of over $300 if convicted.

Animal Cruelty Near Dryden

A case of animal cruelty in the Dryden area.

Police say four dogs in Wainright township were poisoned.

Two of the dogs died.

Canada Day Window Display

Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce wants local businesses to show their Canadian pride.

Manager Anthony Mason says they're again looking for the best-dressed window display.

Mason says the theme of the Parade, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, should be a part of the display.

Prizes will be awarded June 29th for the most royal, the most Canadian and the funniest.

Question of the Week

Little support for MPs who spent 24 hours voting on amendments to the federal budget recently.

80 per cent of respondents to our on-line poll question didn't see it as a good use of MP's time.

This week, do you think provincial New Democrats were right in abstaining from the budget vote to avoid a provincial election.

Let us know on our website 931theborder.ca.

Atikokan H.S. Grad Tonight

The final high school graduation ceremony this week in the Rainy River district goes tonight.


30 students from Atikokan High School will receive their diplomas at ceremonies taking place at Grayson Hall beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Drug Charge Laid

A Fort Frances man will answer to a charge of drug possession before a court Judge next month.

The 29-year-old was charged Sunday after OPP stopped a vehicle on Highway 11 just east of town.

The discovery of 18-and-half percocet pills led to his arrest.

Fishing Center Opens

A big celebration in Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls.

It's Northern Ontario Sports Fishing Center is officially open.

Mayor Bill Thompson says it will serve as the community's tourism center.

The complex includes fishing exhibits, interactive display with seminars and workshops around fishing also planned.