Articles by Liam
- Round and round it goes: Controversial roundabout plan gets a reprieve, project funding at risk
By Liam Oliver NeilsonLocal Journalism InitiativeReporterlneilson@fortfrances.comA plan to build a traffic roundabout connecting Central Avenue with Second and Fourth Streets is back on the table after Fort Frances Town Council decided Monday to go ahead with the controversial intersection revamp, but voted against giving the design work to the only… Read more: Round and round it goes: Controversial roundabout plan gets a reprieve, project funding at risk - Emo Speedway opening pushed back a week due to weather
The Emo Speedway has postponed its season opener by a week due to recent poor weather conditions that have prevented track preparations in time for this weekend. The season opener, which was initially planned for May 9, has been moved to May 15, with gates open at 6 p.m. According… Read more: Emo Speedway opening pushed back a week due to weather - Chamber of Commerce director Heather Johnson named Fort Frances Citizen of the Year
Heather Johnson, the executive director of Fort Frances’ Chamber of Commerce, has been named Citizen of the Year for her many years of passionate support for the community and dedication to the town’s business and community organizations. Recipients of the Outstanding Citizen awards were announced last week by Mayor Andrew… Read more: Chamber of Commerce director Heather Johnson named Fort Frances Citizen of the Year - Town Council roundup: What to do with Webster and Lillie vacant land; RibFest sponsorship; Third Street West construction
The fate of a vacant piece of land on the river at Webster and Lillie Avenues remains undecided after Fort Frances Town Council requested that a committee considering locations for a dog park look elsewhere. The dog park committee had recommended that the open field southwest of Legion Park would… Read more: Town Council roundup: What to do with Webster and Lillie vacant land; RibFest sponsorship; Third Street West construction - Emo municipal council decides on 1.5 per cent property tax increase
Emo residents will see municipal taxes rise by 1.5 per cent to prevent the general budget from falling short in 2026. The town’s council voted at its Monday meeting to implement the increase as the lowest of three options that would keep the budget out of the red. “With a… Read more: Emo municipal council decides on 1.5 per cent property tax increase
