With the library board expected to get firm numbers as to project costs for the new library after meeting with architects on April 1, town council will put off any more discussions regarding funding the library until after that time. During a meeting late yesterday, library project manager Brian Avis […]
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Lynton Mounk (#8) put a little zip on his shot during IP2 3-on-3 action last night at ’52 Canadians Arena but goalie Matthew Booth stood tall to make the save. The two teams will meet again next Monday.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Norman Grant Shute, of Reef Point, Ont., on Thursday, March 20, 2008 with his family by his side. Norman was born Feb. 19, 1953 in Fort Frances, Ont. to the late Eldon and Ina Shute. He was united in marriage […]
Town council faces a jam-packed agenda tonight, including a meeting with the library building committee and several presentations on a variety of topics. Marlis Bruyere, administrator of the Fort Frances Community Clinic, will give council an update on the Family Health Team here. Last March, John McTaggart, chair of the […]
In an effort to get a better idea as to what direction its members want the local Chamber of Commerce to go in the future, a strategic planing session will held tomorrow (March 25) upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum. Economic development officer Geoff Gillon will facilitate the session, which […]
Under the direction of Diane Maxey, Everett Freeman, left, Linda Reed, Kathie Nugent, and Nicole Murray of the Borderland Choral Bells performed during the Kiwanis Club’s Good Friday breakfast at La Place Rendez-Vous. The annual breakfast, which drew more than 250 people, also featured guest speaker Rev. Jill Warner of […]
Katelynn Jack, left, and Melissa Hughes tooking turns holding and petting the real bunny at the Clover Valley Farmers Market’s annual Easter Market on Saturday. Along with an assortment of Easter plants, gifts, and food for purchase, the “Kiddie Korner” featured egg colouring, seed planting, crafts, and a scavenger hunt […]
Dorothy Friesen, left, and Charlene Gustafson carried the banner during “Biimosetaa Walking Together to Overcome Racism” on Good Friday as a large group of participants headed out on the walk, which was initiated by the local Right Relations Circle. Two presentations were made as the group stopped near the Northwestern […]
SARAH BRIDGET ‘BRIDIE’ DOLK It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Sarah “Bridie” Dolk. Sarah passed away, after a brief illness, in her home on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 with her family by her side. She was born Sept. 27, […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team will continue to sharpen their skills heading into the all-Ontarios in early April with another pair of exhibition games over the next week. The black-and-gold will take on a team crafted specifically for the tune-up games comprised of current and former local Junior ‘A’, Junior […]
After investigating the legality of implementing a succession bylaw to avoid future byelections to fill council vacancies, the town clerk has found doing so may not be legal. In a report to the Administration and Finance executive committee yesterday, Glenn Treftlin recommended “council not adopt any policy that would limit […]
Both the Muskie boys’ and girls’ curling rinks failed to advance to the all-Ontarios at the NWOSSAA playdowns on Tuesday and Wednesday in Geraldton. The boys’ rink won its opening draw 8-2 over Nip-Rock but then fell 6-1 to Westgate (Thunder Bay) that afternoon. The girls also split their opening […]
