Graffiti has long been at the centre of a hot debate. For some, it’s an art form—a way to express themselves in a colourful, eye-catching manner. To others, it’s just a plain eyesore that should be scrubbed from existence. Given such divergent viewpoints, it’s impossible to come up with a […]
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Dear editor: I am pleased that Mr. Boshcoff supports a new energy policy for Northwestern Ontario (“A solution worth pursuing”), but I find two things he says more than a little disturbing. First, he personally takes credit for the idea of a new electricity policy for the north. We all […]
The Operations and Facilities division will be turning valves, flushing watermains, and pumping hydrants throughout the town’s distribution system this month through October. In the event of discolouration of the water supply, the town is advising residents to turn on their cold water taps until the water runs clear. Please […]
Canada Safeway is very close to finalizing plans to begin a major renovation at its Fort Frances location, a company spokesperson said last week. “We’re really thrilled,” John Graham, public affairs manager for Canada Safeway, said from Winnipeg. “We have every expectation that we’ll be proceeding.” As first reported in […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff last week declared his support for Ken Dryden’s candidacy for the Liberal leadership. “Ken Dryden is the genuine item—sincere, knowledgeable, and able to unite all regions of Canada,” said Boshcoff. “During my term as chair of the Subcommittee for Persons with Disabilities, I found […]
Rainy River Community College has announced it will host “The Ultimate Road Trip: Campus2Career,” a free success presentation for first-year college students, next Monday (Aug. 28) at 10:45 a.m. at the RRCC Theater. The presentation will be delivered on campuses across the U.S. this fall to more than 350,000 students. […]
Three men have been fined a total of $1,100 after pleading guilty to starting fires in separate incidents. They must also pay the Ministry of Natural Resources a total of $4,500—the cost of putting the fires out. Members of the public reported all three fires to either the MNR fire […]
Meet professional photographer Raymond Klass for an interactive evening program this Friday (Aug. 25) at Voyageurs National Park. Ray was selected as one of two artists in residence at Voyageurs National Park this year. Join us to see beautiful images taken in the park—and bring your camera for a little […]
FORT FRANCES—Delegates from Fort Frances got a chance to give their input to the provincial government on issues ranging from the international bridge to child care funding at the annual general meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario last week in Ottawa. Following the theme “Creating a New Municipal […]
FORT FRANCES—The local Catholic school board is facing a smaller deficit than originally expected for the 2006/07 school year, and will transfer funds from its reserves to cover the difference. Back in July, the board had predicted a $1.9 million shortfall due to declining enrolment and cuts to provincial grants. […]
BARKLEY–Born to Robert and Sheryl, nee Wiersema, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Seamus Frederick, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. on August 13, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
MCCOMB–Born to Jessica Hazel and Andrew McComb, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Landen Grant, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. on August 14, 2006 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
