In accordance with the Ministry of Education, the Northwest Catholic District School Board has prepared a 10-year Capital Grant Plan, including enrolment projections, and was to review the report at its regular meeting Tuesday night. The purpose of the report is to assist the ministry in projecting facility needs over […]
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Francine MacDonald, the Invasive Species/Aquatics Biologist from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, will make a presentation Tuesday from 7-9:30 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Invasive species, such as the round goby, Eurasian ruffe, zebra mussel, purple loosestrife, and rusty crayfish, are a serious threat to fisheries, woodlands, and […]
Francine MacDonald, the Invasive Species/Aquatics Biologist from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, will make a presentation Tuesday from 7-9:30 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Invasive species, such as the round goby, Eurasian ruffe, zebra mussel, purple loosestrife, and rusty crayfish, are a serious threat to fisheries, woodlands, and […]
With the fire season underway as of April 1, the Ministry of Natural Resources has reported just two blazes so far in the West Fire Region. Fire information officer Deb MacLean said Monday the first was a small chip pile fire in Nipigon last week while the second was a […]
Town council is looking at a 2.6 percent tax hike for local residential property owners and a 0.85 percent increase for commercial in its proposed 2006 budget. These rates will come into effect if council approves the budget at its regular meeting tonight at 6:30. Town CAO Mark McCaig said […]
Arthur Leonard “Bud” Hebert passed away at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. on Saturday, April 8, 2006. Bud was born in Fort Frances on Oct. 19, 1927 and resided here most of his life. Bud is survived by his wife, Elaine. They were united in marriage […]
It is with great sadness the family of Loraine Somerville announces her passing on Saturday, April 8, 2006. Born in Fort Frances, Ont. to Walter and Yvonne Green on May 19, 1932, Loraine spent her early childhood in Flanders, Ont. and spoke of it often. As a young girl, she […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Jean Bergstrom announces her passing at Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. in Fort Frances, Ont. on Thursday evening, April 6, 2006. Dorothy was born Thursday, June 28, 1928 in Aylesworth, the third child and second daughter of Charles Milton Fisher […]
Robin’s Donuts co-owner Kelly Spicer filled out a ballot to win a door prize at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s “Project Petunia 2006” launch Friday afternoon at Robin’s. The Chamber is looking for individuals, businesses and clubs to sponsor flower baskets for its annual beautification program. For more info, […]
Contact North/Contact Nord site co-ordinator Emily Watson demonstrated how some of the e-learning technology used by Contact North works yesterday during an open house at the Confederation College campus. During the open house, visitors had an opportunity to register for spring and summer classes being offered by Northern Ontario colleges […]
Those wanting to attend the local Kiwanis Club’s annual Good Friday breakfast had better already have their tickets or else they’re out of luck. Club secretary Dr. Robert Lidkea said yesterday that all 250 tickets have been snatched up well in advance of the popular event. The perennially sold-out breakfast […]
The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is on the lookout for new faces—and arms—to come out to its spring donor clinic slated April 26-27 at Fort Frances High School. Spokesperson Harvey Heather said yesterday that CBS would like to see at least 30 new donors over the two-day clinic here, not […]
