Dear Mr. Behan: I would like to comment on the letter that Cathe Hoszowski wrote (“Bleak Picture”). Like Ms. Hoszowski’s older children, I had to move to a major urban area—Salt Lake City—to pursue academic and career opportunities. In my opinion, I think the real issue is why our local […]
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To the editor: Were those bells ringing in the holiday season the past couple of weeks or were they a death knell for small businesses in Fort Frances and surrounding environs? The latest debacle begins with the letter “W” and will end with a “T” (for tragic) as small businesses […]
Fort Frances residents, of course, didn’t just ring in a New Year at midnight last Tuesday night. We also ushered in the start of our town’s centennial celebrations. And what a start it was! Although not officially a centennial event, the “Polar Plunge” on Sand Bay certainly attracted an enthusiastic […]
“This centennial thing is great.” That’s how Mayor Glenn Witherspoon described the positive beginning to 2003—a year he says will be about reflecting on the past and building on what was accomplished in 2002. “The levee was great, and if our entire centennial year is filled with the enthusiasm, the […]
Heading into a new year in which district businesses are being ordered to go smoke-free by the Northwestern Health Unit, one local establishment that’s had a sneak peek as to what impact that can have has been Robin’s Donuts. “It’s been interesting,” said Guy Donaldson, co-owner with his wife, Kelly […]
Based on the assumption a large lot in the west end of town may be the future site of a Wal-Mart, Pharmasave owner Kim Metke has filed an appeal of town council’s Dec. 9 decision to re-zone property at 1250 King’s Highway. Citing a number of concerns ranging from environmental […]
As of tomorrow (Jan. 9), cable TV subscribers in Fort Frances will have the opportunity to go digital. Shaw Cable has completed its upgrades to the local system and will be holding demonstrations on digital cable at La Place Rendez-Vous tomorrow from 3-9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and […]
More than 225 people came out to the Memorial Sports Centre last Wednesday afternoon to attend the Great Centennial New Year’s Day Levee, which formally kicked off Fort Frances centennial celebrations as well as 2003. “The levee was well attended,” said Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. “It’s great to see such enthusiasm […]
The public is encouraged to come out and offer its input on the town’s proposed 2003 budget at a special meeting slated next Monday (Jan. 13) at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. “It’s ready to go,” CAO Bill Naturkach said of the budget. “Now, it just has to be […]
Brent Tookenay isn’t an official member of the media, but he’s about to face his own form of deadline day pressures. The Borderland Thunder general manager will have the phone tattooed to his ear this week in an effort to wheel and deal his team into the best roster situation […]
Stratton-based Tank’s Welding and Repair has brought big business with a big name to the area. Having sold 10 used tractors last year, Dwight and Donna Tank decided to become a Landini dealer and took delivery of their first tractor Nov. 19. “We wanted to sell a good useable tractor […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources will hold an open house next Tuesday (Jan. 14) in Fort Frances to allow residents to ask questions and voice their concerns regarding the future of the Manitou River (Esox Lake) and Footprint Lake dams. Both have fallen into disrepair and at issue are the […]
