No doubt the entire community has seen and heard the numerous advertisements placed by the Town of Fort Frances reminding pet owners of their civic responsibility to pick up all excrement while walking their dog(s). I certainly agree that keeping our community clean and free of doggie waste is every […]
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With no recycling service in Fort Frances for a second week, the town’s manager of operations and facilities is continuing to follow leads, including if the town can buy a “Blue Box” truck from the now-defunct Northwest Ontario Recycle Association. “It’s a starting point. It may fit in with a […]
While word on funding from the federal government isn’t official yet, town council agreed Monday night to let the “Re-Inventing Fort Frances” committee hire a consultant for a feasibility study. “I anticipate a very exciting year ahead,” enthused Janis Lesko, chair of the “Re-Inventing Fort Frances” committee. “We’re a little […]
After years existing side by side, Fort Frances and International Falls will get a little closer when they become “sister cities” later this year. “We’ve always called each other neighbours but we never made it official,” said Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. “Now, we’re going down the aisle.” Council unanimously decided on […]
Town council agreed Monday to forward eight local clubs and services to the Winnipeg Foundation for approval as co-recipients of this year’s $33,000 from the Moffat Family Fund. Of the 14 submissions made before the June 12 deadline, the Fort Frances Community Foundation sub-committee chose the following: •Rainy Lake Air […]
A committee struck to decide where the district should go in relation to the smoking bylaw proposed by the Northwestern Health Unit has recommended all municipalities establish such a bylaw. “Our purpose with this committee is to try and help to get a level playing field with this whole issue, […]
It’s been almost a month since flooding swept the district but some residents north of Stratton and Pinewood are no closer to getting answers about compensation than they were the week it occurred. “Each of us has a different set of questions,” said Barbara Miller. ”When will we know? We […]
Born to Amanda Cunningham and Jamie Melnick of Fort Frances, Ont., a baby girl, J’Naya Marilla Lynn, weighing 8 lbs. 10 oz. on June 29, 2002 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
