With town council still weighing a proposed bylaw to ban smoking in all enclosed public places, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce sent out a survey to its 170 members late Thursday to find out their feelings on the issue. And so far, the response has been impressive. “I walked […]
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After being discussed at Monday’s council meeting here, it was revealed yesterday the World Health Organization (WHO) committee will be getting money from the town to help cover costs for the upcoming 11th-annual International Conference on Safe Communities—as it was going to all along. The news was announced at a […]
After more than a year of planning, the “practice firm” project at Confederation College will be put to the test Monday. A dozen “employees” will walk into the firm’s location on Scott Street Monday, greeted with new desks, freshly painted workspace and all of the questions and uncertainty of starting […]
Bertie (Bud) Jordbro, 86, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St. Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at his residence on Wed., April 10, 2002. He was born Nov. 5, 1915 in Dixon, Ill. to the late Alex and Nellie Jordbro. At an early age, Bud moved to Sask. […]
Hunters concerned about the moose tag lottery being affected by the ongoing Ontario Public Service Employees Union strike should wait and see, said the district manager for the Ministry of Natural Resources. “At the present time, we’re advising people to get their moose licenses and applications at outside issuers,” said […]
The Fun in the Sun celebrations are scheduled for Thursday, June 27-Monday, July 1. The committee is in the beginning planning stage of the event and are looking for interested clubs, groups, or organizations to assist in the celebration. If your club, group, or organization would like to co-ordinate an […]
The Town of Fort Frances is looking for more people to make their voices heard at a second meeting regarding a possible smoking bylaw here Tuesday. Town clerk Glen Treftlin said yesterday afternoon only two people have signed up to speak on the matter so far. But he added he’s […]
Despite producing only a small local contingent, the Fort Frances Gymnastics Academy is anticipating a solid day of competition when it hosts its annual ‘Springfest’ meet here on Saturday. “There’s only seven or eight from our club competing,” said meet convener Maureen Hahkala, who added this up-and-down season has seen […]
The 1955 headline reading “Plan to Raze Williams Block; To Use Site for Customs Area; Propose One-Way Traffic Routes” seems like deja-vu. By mid-August, 1955, a new Customs area opened on the corner of Church Street and Mowat Avenue. The razing of the Williams block removed a 50-year-old cement block […]
Dear editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Fort Frances Heart Health Coalition for their hard work. These volunteers have found themselves at the front line of the smoke-free bylaw issue in their community. I know from personal experience that there are people […]
Dear editor: It is Day 27 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) strike. The government negotiators finally have been ordered back to the bargaining table by a mediator. I continue to walk up and down the sidewalk in front of the Ministry of Natural Resources instead of providing […]
Dear sir: I would like to discuss a few of the Rainy River District School Board’s comments regarding the closure of Alberton Central School. I am one of the Alberton Township residents who is willing to donate my time as a maintenance tradesman—free of charge—to the renovations at the school. […]
