Dear sir: I am writing because of my concerns of the automation of the CN Rail drawbridges located at Mile 68.3 (Bear’s Pass) and Mile 84 (Five-Mile) in Fort Frances subdivision. These are not only the concerns of the six seasonal employees it directly affects, these also are the concerns […]
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Dear sir: On April 30, 1999, my term as chairman of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship ended. The time had come for me to step aside and allow for new ideas and new enthusiasm to take the tournament to the next level. Before I can finally feel my job […]
Dear sir: In the early days of the election campaign, the issues are taxes, health care, and education. The most important issue, however, is largely being ignored. Environmental protection is the single best investment we can make for our future. We need, therefore, a government that will protect the biological, […]
In the wake of the MS Society’s “carnation campaign” last week, it just may be the right time to plug the local MS Self-Help Group, headed by Gayle Arpin. Active since January, 1998, the support group has flourished since then, drawing an average of 15-20 people at its monthly meeting. […]
Only about 12 people were on hand last Thursday at the Red Dog Inn here for a presentation on what small business can do to prepare for the “Y2K” bug. Presented by Renalto Pullia of the Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre in Thunder Bay, the session focused mainly on a workbook […]
For the first time ever, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. will present two awards at its 1999 Annual Event slated May 26 at the Red Dog Inn. The Annual Event, which starts at 7 p.m., also serves as the RRFDC’s general membership meeting. The Women in Business Excellence Award […]
After anticipating our band trip to the Maritimes for almost a year, I can’t believe the 10 days have come and gone. Recollecting on each event, I realize this trip was not only a time for cultural experiences and educational opportunities but also a time for building friendships and co-operation. […]
Wilderness Expo II, staged by the “Li’l Eagles” of the United Native Friendship Centre here, went off without a snag Saturday, drawing many people, including lots of families, to the East End Hall. “Things have gone well,” organizer Brad Herbert said Saturday afternoon. “It’s a little bit busier in the […]
Fort Frances resident Gisela Seis, the controller at Northland Computers Plus here, is one of 300 North American businesswomen selected to participate in the first-ever Canada/U.S. Businesswoman’s Trade Summit running May 17-21 in Toronto. The trade summit–an initiative between the Canadian and U.S. governments–will give those on hand the opportunity […]
About 20 people showed up at the Civic Centre last week to hear an hour-long presentation by Normiska Corp. on progress of its operations here, including word on negotiations with Weyerhaeuser Canada Inc. to process 160,000 cubic yards of bark byproduct on site at Ear Falls. Normiska president David Graham […]
Finding the money within the system to build the proposed second ice surface here was no small task but the end result– being able to do so without borrowing further or raising taxes–seemed worth it to council. at its regular meeting Monday night. All six councillors unanimously agreed Monday night […]
“Ice for Kids” supporters broke into applause Monday night when town council gave unanimous approval to proceed with the second indoor ice surface adjacent to Memorial Arena and the Sportsplex. But it came with a catch. A $250,000 catch. The town has asked “Ice for Kids” to raise another quarter-million […]
