Town council approved a report Monday night recommending the town abandon the initiative for residential development of Sixth Street East, and authorized notification to abutting landowners that the proposal proceed no further. In the report from municipal planner Faye Flatt, she indicated an insufficient number of property owners showed an […]
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Moriah Rogoza and Kevin Empey have their summers cut out for them as they are dedicating their time to protecting the state of the area’s lakes and rivers. Through the Ministry of Natural Resources, these two summer students are working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to help stop […]
NDP leader Howard Hampton last week welcomed news the provincial and federal governments will be spending more than $6 billion on long-awaited infrastructure projects across Ontario, but wondered why it took so long for the agreement to be reached. “While New Democrats welcome today’s infrastructure announcement, municipalities across Ontario are […]
Icebox Radio Theater will continue its tradition of a summertime variety show at the band shell in Smoky Bear Park over in International Falls today (July 30) at 7 p.m. “Icebox Live 2008” will feature the music of local guitarist Sean Bahr, as well as several skits from the IBRT’s […]
Town council turned down a financial request for sponsorship from the Fort Frances Jr. Sabres at its regular meeting Monday night. Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft explained the recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee was made on the basis that the town already helps out the team. “I think it […]
Splendidly, creatively, happily every stroke of a pen goes as award-winning children’s author Mary Casanova brings to life a world of imagination for little ones to enjoy. “Children bring a different sense of adventure to the table and look at things differently,” said the resident of Ranier, Mn. “Their world […]
FORT FRANCES—After months and months of anticipation, the new CT scanner at La Verendrye Hospital arrived last Thursday afternoon, with hospital staff and those who helped raise funds for the equipment breathing a sigh of relief as they watched it get unloaded and wheeled through the halls. Few could be […]
After a year without a minister, Knox United Church here has a fresh face to lead the congregation. “I’m excited about the opportunity to work with some really talented and committed people at the church,” said Rev. Barb Miller. “I think we’ll be well-matched.” Originally from Woodstock, Ont., Rev. Miller […]
With “Quest for the Best” over for another year, there’s a new round of mini-local celebrities with new ambitions—and a thicker wallet. Kenneth Kellar won this year’s “Quest for the Best” singing competition last Tuesday night with his energetic and powerful rendition of Matchbox Twenty’s “How Far We’ve Come.” This […]
FORT FRANCES—Construction work on the Noden Causeway is moving along according to schedule, with the first phase—work on the 138-metre east low level portion—to completed by the end of October. MTO regional director Larry Lambert said in an interview last week that since work began this spring, the existing asphalt […]
FORT FRANCES—Nearly three-quarters of a century’s history will be on display at the Fort Frances Museum with the opening Thursday of its newest exhibit: “Ontario Residential Schools: Our Story.” The exhibit, which will be on display until Oct. 14, features photographs, interviews, and stories about the two residential schools that […]
FORT FRANCES—Town council received a verbal update from Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown regarding local construction projects Monday night, which included both good news for north-end residents and word of a delay for the water restriction. Brown said it’s been a “very productive two weeks” at the Portage Avenue […]
