FORT FRANCES—With the restriction on non-essential outdoor water use now in effect for the next 10 weeks, local residents still may get a chance to water their gardens and flowers on a limited basis—depending on whether an analysis of water use indicates it’s feasible. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown […]
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While water restrictions necessary for upgrades at the water tower will go into effect tomorrow (May 28), the town is looking into the possibility of residents still being able to water their vegetable gardens and flowers sometime during the next 10 weeks. During last night’s council meeting, Mayor Roy Avis […]
Council will vote on a bylaw to authorize the levy and collection of taxes for all municipal purposes in the Town of Fort Frances for 2008 at tonight’s regularly-scheduled meeting. If approved, tax bills will go out to property owners in mid- to late-June. Taxes will be payable in two […]
The third-annual Tim Perreault Memorial golf tournament at Heron Landing on Couchiching went off without a hitch Saturday, drawing a full slate of 22 teams. The foursome of Maurice Fillion, Andrew Easton, Mel Larson, and Earl Klyne took first place in a playoff over Randy Allan, Dwayne Morrison, Ken Morrison, […]
There are no active fires in the West Fire Region at this time, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported this morning. Cool weather and recent rain has kept the fire hazard “low-moderate,” although the potential remains for a new fire start as recreational activity increases and people continue to set […]
The OPP is investigating a collision involving an automobile and a train that occurred yesterday at the CN rail crossing on Florence Street in Emo. Police reported this morning that the 85-year-old male driver was taken by ambulance to La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, where he as admitted for […]
After again hearing out an offer from the Rainy River District School Board last night to build a new public library in conjunction with the new Robert Moore School, the library board likely will stick with its current plans to build next to the Memorial Sports Centre. Library board chair […]
The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will be at Canadian Tire this Saturday (May 24) to promote its “Spring Into Fire Safety” campaign. Fire safety specialist Wayne Riches said firefighters will be there from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and that the public is encouraged to come on out to get […]
There are many misconceptions regarding hearing loss and hearing aids. One of the most common misconceptions is that hearing aids should restore normal hearing. Hearing aids assist the listener with hearing impairment, however, modified communication techniques are essential to effective communication. The speaker can help when the listener has a […]
The board of governors of Durham College is pleased to announce Don Lovisa, Vice-President, Academic, has been appointed interim college president effective immediately. Lovisa, formerly of Fort Frances, replaces outgoing president Leah Myers, who resigned from the college May 16. Lovisa joined Durham College in August, 2007. Previously, he was […]
The Rainy River District School Board has announced several new appointments for principals and vice-principals of its schools, effective this September. Ian Simpson will replace Brian Love as vice-principal of Fort Frances High School. The board wishes Love all the best in retirement, and appreciates his years of dedication to […]
Reconstruction work at Central Avenue will commence this Friday (May 23), and the Town of Fort Frances is advising the public that a traffic control plan will be in place for the next few months to help resolve traffic flow issues. “Once again, there will be some major road reconstruction […]
