FORT FRANCES—Local MP Ken Boshcoff hosted his annual “Winter Warm Up” open house this past Saturday at the Little Beaver Snow Park here, not only to lend an ear to constituents’ concerns, but to get signatures for his private member’s bill, which will be debated in the House of Commons […]
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FORT FRANCES—Whether or not council can create a succession bylaw, as requested by several local citizens back on Jan. 28, remains to be seen as the town awaits legal advice from its solicitor. The issue was on the agenda for the regular meeting of the town’s Administration and Finance executive […]
FORT FRANCES—The public will be able to provide input into the Namakan River hydro development project proposed by the Ojibway Power and Energy Group (OPEG) during an information session in Fort Frances on Feb. 21. The purpose of the session, which will run from 7-9 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous, […]
While still mulling over the matter in the 2008 budget, town council will be asking the Fort Frances Lions to apply to various funding sources to help pay to install the walkway at the Lions Millennium Park here. “The door’s not closed as far as the budget’s concerned. It’s still […]
“Anything is possible if you have a burning desire to accomplish it!” This is the personal belief and theme of Jack Cameron’s recent book, “A Recipe for Living.” After visiting Scotland in 2002 with his wife, Elsie, Cameron had a “burning desire” to walk the paths of his Scottish ancestors. […]
While still mulling over the matter in the 2008 budget, town council will be asking the Fort Frances Lions to apply to various funding sources to help pay to install the walkway at the Lions Millennium Park here. “The door’s not closed as far as the budget’s concerned. It’s still […]
Teachers from the primary division at Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick will be recognized at tonight’s Rainy River District School Board meeting for their development of a professional learning community there. Vicki Ogilvie, MaryAnn Haw, Krista Williams, Sherri Hay, and Kim Walter will earn the monthly Recognition of Excellence Award […]
Police are asking the public for information pertaining to an accident that occurred on the 1200 block of Second Street East back on Jan. 12. The Fort Frances OPP said the owner of a green Chrysler Intrepid returned to her parked vehicle and noticed that another vehicle had hit the […]
In order to get rid of the winter blues, staff at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts here are planning a tropical getaway celebration for Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. “We just want people to have a fun time, pamper themselves, and break up those winter blues,” enthused Neila Booth. Aside […]
“Don’t put your life on our line” is the message CN once again is sending out to the public to hammer home the point that not only is riding a snowmobile on a railroad’s right-of-way illegal, it’s dangerous. “During the summer, fall, and spring, there’s an increase in the trespassing. […]
The date for the “Music in the Gallery” open house to kick off the Fine Line Art Gallery’s “Think Green” exhibition has been pushed back one day to April 5. The change was made in order to avoid conflicting with a concert in International Falls on April 4. Tickets for […]
Book donations are coming in for the Kenora-Rainy River branch of the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s fourth-annual book sale here next Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 7-9). But more are always welcome for the fundraiser, which will take place at Revco Carpet (950 Fifth St. W.) Anyone looking to donate books […]
