The local Kiwanis Club once again was successful raising money to help district children with its 29th-annual TV auction on Saturday. Kiwanian Shanda DeGagne-Begin, chairperson of the TV auction committee, said Monday that while the numbers still were being added up and expenses factored in, the club will end up […]
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While many local residents no doubt watch The Weather Network each morning to see what Mother Nature holds in store for the day ahead, Fort Frances will help it gather district storm data down the road. Community Services manager George Bell informed council Monday night that The Weather Network has […]
The Salvation Army is asking local residents to remember those in need and lend a hand this spring—either with their time or their donations. “The ‘Red Shield’ campaign is just around the corner, and first of all we want to say thank you to the community for their support in […]
The Fort Frances High School senior band and choir are busy getting ready for their 2007 concert tour to Prince Edward Island. Sixty-eight band members, 10 chaperones, and four bus drivers will make the 3,800-km round trip from April 27-May 6. Concerts are planned in Moncton, N.B., Summerside, P.E.I., and […]
Fort Frances OPP is seeking assistance from the public in solving a mischief. Sometime during the evening hours of Thursday, April 19 and the early-morning hours of Friday, April 20, suspects damaged several vehicles that were parked at West End Motors. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to […]
FORT FRANCES—Property owners in all classes will see a tax increase this year after town council passed the 2007 municipal budget at its regular meeting Monday night. The residential class will see a levy hike of 2.54 percent, which equals a total increase of $44.51 per $100,000 of assessment on […]
Property owners in all classes will see a tax increase this year if town council approves the 2007 budget at its regular meeting tonight. Details of the budget will be outlined during a public meeting at the Civic Centre, which will take place prior to council voting. As previously reported, […]
Piano Division Thursday, April 19 •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Classical, Grade 4—1. Kevin Zhang/Anika Alexander (tied) 2. Krista Emond/Courtney Bethune (tied); •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic or 20th Century, Grade 6—1. Courtney Peters 2. Ursula Chjoko-Bolec; •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic or 20th Century, Grade 5—1. Caitlin Sande 2. Kimika […]
FORT FRANCES—The “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign has now exceeded the $210,000 mark after the local Kiwanis made a pledge of $25,000 towards a new library Thursday afternoon. The Kiwanis officially made the announcement at its noon-hour meeting at La Place Rendez-Vous, promising campaign chair Mark Kowalchuk a pledge […]
FORT FRANCES—District residents will get a chance to give the “gift of life” next Wednesday and Thursday (April 25-26) when Canadian Blood Services holds its spring donor clinic at Fort Frances High School. CBS spokesperson Harvey Heather said Friday morning that it’s not too late for interested donors to make […]
FORT FRANCES—Motorists should take note that the traffic flow between the north and south ends of town will change starting May 22—the date that’s been set for the Portage Avenue underpass repair work to begin. Operation and Facilities manager Doug Brown said Thursday morning that an open house is scheduled […]
With the 2006/07 season have wrapped up after a “Passport Holder Appreciation Night” on Friday night prior to the Ian Thomas concert, “tour de Fort” already is looking forward to the season ahead. Passports for the 2007/08 season went on sale Friday—and already 258 of the 430 have been sold. […]
