In the words of its organizer, the local Alzheimer Society’s second-annual “Chefs’ Charitable Dinner and Auction” here Sunday shaped up to “a night to remember.” Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River District, said Monday that funds still are coming in but the dinner at the […]
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Got new or “gently-used” books suitable for children or teenagers you don’t need anymore? Want to give them to a great cause? The local OPP detachment is participating in Ontario Lt.-Gov. James K. Bartleman’s second province-wide “Book Drive for Aboriginal Youth Literacy,” and is accepting donations until the end of […]
FORT FRANCES—With the fundraising total for the “Just Imagine” campaign to purchase a CT Scanner at La Verendrye Hospital now over $1 million, the campaign chair asked Fort Frances town council Monday night to help reach its $1.5 million goal. Deane Cunningham suggested the town give $25,000 to the campaign, […]
Town council is proposing to pass an amendment to the current business licensing bylaw to require parental consent for people under the age of 15 to operate amusement machines in businesses operating within the municipality. Clerk Glenn Treftlin said this morning the amendment stems from a recommendation of the Planning […]
FORT FRANCES—The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board passed a resolution Thursday night to accept a tender from a Dryden contractor to renovate the former Fort Frances Bingo Hall into a new ambulance garage. Terra-Deco Enterprises Ltd. submitted the lowest bid for the work at $583,000. Morley Reeve Gary […]
FORT FRANCES—It’s one of the longest standing traditions in Fort Frances. For each of the past 70 years, the Knights of Columbus has sponsored a team in the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association. And Friday night, the most recent beneficiaries of the charitable organization’s generosity were planning a special “thank […]
FORT FRANCES—Video game enthusiasts, Internet users, and golfers just itching to get back on the links no doubt will breathe a sigh of relief next Friday when “Global Gaming” opens its doors here. In an interview Thursday afternoon, owner John Racioppi said the grand opening is slated for 3:30 p.m. […]
Today, Safeway formally will unveil its customer-focused and much-anticipated lifestyle format conversion of its Fort Frances store. The multi-million dollar redevelopment has resulted in a completely fresh approach to grocery shopping, including the introduction of a fresh look, new departments, and even a Starbucks. A public preview is scheduled for […]
With snow on the ground and temperatures still closer to the bottom end of the thermometer, spring may seem a long way away to most people around here. But the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce already is thinking about rain showers and blooming flowers as it gears up for its […]
FORT FRANCES—With news last week that mill union members had approved a tentative agreement with Abitibi-Consolidated in support of the bio-mass boiler project here, local leaders and businesses are hopeful this will mean more stability for the community and commerce. “Any labour-related situation that gets resolved is a plus for […]
FORT FRANCES—After agreeing to consider the issue in the 2007 budget process, town council spent a good deal of time talking about crossing guards at Monday’s budget meeting—and the discussion isn’t over. Back in November, local resident Leslie Danielson—backed up by a petition signed by more than 600 people—requested the […]
FORT FRANCES—Northwestern Ontario likely will continue to struggle with layoffs and closures in the forestry sector in 2007, but the areas of mining and tourism are full of potential in the coming year if the McGuinty government steps up to the challenge, NDP leader and local MPP Howard Hampton says. […]
