OTTAWA —Canadians are more likely to support tax cuts tied to good environmental behaviour than tax cuts with no strings attached, a new poll suggests. Decima Research asked people to choose between two hypothetical election promises—a $1,000 Conservative tax break for every household and a $1,000 Liberal break limited to […]
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FORT FRANCES—For the fifth-straight year, the Town of Fort Frances will be receiving money from the Moffat Family Fund to hand out to local groups and service clubs with the aim of helping youths and families. CAO Mark McCaig confirmed this week that Fort Frances once again is eligible for […]
FORT FRANCES—If you haven’t done so already, be sure to get your Christmas tree out to the curb in time for the Fort Frances Fire Brigade’s annual pick-up on Saturday. (Jan. 13). It will start around 4 p.m.—a little later in the day than past years in order to give […]
The OPP, in partnership with the Northwest Catholic District School Board and the Rainy River District School Board, will be hosting an information session on Wednesday (Jan. 17) at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Det. S/Sgt. Arni Stinnison, of the OPP’s Electronic Crimes Section, and Det. Sgt. Robyn MacEachern, […]
George Emes, Edward Jones investment representative in Fort Frances, is hosting a free broadcast presentation entitled “Perception vs. Reality: How to Stay Focused on What Matters.” It will be held Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. at 318 Scott St. Join Edward Jones Canadian market strategist Kate […]
It’s been a busy season so far for the Borderland Community Orchestra—and they’re not slowing down yet. Following the successful “Glorious Christmas” concert series last month, in which the orchestra teamed up with the Fort Frances Choraliers to perform some Christmas favourites, the orchestra now is planning two winter “pops” […]
FORT FRANCES—The seventh-annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner has been scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 18 at La Place Rendez-Vous, and organizers once again are hoping to raise lots of money to help district families facing medical expenses. Georges Blanc, who helps organize the dinner as both co-owner of the Rendez-Vous and […]
The fundraising campaign to purchase a CT Scanner for Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. does not seem to have lost any speed after the holiday season as another $91,000 has been raised since Dec. 22. Campaign chair Deane Cunningham now is looking ahead to the next milestone: $1 million. “We’re […]
Fort Frances OPP is warning the public regarding a “phishing scam” that’s being circulated across the country. “Phishing” is a type of deception designed to steal your personal data, such as credit card numbers, bank account information, or other personal data. In this type of scam, the con artist will […]
FORT FRANCES—Union workers at the local Abitibi-Consolidated mill on Tuesday voted in favour of an agreement to give the company some long-term labour stability in exchange for a guarantee it would build and operate a new bio-mass boiler here. “All four locals ratified the contract extension. The company’s already ratified […]
FORT FRANCES—A 10-year capital project in the Rainy River District School Board’s schools will be funded through a combination of provincial grants and a transfer from reserves, the board decided Tuesday night. The board had agreed to the $2.6-million Energy Retrofit and Renewal Program in conjunction with Honeywell Inc. last […]
FORT FRANCES—The Rainy River District School board has developed an assessment for screening senior kindergarten students, and currently is running a pilot project to introduce a similar assessment for junior kindergarten children. “What’s unique about the whole program is that it’s not just an assessment,” Ann Anderson, the board’s speech […]
