With Family and Children’s Services’ “Adopt An Angel” program coming to an end on Wednesday, the public still has a chance to make a district child’s Christmas morning that much more joyful. “Adopt An Angel” trees are set up at Wal-Mart here and Tompkins Hardware in Emo, decorated with paper […]
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Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff is scheduled to speak at tonight’s town council meeting, offering greetings to the newly-elected mayor and councillors. Other business at tonight’s meeting will include: •applications for tax adjustment at 1330 Woodward St., 450-452 Scott St., and 460 Scott St.; •a bylaw to designate the […]
After holding public ’flu shot clinics for the past month, the Northwestern Health Unit is seeing slightly fewer people coming out to be immunized this year. Cindy McKinnon, the public health nurse heading up this year’s ’flu shot campaign, said Thursday the health unit had administered about 7,500 doses as […]
Just in time for those still shopping for gifts, the Fort Frances Museum is staging a “Christmas Artisans Show” in the cafeteria of Fort Frances High School this Sunday (Dec. 17) from 2-9 p.m. Museum curator Pam Hawley said yesterday numerous local artists have been lined up to either sell […]
Local mill union members tentatively are slated to vote Jan. 9 on an agreement that will see them offer labour stability to the mill in order to get a bio-mass boiler up and running here. While he couldn’t reveal any details of the agreement, Brian Short, Grand Lodge representative for […]
Fort Frances OPP continue to investigate allegations regarding a series of threats made by students at Fort High, but say there is no immediate danger at the school. “We don’t have any information at this time that would indicate an immediate danger to anyone,” Insp. Dave Lucas said yesterday. “We […]
The new Fort Frances town council is getting down to business and starting its involvement in the 2007 budget process. At its first regular meeting Monday night, council approved a report from CAO Mark McCaig which outlined preliminary operating and capital forecasts for 2007. While it shows an operating shortfall […]
Starting in 2007, anglers competing in the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship will contribute to underwriting part of the tournament’s operation costs, angler benefit expenses, and capital expenditures through a new infrastructure fee. “Following the 2006 tournament, it was necessary to review all the areas of the tournament,” noted Jim […]
Town council agreed Monday night to continue the practice of allowing Fort Frances residents one free bag, or type ‘A’ container, of garbage per week in 2007. A report from Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown noted that in 2004, 2005, and 2006, council had approved that multi-residential establishments with […]
Sometimes it’s best to approach a problem from a different angle. The Muskie girls’ hockey team has struggled to find balance offensively so far this season, relying instead on one line to carry the bulk of the goal-scoring burden. In an effort to generate a more balanced attack, the Muskie […]
Just in time for the Christmas season, the Riverside Foundation for Health Care and the “Just Imagine” fundraising campaign are pleased to announce an In Honour program. This is the perfect way to honour your friend, family, or loved one for any occasion and help health care at the same […]
The Fort Frances Library Board revealed its game plan for the next three years Monday night after chairwoman Joyce Cunningham presented town council with its 2006 strategic plan. “A strategic plan is a road map guiding an organization along the way as it progresses from where it is to where […]
