Harold Huntley retired in 2000 after a 33-year career as a teacher and principal in district separate schools. Since retiring, he has served for four years as a Northern Lights Credit Union director and four years as a trustee on the Northwest Catholic District School Board. For 12 years, he […]
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My name is Paul Cousineau. I am a father of three busy children (Jessica, 16, Donovan, 12, and Chandler, 10) and am presently working for Abitibi-Consolidated. I have lived most of my life here in Fort Frances with my wife, Lisa, and we always have attended St. Mary’s Church. Growing […]
My name is Anne Marie Fitzgerald and I am running for the office of Catholic school board trustee in Fort Frances. I am a homemaker and my husband, Ted, and I have six children. We have lived in Fort Frances for almost 17 years. I have been a trustee for […]
FORT FRANCES—With the Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire season officially ending this coming Tuesday (Oct. 31), the remaining personnel are wrapping up what has gone down as a very busy seven months. “What we’re dealing with now is the benefit of the cooler weather,” MNR fire information officer Deb MacLean […]
Roll out the red carpet—the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will honour some of the district’s finest tomorrow night during its 11th-annual business awards at La Place Rendez-Vous. “Personally, I feel it’s a very important event,” said Chamber president Gary Rogozinski. “It gives the opportunity for the Chamber and for […]
FORT FRANCES—While an alarm going off at the Memorial Sports Centre on Monday evening ended up being a malfunction in the fire detection system, Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong wants to send a message to the public: if you ever hear an alarm ringing, evacuate the building. Chief Armstrong said Thursday […]
FORT FRANCES—After a one-day delay earlier this week, Fort Frances residents should start receiving their mail-in ballot packages Thursday for the Nov. 13 municipal election. Originally slated to be sent out Monday, town clerk Glenn Treftlin, who also is the local returning officer for this election, explained the mail-in ballot […]
FORT FRANCES—After staging a successful inaugural “Chef’s Charitable Dinner and Auction” back in January, the local Alzheimer’s Society is looking to make it even better this time around. Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society for the Kenora/Rainy River districts, said Wednesday she’s already off to a good start […]
Innovative and distinctive projects are making our libraries a great place to visit, Culture minister Caroline DiCocco said last week at the launch of Ontario Public Library Week. “This year’s theme of ‘Libraries: the world at your fingertips’ honours the role of libraries as centres for the advancement of literacy, […]
After reviewing a request made by the local Police Services Board back in May, the Community Services executive committee has recommended the town not bother installing security cameras to monitor the skate park. “Concerns were raised over the need and effectiveness of the cameras, and after monitoring the skateboard park […]
GIS is one of several tools local governments use on a daily basis, and the Town of Fort Frances is no exception. The town’s GIS system was implemented nearly 10 years ago and as such, we currently are in the process of updating not only the technology being used, but […]
The Ontario Association of Optometrists is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Bruce Lidkea of Fort Frances to its board of directors, effective Nov. 1. Dr. Lidkea will be a key figure in developing, promoting, and implementing OAO initiatives and policies. Dr. Lidkea is manager of a group practice […]
