With a mix of rain, snow, and low temperatures resulting in a slippery surface on district roads this week, motorists should take heed—you can’t keep driving like it’s summertime. “They should be adhering to the rules of the road as always, but slow down their travel. Adjust their driving accordingly […]
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Students and staff at Fort Frances High School, as well as the general public, had a chance to learn about Geographic Information Systems on Wednesday as six district organizations sponsored booths for the worldwide celebration of GIS Day. “The purpose was to get people to know what GIS is and […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board yesterday announced the appointment of Mary-Catherine Kelly to the position of director of education, effective Jan. 1, 2006. Kelly comes from the Durham Catholic District School Board, where she currently is the superintendent of education over a family of elementary and secondary schools. Her […]
On Nov. 14, 1975, Northern Community Development Services was incorporated by the Province of Ontario. A group consisting of local social workers, teachers, child care workers, a public heath nurse, a clergyman, and a Roman Catholic priest created the not-for-profit corporation. The corporation started a group home for the residential […]
Mayor Dan Onichuk publicly supporting the International Falls Broncos at a council meeting? Mayor Shawn Mason looking like a die-hard Muskie fan? Either of these scenarios could become reality depending on who wins a bet made between the Fort Frances and Falls mayors, Mayor Onichuk revealed at Monday night’s council […]
It looks like a lot of hard work paid off for local volunteers as Fort Frances was awarded four “blooms,” and also received a mention for floral displays, from the provincial “Communities in Bloom” judges who were here this past summer. Helen Crook, chair of the local “Communities in Bloom” […]
Following the lead of the Border Communities Organization last Thursday, Fort Frances town council passed a resolution at its regular meeting Monday night to petition the provincial and federal governments to investigate doing a feasibility study regarding the purchase of the international bridge here. Mayor Dan Onichuk gave council an […]
A group of concerned citizens is vowing to keep up the fight to have the public heard after town council opted Monday night not to reconsider its resolution passed last month to finance the Group Health Association and have the non-profit group manage the Fort Frances Clinic. “We’re shocked. We’re […]
To mark Geographic Information Systems Day in Fort Frances on Wednesday, community partners will hold an open house to explain what GIS is—and to showcase how it is used by local businesses and other organizations. The open house, scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fort Frances High School, will feature […]
Patti-Jo Reid was named the 2005 “Citizen of the Year” at last night’s town council meeting. She will be formally honoured during the town’s annual appreciation dinner this coming Friday at La Place Rendez-Vous, and then featured in the Santa Claus parade on Dec. 2. Also last night, council listened […]
Despite being presented with a petition bearing more than 1,800 signatures asking it to do so, town council on Monday night would not repeal the resolution passed at its Oct. 24 meeting to finance the Group Health Association and have the non-profit group manage the Fort Frances Clinic. Allan Bedard, […]
The 2005 “Citizen of the Year” will be revealed at tonight’s regular council meeting. The winner will be officially honoured during the town’s annual appreciation dinner this coming Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous, and also featured in the Santa Claus parade here Dec. 2. The 2005 “Citizen of the […]
