Indian and Northern Affairs Canada confirmed yesterday that no cheque has been written yet to cover the arrears on Couchiching’s water and sewer account, but that talks with the Town of Fort Frances are ongoing. “There’s been some correspondence back and forth. They’re in the process of negotiating an agreement,” […]
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Despite word from the regional bureau of Indian and Northern Affairs last week that the town would be paid for Couchiching First Nation’s water and sewer arrears, the issue is far from resolved, Fort Frances Mayor Dan Onichuk said Thursday morning. “Let’s put it this way. I will say this […]
When it comes to school spirit, who’s really responsible? Is it administration? Should students motivate themselves? Or should both sides work together? “Students and administration have to find a way to communicate more. That’s something we are lacking,” noted Allison Williams, the student council president at Fort Frances High School. […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce elected its new executive and board of directors for 2005 at its general meeting here yesterday. Former first vice-president Gary Rogozinski (Abitibi-Consolidated) will become president, former second vice-president Christine Denby (Gillons’ Insurance) will become first vice-president, and former director Cathy Emes (Envision North) will […]
Council approved a report from Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown on Monday night that the town strike a lease agreement for space on the water tower to Vianet. The space formerly was leased to Jam21.Net, but that company was sold to Vianet as of Oct. 1, 2004. This agreement […]
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 2005. In a report from Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown, he noted that back in the spring, council had approved that multi-residential establishments […]
The Town of Fort Frances will look into funding to renovate the museum after council approved a recommendation from the museum advisory committee Monday night. Before the motion was voted on, Coun. Struchan Gilson stressed to council the importance of getting repairs done at the museum—and restoring the Scott Street […]
With word two weeks ago that Rainycrest’s board of management passed a motion to pursue interim management services from a private firm (Extendicare), Fort Frances town council now is looking for some answers. This became clear Monday night when council asked Coun. Neil Kabel, who sits on the Rainycrest board […]
The Town of Fort Frances won’t be sponsoring any prizes for floats in the Santa Claus parade here Saturday afternoon. Council voted on a recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee to deny the request from the local Business Improvement Association at last night’s regular meeting. “We denied the […]
Council will receive the preliminary operating and capital forecasts for 2005 at Monday night’s regular meeting and the numbers already are showing a much-better outlook than in 2004. “The budget process is going really well. This is the first blush through it, but it’s looking good,” Fort Frances CAO Mark […]
The local “Communities in Bloom” committee is looking for the public’s help is coming up with a short slogan to jump-start the project here. “We have a slogan at the bottom of our letterhead, but it’s long,” said Crystal Godbout, secretary-treasurer for the local “Communities in Bloom” committee. “We need […]
A dozen households on Colonization Road West should find out Monday if the boil water advisory issued to them Wednesday will be lifted. Residents in that area received notices Tuesday that their water service would be temporarily shut off at 8 a.m. on Wednesday to allow Public Works crews to […]
