The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s community Christmas dinner has become an annual tradition here, with well over 200 people showing up for it each Dec. 25. But such a meal couldn’t happen without donations and fundraising, and that’s why organizers will be working hard in the coming weeks to promote […]
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FORT FRANCES—Although the 2005 budget process is moving along fairly smoothly compared to last year, the town will have to wait for some important figures before it can be finalized. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig noted during a special committee of the whole meeting Monday night that “the table is […]
There’s been headway in the most recent round of talks between Abitibi-Consolidated and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1744 and International Association of Machinists Lodge 771. “We still can’t talk about the content of the talks, but an agreement in principle was reached Thursday, Nov. 25,” said Len […]
Santa Claus’ little elves are waiting anxiously for Christmas wishes from district children—and the Fort Frances Times wants to help make sure they get to the North Pole on time. Kids of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa at the Fort Frances Times by this Friday (Dec. […]
The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team failed to become the first NorWOSSA squad to advance to the all-Ontarios after being swept by Fort William Collegiate Institute in the best-of-three NWOSSAA final here on the weekend. The Muskies went toe-to-toe with the Blue Bears in the early going of Friday afternoon’s […]
A group of local runners headed to Embarrass, Mn. on Sunday for the 24th-annual Embarrass Flying Finish 10-km run, and didn’t “embarrass” themselves one bit. Don DeBenedet ran away with first place in the 50-59 age group with a time of 43:31 while Bob Tkachuk finished with a time of […]
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,” […]
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 […]
