One candidate has stepped forward to vie for the Conservative nomination in the new Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding, but people can expect at least one more—and possibly two—throw their hats into the ring by the end of this week. “We will have a contested nomination,” riding association president Richard Neumann […]
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Depending on what the Administration and Finance executive committee recommends to council down the road, Fort Frances might see its flora recognized and ranked as part of the national “Communities In Bloom” program. Mayor Dan Onichuk brought the matter before council Monday night after he recently was approached by the […]
While it remains to be seen what recommendations may be implemented from it, a heritage tourism study presented to council Monday night contained a wide variety of ideas regarding the future of the museum and historic sites in Fort Frances. “It identifies the museum as the main heritage attraction in […]
About a year ago, Cindy Cole and her husband were looking for a school for their son, Carson, who was going into senior kindergarten. The couple had considered the French Immersion program at St. Michael’s School here despite the fact they are neither Catholic nor French-speaking. But speaking to other […]
While many choose to go south for March Break to soak up the sun and perhaps read a trashy novel while relaxing on the beach, seven Fort High students and their teacher have decided to spend their annual break soaking up the culture and history of France. The group left […]
In response to a letter from the Rainy River District School Board, the town has made several requests the local public board will consider in its 2004-05 budget process. The Operations and Facilities division recommended the school board be financially responsible for snow removal from school bus loading zones, as […]
Local resident Tim Woods is suggesting the town host a “Gateway International Fitness Test” (GIFT), either this August or in August, 2005, in order to promote exercise and tourism in the Fort Frances area. “It’s an idea I’ve been toying with for years,” Woods said during a presentation to town […]
Relocating the “Hallett” and Lookout Tower at Pither’s Point to the La Verendrye Parkway (Front Street) was one of the suggestions contained in a heritage tourism study presented to town council at Monday night’s meeting. Jeff Frank, of the consultants Hilderman Thomas Frank and Cram, said the recommendation was based […]
Gordie Melville is not a difficult guy to find. Chances are, if he’s not out somewhere flying hunters and anglers to remote lakes in his Turbo Beaver, he’s in his hangar at the Fort Frances Airport working on something. Melville is one of those single-minded types whose passion is airplanes. […]
“Quattrocelli”—the name says it all. Four cellos—under the masterful control of a quartet of superb musicians from Germany—had the audience applauding with as much enthusiasm as at any Border Concert in recent memory. The quartet hit the Backus Auditorium stage in International Falls last Tuesday (March 2) in the Border […]
Town residents are welcome to give their suggestions and comments to council on what they feel are the most important municipal services and projects—and thus should be considered during the 2004 budget process—at a public meeting this Monday (March 15) at 6 p.m. at the Civc Centre. “We encourage everyone […]
The Northwestern Health Unit will not appeal a Feb. 17 decision by the Health Services Review Appeal Board that the health unit does not have the authority to make area businesses “butt out” in the name of public health. The decision was made Monday afternoon after a unanimous vote by […]
