From cutting grass for the town 28 years ago as a summer student to working his way to CEO and president of the Fort Frances Power Corp., Mark McCaig officially was hired on as the new CAO by council Monday. “It’s nice to be selected, no doubt,” he said yesterday. […]
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As town council and management continue to hammer away at the 2004 budget, one of the final questions remains which sectors can afford to see tax increases and which ones can’t. The committee of the whole met late Monday to receive a report from treasurer Peggy Dupuis presenting council with […]
In an effort to encourage more communication with the public, the Town of Fort Frances is developing a new brochure—and a page on its website—bringing together what residents need to know in order to voice their concerns and suggestions. “It’s another example of us [council] trying to be as transparent […]
As town council continues to work on finalizing the 2004 budget, a special committee of the whole meeting has been called for 5 p.m. on Monday at the Civc Centre. Mayor Dan Onichuk said Friday morning the meeting should include “finite numbers” regarding the impact of the Rainycrest levy increase […]
While it may be a little while yet before colourful blooms appear in Fort Frances, the local Chamber of Commerce already has flowers on the brain as it gears up for its annual town beautification program. Co-ordinator Dawn Booth said Thursday that it looks like the Chamber will be putting […]
The town isn’t done with setting its 2004 budget yet as events again took a turn yesterday that sees council looking to find about $150,000 more than before to balance the budget. After hearing news from the OPP that policing costs for 2003 saw a surplus of $114,000, council decided […]
“Bag tags” took another step towards becoming a reality for local residents yesterday afternoon after town council approved a report by Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown and motioned for a bylaw to be prepared. Brown is aiming to have the “bag tag” system up and running by Monday, May […]
The town isn’t done with setting its 2004 budget yet as events again took a turn Wednesday that sees council looking to find about $150,000 more than before to balance the budget. After hearing news from the OPP that policing costs for 2003 saw a surplus of $114,000, council decided […]
“Bag tags” took another step towards becoming a reality for local residents Wednesday afternoon after town council approved a report by Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown and motioned for a bylaw to be prepared. Brown is aiming to have the “bag tag” system up and running by Monday, May […]
Some of the new user fees for Fort Frances residents took effect today after town council gave a third and final reading to the bylaw at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon. The user fee schedule—which lists hundreds of items—sees numerous hikes across the board, from business licences and building permits […]
As part of its ongoing “Business After Hours” program, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Quadrathon” for its members and their staff at the Fort Frances Curling Club tomorrow from 5-7:30 p.m. “The whole thing is to get people moving around and meeting with other people, and […]
The local District Mental Health Services for Older Adults program held a day-long workshop here last Wednesday for health care workers and social service providers to discuss aging in people with developmental disabilities. Paul Muldoon, a trainer and consultant, ran the workshop in which participants discussed the demographics of an […]
