The Citizens for Backus/AB based in International Falls continue to do their best to bring fresh, new entertainment to the area and this week’s offering is a country duo called the Hewitt Sisters. The sisters—18-year-old Katrice and 16-year-old Ashlee—play a mix of old and new country, including George Strait, Patsy […]
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As town council and management work to find ways to trim a $2-million shortfall in the 2004 budget, a special committee of the whole meeting was held yesterday afternoon to get councillors’ input on how much of a tax increase may be acceptable to residential taxpayers. But after much discussion, […]
Do you find yourself forgetting things? Well, much of this might be related to stress in the workplace, says the executive director of the Kenora-Rainy River branch of the Alzheimer Society. So Margaret Schonewille is encouraging all area businesses to take it easy for “Stress Down Friday” this Friday (Feb. […]
At its regular monthly meeting tonight, the Northwest Catholic District School Board will review a modified school calendar for the 2004/05 school year. As a member of Curriculum Council West, which also includes the Rainy River District School Board, the Kenora Catholic District School Board, and the Keewatin- Patricia District […]
The 2004 budget situation is looking a little better for the Town of Fort Frances after a committee of the whole meeting to discuss controllable costs Friday at the Civic Centre. Facing a forecasted shortfall of $2.79 million just a few weeks ago, a total of $724,564 in reductions were […]
“Tanglefoot” has made headlines throughout the world of folk and acoustic music, attracting a large and rabidly-enthusiastic horde of friends, fans, and Foot Heads across Canada, the U.S., and Britain. They’ll be coming to Fort Frances next Tuesday (Feb. 17) to bring their own energetic sound to the Royal Canadian […]
Shaw Cable launched its highspeed cable Internet service here last Thursday through Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous, and the company was pleased with the response. “We had quite a few people come through,” said Shaw spokesperson Colin Paterson. “It was very positive.”^Computer terminals were set up so people could try […]
With one day left for guys to get something for that special woman in their lives, local businesses have seen a surge in customers for Valentine’s Day. “We’re probably going to be going crazy later today and tomorrow,” said Iris McLean of Fort Floral. “We’re doing good so far. There’s […]
After a situation with a gas leak last month, town council Monday night authorized the installation of electric heaters in the Fort Frances Children’s Complex, and replacement of the gas hot water tank, at an estimated cost of $3,263. “As council is aware, the heat exchanger in the gas-fired furnace […]
Council has scheduled more time to talk about the controllable costs it will have to make some tough decisions about in order to tackle the town’s 2004 deficit woes. The committee of the whole will meet tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at the Civic Centre, Clerk Glenn Treftlin said this morning. […]
Out-of-town residents no longer will be getting a free ride when it comes to getting treated water from the Town of Fort Frances’ distribution system, as it plans not only to raise rates to buy water from here but will enforce those who “steal” it. Operations and Facilities manager Doug […]
Shaw Cable launched its high-speed cable Internet service here last Thursday through Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous, and the company was pleased with the response. “We had quite a few people come through,” said Shaw spokesperson Colin Paterson. “It was very positive.” Computer terminals were set up so people could […]
