Members of the local chapter of Canadian Parents for French used a parable from the New Testament at the Northwest Catholic District School Board’s monthly meeting Saturday to illustrate their views regarding the French Immersion program. In her presentation to the board, Marie Brady, a local member of the CPF, […]
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Organizers of a new volunteer driver program first announced back in February say the program is getting off the ground, but they are looking for more people to get involved. Davida Sheppard, treasurer of the volunteer driver program, said Monday that since the program was announced at the “Community Chest” […]
The local Salvation Army is facing a shortage of donations in its food bank and a budget crisis, and is asking the community to lend a hand in its hour of need. “Fort Frances still needs some of the help we provide and we are short on resources,” Capt. Angel […]
While high-speed Internet options in Fort Frances slowly are expanding, there is a little-known option that’s actually been around for two years. Al McIvor, owner of Home Satellite Systems here, said he has been installing satellite systems for residential and corporate customers for about two years now. “It’s a two-way, […]
By this time next year, area residents may well be buying beef and other meat that was grown, slaughtered, and processed right here in Rainy River District. Furthermore, people right across the country—and beyond—will be doing likewise. That is the goal of the Rainy River Regional Abattoir Corporation, a not-for-profit […]
While the local Abitibi-Consolidated mill was named as one of the “Dirty Dozen” polluters in the province in a report by the Sierra Legal Defence Fund released last week, manager John Harrison said the mill here is in fact in line with air emission standards set by the Ministry of […]
After discussing the issue at both its March 8 and March 22 meetings, town council finally agreed during a special meeting last Wednesday to apply to participate in the “Communities in Bloom” program. This approval was on the condition that the town receive a letter from the Fort Frances Horticultural […]
Mayor Dan Onichuk said Tuesday it could take town council about two more weeks before it passes the final version of the 2004 budget. “We were hopeful we could have things resolved by March 31, but there’s several things to consider,” he remarked. The mayor expected council would set dates […]
“Blues” may be the theme when the Fine Line Art Gallery stages its annual spring art show April 16-May 7, but is appears area artists, as well as those from elsewhere in Canada, are more than happy to participate. Linda Lovisa, a member of the Fine Line co-op, said Friday […]
Town council will discuss the 2004 capital budget and the proposed Kiwanis skate park, as well as vote on the new user fee schedule, during a special committee of the whole meeting tomorrow at noon at the Civic Centre. Acting CAO Mark McCaig said late yesterday that council and management […]
Parents with children entering senior kindergarten in the fall here still will have the option of enrolling them in French Immersion. The Northwest Catholic District School Board on Saturday voted to run the program this fall—even at the current enrolment of 15 students. “The board was very clear that it’s […]
Town council will discuss the 2004 capital budget and the proposed Kiwanis skate park, as well as vote on the new user fee schedule, during a special committee of the whole meeting Wednesday at noon at the Civic Centre. Acting CAO Mark McCaig said late Monday that council and management […]
