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 […]
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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 […]
Following a recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee, town council agreed Monday night to pitch in $8,215 as a partner in a proposed “Gateway to Canada” project the Rainy River Future Development Corp. hopes to get off the ground this summer. Coun. Tannis Drysdale said she was thrilled […]
The new Kenora NDP federal riding association held its inaugural nomination meeting last weekend, with Rev. Susan Barclay taking the nomination for the second time. “I am proud to represent the New Democratic Party in this riding,” Barclay said. “We have an exciting and dynamic new leader and we are […]
A movie screening at La Place Rendez-Vous on Tuesday afternoon prompted some frank and open discussion between the different groups of people involved in dealing with mental health crises. “I think it was a tremendous afternoon,” said Fort Frances OPP S/Sgt. Hugh Dennis, who attended the public screening along with […]
“Blues” will be the key word when the Fine Line Art Gallery stages its annual spring art show April 16-May 7. Jean Richards, a member of the Fine Line co-op, said numerous local artists already have committed to entering pieces for the show, as well as a number from Kenora, […]
Jeff Frank, with consultants Hilderman Thomas Frank and Cram, will appear before council tonight to report on the findings of a heritage tourism study regarding the future of town landmarks. “Basically, this is in response to the closing of the tower and the destruction of the fort,” said museum curator […]
For the sixth consecutive year, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is contributing $4 million to Ontario municipalities that collect glass alcoholic beverage containers in the “Blue Box” recycling systems. The Town of Fort Frances is getting $1,783. While the town doesn’t accept glass with its curbside “Blue Box” […]
