Local law enforcement has teamed up with some local elementary students to remind people of the dangers of crossing railroad tracks illegally. Fort Frances OPP Cst. Caroline Spencer and CN Rail Cst. Pete LeDrew took Grade 2 and 3 students from Huffman School for a short field trip earlier this […]
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With a team of volunteers trained and ready to help, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau has opened its doors to assist low-income families, the disabled, and elderly file their income taxes. Assistant co-ordinator Karen Haney said yesterday that while the Volunteer Bureau still is expecting to receive tax-filing software from […]
Workshops on consumer fraud, safety with medication, and line dancing will be for the taking should a new seniors’ program receive funding from an Ontario Trillium Foundation proposal submitted by the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau. Executive director Vanessa Hebert expected the submission—seeking a grant of $75,000 over three years—to be […]
Some local businesses weren’t surprised at news last week that the Health Services Review Appeal Board ruled the Northwestern Health Unit does not have the right to legally make businesses “butt out” in the name of public health. Terry Bailley, owner of the White Pine Inn here and the Sherbrook […]
Whether its the functionality of chairs or the thrill of gambling that appeals to people, interest continues to build in the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual fundraiser slated for this Saturday at the Memorial Sports Centre. “Tickets have been going well,” said Joan Allison, chair of the Foundation’s special […]
The Northwestern Health Unit still hasn’t decided whether to appeal last Tuesday’s ruling that it does not have the power to ban smoking in all enclosed public places in the name of public health. Dr. Pete Sarsfield, CEO and medical officer of health for the health unit, said yesterday he’s […]
One of the great things about elementary school science fairs is they invariably provide an opportunity for adults to learn something and the annual event at Crossroads School in Devlin last week was no exception. For instance, do you know what the best product is for removing tough, set-in stains? […]
Coun. Struchan Gilson told fellow councillors Monday night he had a greater appreciation for the work police officers do in town after going on a ride-along with Fort Frances OPP Cst. Greg Beazley earlier this month. Coun. Gilson went out with Cst. Beazley at 7 p.m. on a Thursday for […]
After working at getting the project off the ground for more than two years, Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. finally should see the shovel in the earth to start Phase IV renovations at La Verendrye Hospital here this spring. “At this point, we’re still meeting with the architect and the […]
Community Services manager George Bell on Monday night brought forward for council’s approval an application for Trillium funding for the proposed skate park here with the intention of sending it off with their blessing. But instead, council asked him not to drop it in the mailbox quite yet. The reason […]
Following an in-camera discussion at Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, council agreed to follow through with the interview process in hopes of hiring a new CAO for the Town of Fort Frances. The final interviews—which will include the CAO selection committee consisting of Mayor Dan Onichuk and Couns. Roy […]
As a cost-savings measure to the town, the Pither’s Point campsite check-in building won’t be manned this summer after council approved a report from the Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown at its meeting Monday night. “As council is well aware, it is estimated that it will cost $26,500 to […]
