About a year ago, Cindy Cole and her husband were looking for a school for their son, Carson, who was going into senior kindergarten. The couple had considered the French Immersion program at St. Michael’s School here despite the fact they are neither Catholic nor French-speaking. But speaking to other […]
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While many choose to go south for March Break to soak up the sun and perhaps read a trashy novel while relaxing on the beach, seven Fort High students and their teacher have decided to spend their annual break soaking up the culture and history of France. The group left […]
In response to a letter from the Rainy River District School Board, the town has made several requests the local public board will consider in its 2004-05 budget process. The Operations and Facilities division recommended the school board be financially responsible for snow removal from school bus loading zones, as […]
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 […]
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 […]
