At its first meeting of the new year, the Northwest Catholic District School Board tonight will look at different methods of self-evaluation to gauge the success of the board in meeting its goals and to encourage discussion. “We are not interested in a report card as much as we are […]
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In an effort to better inform its members on matters relevant to business, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is going to have guest speakers at each of its monthly luncheons, Chamber coordinator Dawn Booth said yesterday. “This something new we’re trying this year,” she noted, adding the Chamber will […]
With more than half the money needed for a $235,000 skate park already in place, Kiwanian Steve Maki of the skate park committee is starting to sell personalized bricks to raise the balance to get construction started this spring. “We’ve spoken to nine businesses and sold $15,000 worth of bricks—we’re […]
The annual “Sister City Snowshoe Challenge,” which pits Fort Frances town council against its International Falls counterparts as part of “Icebox Days” festivities there, goes tonight at 7 p.m. at Smokey Bear Park. Dubbed by the International Falls Chamber of Commerce as the fastest “Icebox Days” event in history, Mayor […]
The Borderland Arts Alliance, made up of local artist of all kinds, including theatre, music, and the visual arts, is holding a membership drive at the end of the month. All local artists, as well as those who enjoy the arts, are encouraged to join. People who sign up can […]
While flowers may be the last thing on your mind when you look out the window and see all that snow, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind is hoping people will get into the mood to buy a new crocus plant in the next few weeks. The CNIB once […]
At its first meeting of the new year, the Northwest Catholic District School Board on Tuesday night will look at different methods of self-evaluation to gauge the success of the board in meeting its goals and to encourage discussion. “We are not interested in a report card as much as […]
Former Fort Frances mayor Glenn Witherspoon has been confirmed as the guest speaker at the annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner, which is slated for Sunday, Feb. 8 at La Place Rendez-Vous. “Glenn was very supportive of the ‘Community Chest’ when we were first starting up,” said Linda Hamilton of the […]
After having won a long battle with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care over land ambulance funding for unincorporated areas last fall, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board now is taking on the province over the closure of the Judson Street Ambulance Supply Centre in Toronto. The […]
The Fort Frances Fire Brigade said their annual Christmas tree pick-up went off without a hitch Saturday, raising almost $1,000 for a local yet-to-be-determined charity. “The chief said it was a ‘great success,’” firefighter Rob Dokuchie said Monday, noting the weather was much milder for the tree pick-up than in […]
While the exact date still hasn’t been confirmed yet, and staff are sworn to secrecy, the new Wal-Mart will open its doors here sometime during the last week of the month. “Yes, that’s still our plan,” Kevin Groh, manager of corporate communications, said last week from Toronto, referring to opening […]
Mesaba Airlines and its pilots were able to avert a strike over the weekend, reaching a tentative agreement after lengthy contract talks that went beyond the original strike deadline. “We held our ground on contract goals and believe that this new agreement will satisfy the pilots’ requirements for strong job […]
