Shaw Cable launched its highspeed cable Internet service here last Thursday through Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous, and the company was pleased with the response. “We had quite a few people come through,” said Shaw spokesperson Colin Paterson. “It was very positive.”^Computer terminals were set up so people could try […]
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With one day left for guys to get something for that special woman in their lives, local businesses have seen a surge in customers for Valentine’s Day. “We’re probably going to be going crazy later today and tomorrow,” said Iris McLean of Fort Floral. “We’re doing good so far. There’s […]
After a situation with a gas leak last month, town council Monday night authorized the installation of electric heaters in the Fort Frances Children’s Complex, and replacement of the gas hot water tank, at an estimated cost of $3,263. “As council is aware, the heat exchanger in the gas-fired furnace […]
Council has scheduled more time to talk about the controllable costs it will have to make some tough decisions about in order to tackle the town’s 2004 deficit woes. The committee of the whole will meet tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at the Civic Centre, Clerk Glenn Treftlin said this morning. […]
Out-of-town residents no longer will be getting a free ride when it comes to getting treated water from the Town of Fort Frances’ distribution system, as it plans not only to raise rates to buy water from here but will enforce those who “steal” it. Operations and Facilities manager Doug […]
Shaw Cable launched its high-speed cable Internet service here last Thursday through Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous, and the company was pleased with the response. “We had quite a few people come through,” said Shaw spokesperson Colin Paterson. “It was very positive.” Computer terminals were set up so people could […]
It looks like district residents once again will get a chance to properly dispose of old paint, oil, and other such materials this spring as council agreed Monday night to host another Household Hazardous Waste Day. In a report to council, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown recommended the town […]
An Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving conference at Fort Frances High School last weekend not only brought together youths from across the district, but gave leaders in substance abuse prevention a chance to network and exchange ideas. “We’re trying to get a big substance abuse prevention program started,” said Sue […]
Final plans for a proposed new public library here have recommended a new one-storey facility to be built on the site of Alexander MacKenzie School, which is slated for closure this fall. John Stephenson, an architect with Kuch, Stephenson, Gibson, and Malo of Thunder Bay, presented town council with the […]
The race is heating up for the Liberal nomination in the proposed new Kenora riding, with two more candidates coming forward since MP Robert Nault announced last week he was withdrawing. Former Dryden mayor Roger Valley and Kenora lawyer Beverly Wexler have joined area aboriginal leader Charles Fox in seeking […]
The question as to who will represent Northwestern Ontario at the Ontario Winter Games in London next month is still up in the air. Last month, the Canadians played a best-of-three series against the Thunder Bay Hurricanes for that privilege and were swept two straight. But when it was discovered […]
The St. Francis Sentinels spoiled the host team’s bid to take both titles at the Crossroads Invitational basketball tournament. After taking the boys’ title back on Jan. 31, the Crossroads Tornadoes had hoped to make it two for two this past Saturday as the girls took on five teams. But […]
