In an effort to inform parents of the importance of the provincial literacy test taken by all Grade 10 students, Fort Frances High School is hosting an information session Wednesday night. “It’s to give parents a chance to ask questions about the literacy test,” said FFHS principal Ian Simpson. “To […]
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Everything is set for the municipal candidates debate scheduled for tonight at the Civic Centre. And mayoral opponents Coun. Sharon Tibbs and newcomer Dan Onichuk are seeing the event as a crucial part of their respective campaigns. Coun. Tibbs said she’s confident of her performance in the debate. “There are […]
The board of directors for the Fort Frances Power Corp. announced today that all standard supply customers will receive an additional rebate for benefits realized by the historical power agreement with Abitibi-Consolidated. The rebate is calculated at the rate of one-half cent per kilowatt hour ($.005/kWh), plus the GST, on […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has planned a municipal candidates debate for Monday evening at the Civic Centre and Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth said she’s hoping the public checks it out. “This is a chance for the public to hear what the candidates have to say. These are the […]
With family members at his side and tears welling in his eyes, newly re-elected MPP Howard Hampton stood in front of a crowd of supporters at La Place Rendez-Vous here last night and thanked them for their devotion. And though an atmosphere of success floated around the room mixed with […]
Like a needle and thread, the Northland Art Society and the Northern Lights Quilters’ Guild in International Falls belong together. The two groups—in connection with the Citizens for Backus A/B— are putting that partnership to work this week as they host an autumn arts festival, entitled “A Patchwork of Arts,” […]
Buckle up or pay up. That’s the message the OPP is trying to get out to motorists during its two-week fall seatbelt campaign. And they’re not just looking for drivers and passengers who can’t remember or can’t be bothered to click that belt. For the duration of the campaign, which […]
The town’s “Citizen of the Year” selection committee is asking the public to get their thinking caps on to pick the most deserving person for 2003. “The cool weather is coming, and with that, thoughts of the Santa Claus parade. And we can’t have that without our ‘Citizen of the […]
While encouraging fire safety is always part of their mandate, local firefighters will be getting out to stress their message to the public during “Fire Prevention Week” (Oct. 5-11). “It has been very successful in the past, with a lot of information getting out to the public here,” said Fort […]
Another season of Border Concerts was launched last Thursday (Oct. 9) when the New York Theatre Ballot presented “The Alice-In-Wonderland Follies” at Backus Auditorium in International Falls. Choreographer Keith Michael used Lewis Carroll’s famous children’s classics, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking-Glass,” as inspiration for what was billed […]
After agreeing to transfer $1.81 million from reserve funds to finance the 2002 year-end deficit, town council looks to be on the road to more financial woes this year with a possible deficit of almost $1.3 million. As requested by council, treasurer Peggy Dupuis and the management team compiled a […]
Hazel Johnston hopes she won’t have to spend her 90th birthday in hospital. The avid bridge player and pianist has been living at La Verendrye General Hospital here since last October—and has been on the waiting list for Rainycrest Home for the Aged here since November. Johnston had been living […]
