Things certainly have brightened up along the Barwick waterfront these days. Last Wednesday evening, a two-year project culminated in a new landmark when Chapple Heritage Committee member Wayne Nugent threw the switch that changed the way the river looks at night from now on. A brilliant, pulsing strobe light now […]
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District truckers and their customers may as well dust off their old “Supertramp” tapes because they’re all going to be taking the long way home for the next few months. The announcement last week by the Ministry of Transportation that the bridge on Highway 71 at Sioux Narrows will be […]
After one week of pricking my finger and taking blood samples, giving “insulin shots” twice a day to a teddy bear I’d been carrying everywhere but the bathtub, and following a meal plan that, while fair, was far different than my regular intake, I felt I’d gotten a good taste […]
After first shooting down a bylaw to seal a deal between the Town of Fort Frances and Charlie Morken, Steve Both, and Russell Pollard to develop the old Fort High property on First Street East last Wednesday, council changed its mind when it voted on an amended agreement Friday afternoon. […]
A new accessibility committee being formed by the town needs members to help identify and remove barriers faced by handicapped citizens. “We’re trying to get people on a committee. We have a couple people interested, but we need more,” municipal planner Faye Flatt said this morning. Flatt, part of the […]
With the nomination deadline for the Nov. 10 municipal election having been 5 p.m. on Friday, Fort Frances voters will have quite a few names to choose from when they mail in their ballots. The last candidates to throw their names in for council were former councillor Gus Lindberg and […]
After more than four months of admissions being suspended, Rainycrest Home for the Aged here once again can begin admitting new residents, administrator Jill Colquhoun said Monday morning. “The requirements for lifting the suspension on admissions have now been met,” Colquhoun said. “With a waiting list of over 50 residents […]
A planned excursion to Paris, Tenn. next month to explore business opportunities and other matters of mutual interest has been put on hold, the town’s economic development officer said Thursday. “It probably won’t be going until spring,” noted Geoff Gillon. “But I definitely would like to do it some time.” […]
Pastor Stephen Laing late Thursday afternoon added his name to the list of candidates running for a seat on town council in the November election. As the clock ticks down on the deadline to file nomination papers (5 p.m. today at the Civic Centre), the pastor at Calvary Tabernacle Church […]
After having to cancel it last year, the local Business Improvement Association has planned a day full of activities, especially kids, for its “Harvest Festival” tomorrow (Sept. 27). “Things are looking up,” said BIA co-ordinator Harlene Lowey, who noted all the arrangements have been made for the event, which will […]
There’s been a shake-up in the list of candidates running for mayor as Coun. Sharon Tibbs joined the race late Wednesday after Coun. Deane Cunningham withdrew for health reasons. “This [health] was not an issue when I filed my nominations papers on Aug. 14,” Coun. Cunningham said Wednesday afternoon. “I […]
Town council voted 4-3 on Wednesday against a bylaw to seal a deal between the Town of Fort Frances and Stratton Equipment to develop the old Fort High property on First Street East. The vote came after a special committee of the whole meeting that was held in-camera (behind closed […]
