While the polling station inside council chambers at the Civic Centre has been busy for the past two weeks, a larger portion of town hall will become a beehive of activity this coming Monday—and nobody knows that better than clerk Glenn Treftlin. “I’m having the employees come in at 7:30 […]
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With word last week the new Liberal government will get rid of the artificially-low hydro rate cap of 4.3 cents a kilowatt-hour, implemented by former premier Ernie Eves last November, local residents will see a change in their power bills down the road. But exactly how drastic the difference will […]
Local families interested in hosting an exchange student from a European country, North and South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa are being sought by ASSE—an international student exchange program. The students are well screened by ASSE, are fluent in English, 15-18 years old, and come for the […]
The message that influenza immunizations help curb illness seems to be spreading in the region as the Northwestern Health Unit reported the number of people getting their ’flu shots has jumped dramatically this year. “As of Oct. 31, 2003, we’ve distributed 23,559 doses in our catchment area, which includes 11 […]
The spirit of helping out the community lives on in the hearts of some Grade 6-8 students at Robert Moore School here as the third executive of the Kiwanis Builders’ Club was sworn in there last Wednesday night. Ken Koprowski, past Lieutenant Governor of the Kiwanis Club, led the meeting […]
With the deadline for nominations having closed Friday, the committee tasked with choosing the “Citizen of the Year” for 2003 will have some tough decisions to make in the next couple of weeks as they decide the most deserving of the honour. Bill Gushulak (“Citizen of the Year 2000”) and […]
Quite a fuss has been made about Ruth Caldwell lately and while she doesn’t necessarily enjoy all the attention, she does admit it’s nice to be recognized. Caldwell currently is featured in Pharmasave’s Living Well magazine as a “Remarkable Woman” for her outstanding contributions to her community. Born and raised […]
“Lest ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders Fields.” Those immortal words of Col. John McCrae may have faded into history, but every year at this time, the Royal Canadian Legion reminds us of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in […]
“Operation Pumpkin” was out in full force again last night to keep an eye out for mischief—and it seems all those watchful eyes worked in curbing most pre-Hallowe’en hi-jinx. Fort Frances OPP Cst. Caroline Spencer said this morning that only two acts of vandalism were reported last night. The first […]
Trick-or-treaters won’t be at a loss for things to do tomorrow as Hallowe’en events will be going on at Scott Street businesses, the Fort Frances Museum, and the parking lot at McDonald’s. Like a movie monster in a sequel, the fifth-annual “Scott Street Scare” is looking to come back bigger […]
Those voters still undecided as to who they’ll mark an “X” beside on the list of public school board trustee candidates on their mail-in ballots are encouraged to wait until Monday (Nov. 3) before they commit and attend a trustee debate at the Townshend Theatre. Rudy Zeitlhofer, political action officer […]
Always looking to boost business in Fort Frances, the municipal Economic Development Advisory Committee wants to add the Twin Beech aircraft at Rusty Myers to the list of tourist attractions here. “It’s an idea that’s been kicking around for four or five years,” noted EDAC member Bruce Caldwell. “But it […]
