While black bears haven’t been too much of a problem in town limits so far this year, the public is urged to be aware of the bothersome bruins this summer, bylaw enforcement officer Dave Egan warned Monday. “We haven’t really had a problem,” he noted. “There’s been some sightings in […]
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In an effort to raise awareness about world hunger, a group of Fort High students starved themselves for 30 hours last week. Participating in the world-wide program “30-Hour Famine,” the 83 students camped out at the high school and went for more than a day without anything to eat. “They’re […]
Construction schedules have been set and work began this week on the $4.8-million expansion and renovation of J.W. Walker School here. At tonight’s regular monthly meeting of the Rainy River District School Board, trustees will hear a report from the superintendent of plant and maintenance updating them on construction schedules […]
A rebate should be appearing on the bill of Fort Frances Power Corp. customers by mid- to late June, FFPC CEO and president Mark McCaig said yesterday afternoon. “We’ve received word from the government [on Wednesday] regarding the promised rebate to our customers,” he noted. “The way it’s going to […]
Whether they’ve competed before or will be new to the stage, area singers no doubt will be excited to know entry forms for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Quest for the Best” are now available. “They’re ready to go,” said Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth, who has been involved […]
Concerns over parking at the Memorial Sports Centre mean initial plans for a proposed skatepark there will need a little rethinking, the committee of the whole of council decided at last night’s regular meeting. Community Services manager George Bell told council that if the 160’x100’ skatepark were to be built […]
A document prepared as a means to provide financial incentive programs to boost business growth here will be the focus of a public meeting at the Civic Centre tonight. The economic development financial incentive plan, which is being recommended to council for approval by the Economic Development Advisory Committee and […]
It looks as if lovers of Tim Horton’s have r-r-rolled up the rim and they’ve won their heart’s desire, as it has been confirmed a new store definitely is coming here. “We will be coming to Fort Frances this summer,” said Greg Skinner, corporate communications officer with TDL Group Ltd. […]
The Chem-free Grad committee held its most recent meeting last week and learned that they wouldn’t have to find a new location for the event after all. “We are able to hold it on the old ice surface,” said Patti Boileau of the committee. There was an issue with the […]
The new “tour de Fort” season will begin in September, but passports are available now. Spokesman Gary Rogozinski said it’s unusual to have so many passports available. Last Saturday, the group held a passport sale at the Fort Frances Public Library but the turnout was disappointing. “We had a terrible […]
Got a gripe with the Town of Fort Frances? A pothole on your street that seems to keep getting bigger and bigger? Would you know how to complain to the town if you did? With the town’s new computer system up and running since the new year, Information Technology manager […]
Local scribes recited rhythmic verse last night at the latest of the town’s centennial celebrations. The centennial coffee house was held at the Fort Frances Museum, in conjunction with the Valley Adult Learning Association, where nearly 30 people gathered to visit, have coffee, indulge in cheesecake, and listen to the […]
