While it was reported Dec. 11 that Oshawa resident J.C. (Cal) Muckle, formerly of Fort Frances, was interested in sponsoring a “big chair” to be built at Pither’s Point, a second sponsor has since come forward for a mermaid statue along the riverfront here. “We offered the sponsorship of the […]
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While the 2003 budget passed by a 4-2 vote by council Monday night, the two who didn’t support it—Couns. Dave Bourgeault and Roy Avis—have serious concerns about the town’s year ahead. Coun. Bourgeault said his biggest beef with the $8,277,000 budget, which also features a 4.25 percent tax hike for […]
Fort Frances council on Monday night unanimously defeated a request from Alberton Township to support its resolution to have the Northwestern Health Unit dismiss Dr. Pete Sarsfield for his behaviour over the much-debated smoking issue. “I think it’s absolutely outrageous resolution,” said Coun. Struchan Gilson, who has the been the […]
When the Rainy River District School Board meets Tuesday night, one of the main topics to be discussed is new money coming in from the recommendations made in the Education Equity Task Force report released last month. The local board will receive $180,000 for special needs education for the current […]
Shaw Cable’s three-day digital cable orientation and sales session at La Place Rendez-Vous wrapped up Saturday a great success, company staff said. “We had about 350 to 400 people sign up in the first three days,” said Mike Keating, regional sales manager for Shaw. “Usually when you launch a product, […]
With no funds earmarked in the 2003 budget for the “Re-Inventing Fort Frances” project, the committee will make its case at tonight’s public meeting on the 2003 budget at the Civic Centre. “In an elaborate presentation before council on Dec. 16, we demonstrated how a phased investment in infrastructure projects […]
If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to put that Christmas tree out on the curb as the Fort Frances Fire Brigade’s annual tree pick-up is slated Saturday. Firefighters will be making the rounds starting around 2 p.m., loading up trees and then destroying them with the help of […]
Shaw Cable unveiled its newest programming service for customers here Thursday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous. The long-awaited arrival of digital cable came as media and residents gathered to learn more about the new service. Shaw Cable representatives also will be on hand there Friday until 9 p.m. and Saturday […]
With the province exempting the Fort Frances Power Corp. from the process that would allow the utility to pass on the 4.3 cents per kilowatt hour hydro cap to its customers, the FFPC board is trying to secure a rate that would be a blend of that fixed price less […]
“This centennial thing is great.” That’s how Mayor Glenn Witherspoon described the positive beginning to 2003—a year he says will be about reflecting on the past and building on what was accomplished in 2002. “The levee was great, and if our entire centennial year is filled with the enthusiasm, the […]
It still isn’t certain yet whether a Tim Horton’s outlet will open its doors here—at least anytime soon. “There’s nothing on our construction list yet,” said Greg Skinner, corporate communications officer with TDL Group Ltd., which operates Tim Horton’s. “I guess they’re waiting until the end of winter to do […]
Heading into a new year in which district businesses are being ordered to go smoke-free by the Northwestern Health Unit, one local establishment that’s had a sneak peek as to what impact that can have has been Robin’s Donuts. “It’s been interesting,” said Guy Donaldson, co-owner with his wife, Kelly […]
