The next event in the “tour de Fort” concert lineup will take place next Sunday (Jan. 19) at 7:30 p.m. when Lenny G and his Capital City Orchestra play at Warp 9 here. “It’s something new that we’re trying,” said Andrea Avis. “We wanted to give people a chance to […]
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With a canoe silhouette hanging over their heads, and a bulkhead formed out of one of the walls, those dining at La Place Rendez-Vous after Jan. 17 will find themselves in a whole new atmosphere as the room is getting a facelift—voyageur-style. “We’re kind of excited,” said Georges Blanc, who […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources will hold an open house next Tuesday (Jan. 14) in Fort Frances to allow residents to ask questions and voice their concerns regarding the future of the Manitou River (Esox Lake) and Footprint Lake dams. Both have fallen into disrepair and at issue are the […]
More than 225 people came out to the Memorial Sports Centre last Wednesday afternoon to attend the Great Centennial New Year’s Day Levee, which formally kicked off Fort Frances centennial celebrations as well as 2003. “The levee was well attended,” said Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. “It’s great to see such enthusiasm […]
As of tomorrow (Jan. 9), cable TV subscribers in Fort Frances will have the opportunity to go digital. Shaw Cable has completed its upgrades to the local system and will be holding demonstrations on digital cable at La Place Rendez-Vous tomorrow from 3-9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and […]
The 23rd-annual Ice Box Days takes place Jan. 16-19 in International Falls, and will wrap up with a musical performance at Backus Auditorium there next Sunday at 3 p.m. Backus/AB will present a concert by Michael Monroe, whose style of acoustic folk, reggae, and jazz offers audience members not only […]
The 22 participants of the 2003 “Polar Plunge” got to experience what it would be like to be an ice cube as they jumped into the frigid water of Sand Bay last Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a good way to ring in the New Year,” said Jen O’Reilly of B93 FM, […]
“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 […]
Based on the assumption a large lot in the west end of town may be the future site of a Wal-Mart, Pharmasave owner Kim Metke has filed an appeal of town council’s Dec. 9 decision to re-zone property at 1250 King’s Highway. Citing a number of concerns ranging from environmental […]
As of tomorrow (Jan. 9), cable TV subscribers in Fort Frances will have the opportunity to go digital. Shaw Cable has completed its upgrades to the local system and will be holding demonstrations on digital cable at La Place Rendez-Vous tomorrow from 3-9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and […]
More than 225 people came out to the Memorial Sports Centre last Wednesday afternoon to attend the Great Centennial New Year’s Day Levee, which formally kicked off Fort Frances centennial celebrations as well as 2003. “The levee was well attended,” said Mayor Glenn Witherspoon. “It’s great to see such enthusiasm […]
The public is encouraged to come out and offer its input on the town’s proposed 2003 budget at a special meeting slated next Monday (Jan. 13) at 7 p.m. at the Civic Centre. “It’s ready to go,” CAO Bill Naturkach said of the budget. “Now, it just has to be […]
