An announcement by the disbanded Fort Frances Rotary Club last week that it was splitting its projects account between three local groups was a clear boon to the beneficiaries of the money. The most significant amount was towards the local Kiwanis Club’s proposed skate park project, which received almost $5,000. […]
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What goes better with a night of live swing music, dinner, and dancing but a good book? That’s how many of those who attended the annual “Friends of the Library” dinner/dance Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous felt as they headed home with new paperbacks under their arms. “We were […]
With more than 100 people attending the grand-opening ceremony last Wednesday afternoon, the new Alzheimer’s unit at Rainycrest Home for the Aged here has drawn approval from several local residents. “When the residents have been moved to here, they will have the best ever place to stay,” enthused Sadie Kowalchuk. […]
Some of the work on the La Verendrye Parkway along the riverfront may have to wait until spring thanks to the unseasonable weather that has plagued the area all month. “The original deadline was around the end of October, but we have not had the weather we thought we would,” […]
As April 11, 2003 draws closer and closer, the Fort Frances centennial celebration keeps getting bigger and bigger—and those organizing it soon will have a full-fledged leader. “We’re interviewing for the centennial co-ordinator [Monday] afternoon. Hopefully, we’ll have a announcement by the end of the week,” said museum curator Pam […]
The portion of the proposed community plan that deals with economic development financial incentives will see some re-tooling before the plan is finalized. That word comes following a presentation by Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce reps at Monday night’s council meeting. “We’re going to be taking the Chamber of Commerce’s […]
The Fort Frances Fire Department responded to a fire early this morning at North Auto on Pit Road #2. Firefighters arrived at the scene at 5:20 a.m. to find four wrecked vehicles burning in the lot there. The burning vehicles were put out by 6:40 a.m. with no problems, Fire […]
The 400 block of First Street East and Scott Street was without power for several hours Monday night after a pickup truck rammed into a hydro pole, destroying the transformer. No one was reported injured when the truck, travelling down the back alley between Scott Street and First Street East, […]
Despite being the only group to speak out about a proposed community plan at a meeting Monday night, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce made it clear the economic development incentive program aspect of it needs some work. “We want the community improvement plan to work, we just found some […]
With winter already well on its way, St. Mary’s Church is asking people to clean out their closets and donate old and outgrown winter coats to its annual winter coat project. Organizers are looking for warm winter clothing for men, women, and children. They are looking for coats in all […]
Fort Frances OPP is investigating several thefts reported Saturday night in the Christie Avenue North area. Culprits were reported to have entered unlocked vehicles parked in the area. Police would like to remind the public to keep unattended vehicles locked at all times. In other news, members of the OPP—along […]
They may not be able to walk or talk yet, but local infants and toddlers now can get a leg up on computer training thanks to a kiddy computer program at the Fort Frances Public Library. The library acquired a MIND computer two weeks ago thanks to the Ontario Early […]
