The town may start looking for sponsors for a new “big chair” at Pither’s Point Park, and a mermaid sculpture and new trees along the La Verendrye Parkway, if council approves a suggestion at Monday night’s regular meeting that had been brought up during the 2003 budget process. “When we’re […]
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The trial of Don Smith, a Woodyatt man accused of creating and distributing obscene material in October, 2000, continued at the Fort Frances Courthouse yesterday with an expert in horror literature taking the stand for the defence. Dr. David Annandale, a professor of literature and film at the University of […]
Canada Safeway here is on the lookout for a new charity to adopt for 2003 and is asking the public offer their ideas as to which one would be the best choice. “We’ve had a couple submission so far,” assistant manager Cory Delbridge said this morning, adding while he can’t […]
The OPP’s “Policing for Results” survey wrapped up Wednesday night, with the volunteers meeting their quota of 375 responses. “It went very well,” lead volunteer Murray Alexander said Thursday morning. “The volunteers were super. They did an exceptional job, exceptionally fast,” he added. “And the people who responded to the […]
The Business Improvement Area’s board of directors saw a few changes following its annual general meeting here this week, with a new chair and vice-chair, and one resignation. “I had a feeling I would become the new chair,” said Russ Ling, who only found out Wednesday of his new position […]
Some might say it’s been a banner year for Jean and Lin Boileau. There was their 60th anniversary celebration, including a trip to the church in Sleaford, England where they were married in 1942, and a Boileau family reunion. Oh, and were named “Citizens of the Year” for Fort Frances […]
The eighth-annual “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser is set to go this Sunday at La Place Rendez-Vous, starting at 6 p.m. As one of those local events that signifies the start of the holiday season, this year’s edition is shaping up to be as good ever, said co-organizer Linda Hamilton of […]
A provincially-directed cap on the cost of electricity announced last week will mean a big break in costs to hydro customers across Ontario come Dec. 1. But Mark McCaig, CEO and president of the Fort Frances Power Corp., said it only means customers across the province will be getting the […]
Wal-Mart could soon be opening its doors in Fort Frances. Andrew Pelletier, director of Wal-Mart corporate affairs in Toronto, confirmed Wednesday morning the company indeed is looking to bring a store to this area. “Yes, we are looking at the market,” he said. “Details are being worked out and we […]
Police, fire, and paramedic staff came together yesterday to discuss the devastation substance abuse causes as the Rainy River Substance Abuse Prevention Team kicked off its Drug Awareness Week activities. “I hate meetings. I hate power. I hate anyone who has a program. To all who comes in contact with […]
Several local festive traditions, such as the Santa Claus parade, “Spirit of Christmas,” “Lunch with Santa,” and numerous school concerts, are slated this holiday season. But one popular event that will have to wait until next December is the Christmas cantata at St. Mary’s Church. “I have a throat problem. […]
A report on French Immersion will top discussion at the Northwest Catholic District School Board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. “It will show an overview of French Immersion in our board and the situation across the province,” Al Cesiunnas, assistant to the director of education, said Tuesday morning. Cesiunnas did […]
