Covering community events like parades and Muskie sports will be a lot easier for Shaw Cablesystems now thanks to a new mobile unit it unveiled Friday afternoon. The unveiling of the large van, which will serve as a television production unit on wheels, was held in conjunction with a farewell […]
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Those anxious to hear the final price tag on the River Walk Condominium project will have to wait at least a week longer as negotiations continue with a Winnipeg contractor before the tender is awarded. When the Fort Frances Non-Profit Housing committee received proposals to construct the 32-unit Front Street […]
The Northwest Ontario Recycle Association is looking to the province for a helping hand to ensure its survival—a message board members made clear at a meeting Wednesday in Dryden with Ministry of Northern Development and Mines reps. “More than anything, we expressed the need for financial assistance. Hopefully, they can […]
The Rainy River District School Board unanimously approved “Intent to Close” motions for Alexander MacKenzie, Sixth Street, and Alberton Central schools on Tuesday night, and set dates for public meetings as the next step in the school closure process. Sixth Street parents will get the chance to voice their concerns […]
The school closure process will continue tonight as the Rainy River District School Board is expected to pass “Intent to Close” motions for three elementary schools. But while Alexander MacKenzie and Sixth Street School sub-committees both recommended closing their schools in favour of an expanded J.W. Walker, Alberton Central parents […]
The Northern Ontario Recycle Association board and the City of Dryden are scheduled to meet with a provincial rep tomorrow in Thunder Bay to discuss NORA’s financial woes. “We made an appeal to the government for some involvement,” NORA board chair Dennis Brown, who also is the mayor of Atikokan, […]
Spring could be popping up around town any day now as pots full of crocuses go on sale this week in support of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (Northwest District). Pots with five or six imported Dutch Crocus bulbs can be picked up at the Fort Frances Volunteer […]
Although about three weeks later than expected, nominations forms are now available for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s seventh-annual business awards. “Unfortunately, we had a few delays with sponsor confirmation this year but we’re on track,” Chamber co-ordinator Dawn Booth said. “Everything is set to go as normal.” Nomination […]
An electrical problem is being blamed for a fire that destroyed the Confederation College campus in Dryden early Friday morning. “Two insurance companies are on the scene right now trying to pinpoint the specific cause,” Dryden Deputy Fire Chief Ken Kurz said this morning. “But they’re having a tough time […]
Following the positive response to the red rope lights which illuminated Scott Street during the Christmas season, the Business Improvement Area is looking to stick with the idea year-round. Clear rope lights likely will be wrapped around 30 lights poles on the 100-300 blocks of Scott Street shortly. “Everybody [on […]
Classes at Confederation College here were cancelled Friday after an early-morning fire destroyed the campus in Dryden. “From people I’ve talked to there, they weren’t able to save anything,” Don Lovisa, local campus manager, said Friday morning. Lovisa was awakened by a phone call at 5:45 a.m., informing him a […]
Scotsmen from across the district will wear their kilts and raise their glasses to Scotland’s most celebrated poet, Robbie Burns, on Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. Ticket sales for the annual Robbie Burns supper have been as brisk as the winter wind on a Scot’s bare legs. Dinner chairman […]
