While the festive season may not be over for many yet, the Fort Frances Fire Department and Fire Brigade wants local residents to know they’re once again going to be picking up Christmas trees the week after next. “We’re going to do the pick-up on the afternoon of Jan. 12,” […]
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Due to the holidays, most town residents won’t see “blue box” pickups until well into the new year. “There will be no ‘blue box’ collection from Dec. 24 ’til Jan. 2,” Atikokan Mayor Dennis Brown, who heads the board of directors of the Northwestern Ontario Recycling Association, said this morning. […]
With everything from a mural project and new businesses opening to yet another popular Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship under its belt in 2001, Fort Frances is heading towards another successful year in 2002, Mayor Glenn Witherspoon said last week. “I think the town, province, and country has weathered the […]
Early in December, it looked like a bleak Christmas was in store for the local Salvation Army as donations were down from last year. But by Christmas Eve, the generosity of district residents shone through and the red kettles were full. “It went well. It went very, very, very well,” […]
The long wait by Alberton skaters is over. Thanks to Mother Nature, the ice finally has formed on their new outdoor rink. And that’s good news for the township as it’s planned a community skating party tomorrow evening (Dec. 28) to mark the grand-opening of the Millennium rink. “As long […]
The president of Local 771 of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union president is “optimistic” contract talks with the province will reach an agreement, but he’s scouting out a strike headquarters just in case. “We’re optimistic that we’ll have a good negotiation and, hopefully, end up signing a contract rather […]
Changes to the Indian Act and border security were the main concerns for Indian Affairs and Northern Development minister Robert Nault this past year. But looking back, the Kenora-Rainy River MP said last week he’s pleased with the way the federal government dealt with numerous obstacles faced this year. “I […]
It may not have the same hype as the millennium, but tickets to local parties are going fast as district residents prepare to ring in the new year. This New Year’s Eve is the first for “Warp 9,” the newest night club in town. “New Year’s plans are going very […]
“I’ll miss the people the most. That’s what it’s all about.” The sentiment behind Bob Jeffery’s words could not have been more clear last week as friends, co-workers, and associates gathered to bid farewell to the health planner at the Northwestern Health Unit. Starting Jan. 7, Jeffery will take up […]
The Canadian economy may be in a recession but local merchants reported shoppers were out in force here this Christmas buying big-ticket items such as jewellery, DVD players, and big screen TVs for under the tree. “It’s been super. People are in a good mood and not letting Sept. 11 […]
Citing an increasing debt, the Northwestern Ontario Recycling Association has decided to raise its service fee from $10 per capita to $17, effective Jan. 1. “We regret to do that but we had to,” said NORA chair Dennis Brown, who also is the mayor of Atikokan. “The market is down. […]
While the holiday season should be a time for celebration, the Fort Frances Fire Department once again is warning people not to let the festivities turn to tragedy. “In the past, both here and elsewhere where I’ve worked, we have had house fires at Christmas, which can be a especially […]
