Organizers of Saturday’s inaugural “Paws Around the Park” dog walk and canine carnival here once again are reminding participants to collect their pledges beforehand. “We would like people to get their pledges prior to the walk because our prizes and the draw are based on the amount collected,” said Susan […]
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After having no celebration last year due to lack of interest, this year’s Labour Day festivities were a hit, with about 400 people coming out to Lions Park here Monday afternoon. “We’re ecstatic,” said Dale Gustafson, president of the Fort Frances and District Labour Council. “We thought maybe 150, and […]
The number of travellers crossing into Canada at Fort Frances has dropped by more than seven percent, or 38,847, from last year, with the most significant decrease coming from local commuters. According to the latest numbers from Canada Customs and Immigration, the number of people coming into Canada here dropped […]
With registration going today and tomorrow, local youth bowlers will see a smoke-free environment during their league games at Plaza Lanes this season, manager Dino Morelli said. He said organizers thought it would be a good way to increase participation. “It’s one of the new things we’re enforcing and I’m […]
With student computer use increasing, the Rainy River District School Board will take another look as to what is acceptable usage by students and staff during its first meeting of the 2001-02 school year tonight. Education Director Warren Hoshizaki said this morning the guidelines have been revised from those previously […]
In a marketing blitz to promote the town’s condominium project, an open house will be held next week to display some of the interior features of the development. “Part of the marketing program for the condominiums is we’re setting up a display with various marketing components,” said Fort Frances CAO […]
An infusion of $500,000 will be added to the Rainy River Future Development Corporation’s purse to provide capital for investment in the district, MP Robert Nault, Minister of Northern Development and Indian Affairs, announced today. “This investment shows the level of commitment that the Government of Canada has in Northwestern […]
Fort Frances town council passed a resolution to award sale of the quarry site on the west end of town to the highest bidder, Dennis Robinson Ltd., despite protests from representatives of George Armstrong Construction Ltd. over the accuracy of the bids. Committee recommendations on the bids were considered during […]
To officially mark the end of another summer, the Fort Frances and District Labour Council is sponsoring a Labour Day celebration at Lions Millennium Park. The event will take place Monday, Sept. 3 between 1 p.m.-4 p.m. There will be a corn roast, hot dogs, cake, and soft drinks. All […]
Fort France administration and council are still working out the kinks in the latest utility bills issued. During Monday night’s regular Committee of the Whole meeting, councillors brought up public concerns about the bills. “People are asking why their hydro bills went up,” noted Coun. Dave Bourgeault. “I don’t know […]
While the dialysis unit at La Verendrye hospital is shaping up, further plans for hospital renovations are up in the air, said Wayne Woods, CEO of Riverside Health Care Facilities. “We’re still working out the kinks,” said Woods on Monday, referring to the communications the administration and the Ministry of […]
Although it is much later than usual, the 2001 Fort Frances property tax rates and due dates have now been set. During last night’s regular meeting, council approved a two percent increase on residential taxes necessary to have the same budget as in 2000. “It was to allow us to […]
