A committee of about a dozen people presented the first part of a massive plan to “Re-invent Fort Frances” to town council Tuesday night. The plan, which includes an enhanced entranceway on this side of the border, expansive parking areas, parks, decor, and building relocations, was put together and presented […]
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Before a stretch of road here is renamed La Verendrye Parkway, town council is asking for public input Tuesday on the proposed change. At around 7 p.m., residents are invited to comment on, or question, the move to rename Front Street from Victoria Avenue South to Elizabeth Avenue East, along […]
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for not only family and friends, but for the things we sometimes take for granted–like shelter and food. While Capt. Eric Alcock of the local Salvation Army reported the food bank is in good shape here, it’s now the time of year when […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has quickly changed its mind about a proposal to install parking meters in downtown Fort Frances. On Thursday, word the idea had been put forward to the Chamber, and included in a membership poll, had many downtown business owners up in arms. The BIA […]
With another new school year beginning, Fort Frances Day Care had safety as an annual theme in September. And this year, we had the opportunity to have two visitors come in to talk to us about safety. On Sept. 6, Cst. Al MacDonald joined us. We started in the pre-school […]
Forgot your lunch money? Kathy Cuthbertson is trying out a “safety net” for hungry Fort Frances High School students with something new–meal tickets. “I’m trying it because sometimes they forget their money, or come to the register asking if they can charge their lunch to an account,” the owner/operator of […]
With an expected revenue increase of more than $5 million, and a recent sale of a million-plus shares, Normiska Corp.’s growth continues to skyrocket. “They’re doing really well. They’ve been growing every year, they’ve been expanding . . . I think they’re expecting to go to $9 million in sales […]
The call has gone out for nominations for the town’s annual “Citizen of the Year” award. Anyone who has taken on charitable fundraising, organizing community events, or just lending a helping hand is eligible to receive the award if they are nominated by a fellow resident by 4 p.m. on […]
While Thanksgiving isn’t even out of the way yet, Sandra McNay already is buy preparing some Hallowe’en thrills and chills for this year’s “Scott Street Scare.” “I started it and I’m still doing it,” McNay, who organized the first one in 1997, said Thursday. The event, which will be held […]
The Rainy River District Connect Project, a venture meant to give district schools a boost in their Internet service, became reality Tuesday night after the public school board, the Northwest Catholic District School Board, Northwest ConX, and GE Capital signed an agreement. “This will make the Internet a viable teaching […]
The new Super 8 Motel officially opened here last Thursday with a large crowd of residents and businesspeople on hand for a tour and ribbon-cutting ceremony. After months of construction and fine-tuning, owners Kevin and Leah O’Flaherty and manager Tracy Laffin are going to leave the 59-room motel on King’s […]
The provincial government proved to 14 district high school students that good marks do pay off. In a letter dated Sept. 10 and revealed at last night’s regular monthly meeting of the Rainy River District School Board, the government announced the students would be receiving “Aiming for the Top” scholarships. […]
