Indian Affairs and Northern Development minister Robert Nault said he thinks an announcement on the new Canada Customs facility at Fort Frances is “very close.” But when pressed, the Kenora-Rainy River MP wouldn’t guess just when that might be. “We have been spending a lot of time on making this […]
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Due to low enrolment, the “Concours d’art oratoire 2000” French speech contest has been pushed back a month, with the new date being April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Emo Inn. It initially had been slated for March 7. Although only a handful of students have signed up so […]
By beating the deadline before the Ministry of Education and Training’s scholarship initiative program ends, Don Lovisa of Confederation College here has found a way to once again double the funds raised at its annual student scholarship golf tournament in June. “We’re trying to get everyone to sponsor or register […]
These days, it’s area loggers who are keeping a close eye on Mother Nature. As first reported in last Thursday’s Daily Bulletin, they’re hoping for a return of colder weather–fast–or else thousands of logs will have to be left in the bush. “God I hope spring isn’t here yet,” said […]
Sarah Hebert entered this year’s “Quest for the Best” to have fun and that’s exactly what she did Winning first place was just an added bonus. The 15-year-old Fort High student walked away with top honours before a sold-out crowd last Thursday night at the Townshend Theatre, beating out 19 […]
The district will find out what it has–and what it needs–to attract U.S. businesses here next month after a consultant hired by the Rainy River Future Development Corp. finished his work here last week. Jack Allston, of Paragon Decision Resources, wrapped up interviews with local businesses, municipal governments, and human […]
A local Sea Cadet will get his chance to sail the Pacific and tour parts of Eastern Asia when he leaves port with the Canadian Navy next week. “A few months ago, someone from Winnipeg came here and told me about it,” noted Dusty Gray, 16. “I had to apply […]
Family and friends of Rainycrest residents once again are welcome to visit there after the Northwestern Health Unit lifted its restriction over the weekend. About two weeks after 25 residents fell ill with a gastrointestinal virus, the health unit reported no more cases of the unidentified bug were evident. “It […]
Although the sixth-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is still more than four months away, the committee already is looking for volunteers–the veritable backbone of the event. “We’re kicking into high gear now,” said Ray Engelbertink, director of media relations. “You hear about 400 volunteers helping out last year. Well, […]
Council passed the town’s 2000 budget with no levy increases but it did include a $299,925 net reduction in municipal spending. Amendments to the “controllable” portion of the budget were in the form of cuts and fee increases. These were needed to compensate for higher “non-controllable” costs, which account for […]
More than 40 people lined the benches at Monday night’s council meeting to oppose the possibility of an escort service being established in Fort Frances. They were there in support of Salvation Army envoy Eric Alcock, who presented a petition with more than 300 signatures to council asking it prevent […]
Municipal tax bills will be in the mail by the March 10 deadline after council agreed Monday night to have the billing prepared externally rather than risk waiting to see if the town’s faulty software will be ready in time. “In the interest of being sure that we can get […]
