Staff The amended version of the town’s business licensing bylaw could take another step forward tonight. The Planning and Development executive committee has recommended town council approve the amended business licensing bylaw and direct staff to prepare a final version for passage at council’s Nov. 14 meeting. An open house […]
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Staff User fees for town services could go up in 2017. Town council will receive a recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee for a 1.5 percent increase to all user fees during its regular meeting Monday night. This increase is in line with the Ontario Consumer Price Index […]
Staff In an effort to reach more women in Fort Frances and surrounding area who require Pap tests, many local family doctors once again are striving to make them more accessible. “Since October is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we have set time aside in our schedules to allow for many […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances will be among nine new OPP detachments to be built in the future. The Ontario government announced last week it would be replacing structures that have reached their useful life. Insp. Steve Shouldice, detachment commander of the Rainy River District OPP, said there’s been talk of […]
Duane Hicks While dealing with wildlife is all part of living in Northwestern Ontario, sometimes it can be un-“bear”-able. Just ask Idylwild Drive residents Jim and Kathy Cuthbertson, who were among those rejoicing Monday morning after a black bear that had been loitering in their neighbourhood for the past month […]
Duane Hicks Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op is hoping to expand into Rainy River District next year. The first and only online local food co-op in Northwestern Ontario will be holding a trio of information sessions in Emo and Fort Frances next week to begin engaging consumers and producers. A consumer […]
Staff Custodian Edith Quinn will be recognized by the Northwest Catholic District School Board tonight for her exemplary dedication and commitment to Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. “Along with keeping the school looking beautifully-maintained, she can always be depended on to set up, participate, and break down […]
Press Release Your expertise and support is needed! The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2017-18 executive and board of directors positions. We are looking for business and professional people who wish to be actively involved with us for the purpose of promoting the civic, commercial, […]
Staff Work on Colonization Road East is in its final phase at long last. Thunder Bay contractor Makkinga Contracting & Equipment Rentals started installing the first lift of asphalt today. The contractor will pave the section of Colonization Road East between Scott Street and Third Street East. Then after taking […]
Staff A small group of friends and family gathered outside one of the rear entrances at Resolute Forest Products to await Gary Nixon’s exit from the building. Nixon—after 32 years at the local mill—finished his final shift yesterday as the last hourly worker there. Two salary employees still remain. The […]
Irene LaingSubmitted The fall tea was the focus of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 4 in the hospital boardroom. Convenor Mary Jane Pearson updated the executive on plans for the annual event. The tea will be held this Saturday (Oct. 15) from 2-4 p.m. at the […]
Staff A new remuneration review committee will take a look at how much town council is paid. Mayor Roy Avis said at last night’s council meeting (held a day later due to the Thanksgiving holiday) that it’s customary for council to review its remuneration once during its four-year term. “It’s […]
