Press Release As part of the ongoing Rainy-Namakan Lakes Rule Curves Review, the Rainy and Namakan Lakes Rule Curves Study Board will hold a public information meeting tomorrow (Nov. 2) from 7-9 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. As well, a practice decision workshop will be held with the […]
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Press Release After re-starting the sawmill in early 2016, Kenora Forest Products ramped up to full production today (Oct. 31) with the addition of a second shift in the planer and sawmill. “There are now about 110 Unifor members working at the mill,” noted Stephen Boon, Unifor national representative. “And […]
Duane Hicks A local group of individuals is looking for expressions of interest regarding a proposed senior-friendly housing project in Fort Frances. Bill Naturkach, Duane Cridland, Dave Beazley, and John Myers have taken the lead on trying to get apartments or condos built on property east of Flinders Place. But […]
Staff The town is applying for money under the new Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) to reconstruct Second Street East between Mowat Avenue and Portage Avenue next year. If the application is successful, the federal government will pay for half of the $1.277-million project, with the province and the […]
Staff The “Project Safe Hallowe’en” committee is inviting everyone out to its third-annual “Trunk or Treat” event on Monday (Oct. 31) from 5-7 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. Library CEO Caroline Goulding said 14 decorated vehicles will be lined up in the parking lot so children can go […]
Duane Hicks The executive director of Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services was among the presenters calling for more long-term support for indigenous communities in crisis last week in Ottawa. Calvin Morrisseau, who also is secretary/treasurer of the First Nation Health Managers Association, appeared with FNHMA executive director Marion Crowe […]
Heather Latter Fort High students aren’t afraid of the walking dead. In fact, they’re going to share “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” as they present Don Zolidis’ comedy at the Townshend Theatre tomorrow through Saturday. Teacher Tracy Rob, who is assisting with the production, noted the annual fall […]
Duane Hicks Lovers of classic automobiles will be thrilled to know Fort Frances is one of the stops on the Canadian Coasters 50th Anniversary Cross-Canada Tour next summer. The local International Early Iron Car Club will be hosting the Canadian Coasters—which consists of a procession of more than 100 vehicles […]
Duane Hicks The local business community would like more input on any future amendments to the town’s business licensing bylaw. Town council voted 5-1 against a recommendation to approve an amended draft of the bylaw during its regular meeting Monday night, citing it needed more changes and clarification. Fort Frances […]
Duane Hicks The town’s business licensing bylaw will remain status quo for now. Town council last night voted 5-1 against a recommendation from the Planning and Development executive committee to approve an amended draft of the bylaw. This means the current bylaw will remain in effect for the time being. […]
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 […]
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 […]
