Staff The Fort Frances Curling Club is requesting a meeting with the town to discuss its tax arrears situation. In a letter from club president Ron Silver, he informed council that despite the best efforts of management, it’s been tough to make ends meet. “Due to the downturn in the […]
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By Hyung-Jin Kim The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of North Korea said Monday it is ready to launch satellites aboard long-range rockets to mark the ruling communist party’s anniversary next month, a move expected to rekindle animosities with its rivals South Korea and the United States. A National Aerospace […]
Staff The Shops on Scott (BIA) is asking the town for a hand in making a few improvements on Scott Street. Council will receive a few written requests from the downtown business group at its regular meeting tonight. The first is for Public Works to remove a number of trees […]
Staff The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has some chefs lined up for its annual “Great Canadian Chili Cook-Off” this Wednesday (Sept. 16) but is leaving the door open a little longer for those who may be hesitating. Chamber executive director Jennifer Soderholm said seven teams have signed up to […]
Staff Town council will vote Monday night to approve an agreement with JMX Contracting Inc. for the demolition of the Rainy Lake Hotel. The Gormley, Ont. contractor had submitted a bid of $597,432.96 to take down the vacant building. This amount includes a $100,000 contingency allowance, a $25,000 structural engineering […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Power Corp. is looking for local residents with a knowledge of the electrical industry to serve on its board of directors. FFPC CEO and president Joerg Ruppenstein said two of the five current directors’ terms soon will be up and the board is seeking applicants. […]
By Ross Marowits The Canadian Press MONTREAL Shares in Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) soared more than 22 per cent in heavy trading Wednesday as investors reacted to reports that a Chinese company had made an offer to buy the Quebec-based company’s rail division. After falling this summer to two-decade lows, Bombardier […]
Duane Hicks Need someone to check in on your dog or cat while you’re gone? Can’t make it home to give your pet its medication? Fort Frances Critter Sitters is here to help. Sarah Mallory, who has been a professional pet-care provider for the past three years in Thunder Bay, […]
Duane Hicks What’s sometimes called “art for the floor” is now adorning the walls of the main floor galley at the Fort Frances Museum. The new exhibit, entitled “Artistry of Hooked Rugs” and featuring works on loan from rug-hooking enthusiasts in Rainy River District and across Ontario, marks the first […]
Duane Hicks There’s no shortage of interesting artifacts at the Fort Frances Museum. But with so many items, and more donated by the public all the time, the problem is keeping track of what’s where. Bethany Waite is the solution. The new collections management co-ordinator recently started at the local […]
Duane Hicks The town is reviewing which contractor will demolish the vacant Rainy Lake Hotel, with council expected to award the contract Monday. Three companies submitted bids last week in response to a recent call for tenders. Bidders, and the amount they bid, included: •JMX Contracting of Gormley, Ont.—$663,423; •Rakowski […]
Heather Latter An assisted living program has been operating here since March and spots are still available. “We’re funded to service 12 individuals who reside either in Green Manor or Rose Manor, and right now we are sitting at nine,” noted Stephanie Weir of Community Support Services Fort Frances, who […]
