Duane Hicks The local Salvation Army and the Mill Quarter-Century Old-Timers Club both have asked town council to help fund 100-year anniversary celebrations in 2014. During the public budget meeting Monday night, Lt. Dennis Maybury of the local Salvation Army told council that 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the […]
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Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Traffic Safety Committee is asking town council to construct a sidewalk on Keating Avenue between J.W. Walker School and First Street West. In a written submission received by council at its public budget meeting Monday night, OPP Cst. Anne McCoy noted the “Kiss ’N Ride” […]
Duane Hicks With each passing year, the Rainy Lake Hotel becomes more of an eyesore and health hazard—and it’s high-time it’s demolished, the chair of the Downtown BIA told town council Monday night. Doug Anderson asked council to seriously consider the demolition of the hotel, which closed its doors in […]
Duane Hicks The local Assisted Living Action Group (A.L.A.G.) gathered research last week during a tour of the new Good Samaritan Society—Northwinds Assisted Living facility over in International Falls. The new complex, located on Keenan Drive (near Rainy River Community College), officially opened its doors to tenants last Monday and […]
Heather Latter Jim Madder, president of Confederation College, shared its 2013-16 strategic plan with community partners during a meeting at La Place Rendez-Vous here last Wednesday. “Based on feedback and discussions with over 200 stakeholders, and an environmental scan that identified global, regional, and local influences, three strategic directions for […]
Staff Town council last night agreed to assign the name “Huffman Court” to the new cul-de-sac planned within the new subdivision being built on Williams Avenue. The name was put forth by the town’s Planning and Development executive committee. In a report from municipal planner Faye Flatt, she wrote that […]
Staff Town council asked for input on the 2014 budget—and they will get it. At a public meeting this evening, council will hear from five confirmed presenters, as well as receive two written submissions, regarding the upcoming budget. Doug Anderson, chair of the Downtown BIA, will speak re: the demolition […]
There is a 20 percent chance of showers tonight, with an overnight low of two C (36 F). Expect north winds at 10-15 m.p.h., gusting up to 20 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be sunny but cool, with a high of 14 (57) and low around one (34). Look for continued north […]
Staff Three people were sent to hospital early this morning following a single-vehicle accident on the 1200 block of Second St. East. Police said that shortly before 5 a.m. a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was eastbound on Second Street at a high rate of speed when the vehicle collided with two […]
Staff Three people were sent to hospital early this morning following a single-vehicle accident on the 1200 block of Second St. East. Police said that shortly before 5 a.m. a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was eastbound on Second Street at a high rate of speed when the vehicle collided with two […]
Duane Hicks A public meeting on the 2014 municipal budget is set for Monday evening at the Civic Centre following the regular committee of the whole meeting, and already it looks like council will be getting input it’s asked for. Deputy Clerk Kathy Lawson said that as of this morning, […]
Staff Local students scored below the provincial average in most instances when it comes to reading, writing, and mathematics—according to the 2012-13 Education Quality and Accountability Office results for the elementary level released yesterday. The assessments—written by students in Grades 3 and 6 in all three areas—also showed a decrease […]
