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, […]
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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 […]
Duane Hicks The process is underway to revolutionize how the Fort Frances Museum is able to access local historical information. Digital records developer Jeremy Hughes has devised a system to photograph, catalogue, and archive more than 100 years of newspapers, including the Fort Frances Times and Daily Bulletin. Photographing The […]
Duane Hicks “Static,” the newest album by local rock band “Kings of None,” is a triple-crown effort—and might just be the breakthrough recording they’ve been looking for. “I think we’re getting better. We’re getting to what we want to sound like,” said Tyler Gagne (lead guitar), who comprises “Kings of […]
Duane Hicks Work on the new Wahkaihganun Futures Corp. six-unit apartment complex being built on Eighth Street here is cruising along ahead of schedule, and should be open for tenants by the new year. Site preparation started in early July, with construction beginning immediately after the building permit was issued […]
Staff How many people do you know who own a bike but haven’t ridden it in years? How many bikes sit parked in your garage, collecting cobwebs and dust? Bicycles are something we may take for granted, but they can mean a whole new life for the men, women, and […]
Joey Payeur If Joe Squire can spread his vision to the masses, area roads and highways are going to get a whole lot less noisy. The regional business development manager for Sun Country Highway, based in Vancouver, was in town last Wednesday, along with associates Bonnie Bieber and Emily Williams, […]
Staff Why not skip the Corn Flakes on Thursday morning and instead head to the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Drive-Thru Breakfast” at Tim Hortons. Running from 6-9 a.m., the Lions will be offering 200 bonus breakfast bags, along with coffee and a muffin, for a minimum donation of […]
Staff The investigation into a threat to the Northern Lights Credit Union is continuing under the guidance of the Fort Frances OPP Crime Unit. Police also can confirm no additional perceived threats have been received or reported, and school board officials have been consulted and updated. The OPP is urging […]
Staff In honour of Mental Illness Awareness Week, the local Canadian Mental Health Association will host a 1K and 5K walk/run, entitled “Steps Against Stigma,” on Saturday, Oct. 5. Mental Illness Awareness Week is designated to public awareness that aims to better inform and educate people about the issues surrounding […]
Staff Fort Frances will appeal Minutes of Settlement for gas distribution lines located within town limits after a recent reassessment by the Municipal Property Assessment Corp. (MPAC) indicated an unacceptable loss in tax revenue. Following the removal of old Union Gas pipelines and installation of new ones that has taken […]
the OPP On September 12, 2013 shortly after 9:00 am, the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a bag located behind the Northern Lights Credit Union. Officers confirmed that a threatening note was left with the bag for Credit Union staff with […]
