Staff In an effort to maximize efficiency, Fort Frances town council and administration staff have been reviewing numerous potential cost-saving measures. One that has not yet been studied, but could be considered, is odd/even showering. Implemented by the Northeastern Ontario municipality of Durtee, the bylaw would work in much the […]
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Staff The Town of Fort Frances has received an “A+” for its drinking water. The water treatment plant (WTP) recently scored a 96 percent on its 2012 “Schedule 22” compliance report from the Ministry of Environment (MoE). Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft, chair of the Operations and Facilities executive committee, explained Monday […]
Staff The Town of Fort Frances will have a new chief building official (CBO) next week, as the town’s CBO of almost 14 years, Rick Hallam, is retiring effective March 31. Hallam will be replaced by Travis Rob, who has been obtaining the necessary qualifications over the past year. Starting […]
Duane Hicks Elder abuse can take many forms, one of which is abuse of power of attorney. Power of attorney is a legal document that gives people complete power to act on your behalf. But what happens when an individual abuses that trust? Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) volunteers […]
Staff Comrade Glen Westover of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal from MP John Rafferty on Friday. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 put in a citation for Westover to receive a Jubilee medal. In the citation, they noted that Westover has […]
Heather Latter Toni Cupp fell in love with tattooing 10 years ago and tomorrow she will open her tattoo shop, “Tonic Tattoos,” at 271 Scott Street. “I am so excited to finally be able to open a shop in my hometown,” she enthused, noting it was 10 years ago that […]
Duane Hicks Energy minister Bob Chiarelli said last week that the province will not force Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) to consolidate as a cost-savings measure. But the chair of the Fort Frances Power Corp. is warning the local utility is not out of the woods just yet. “The fight isn’t […]
Staff Doug Kitowski is the new face on town council. The owner/operator of Doug Kitowski Trucking was sworn in by Mayor Roy Avis at yesterday evening’s regular meeting of council. Kitowski said he is looking forward to being an active member of council and do what’s best for the community, […]
Staff Given that March is Nutrition Month, registered dietician Rooksana Randeree of Riverside Healthcare is offering a 90-minute classroom grocery store tour at La Verendrye Hospital tomorrow. “The main thing I’m going to be focusing on is nutrition labelling,” she said, adding anyone who is interested in learning more about […]
Staff A new member of town council will be sworn in by Mayor Roy Avis at tonight’s regular meeting. Having completed the interview process with the four applicants, council officially will announce who it will appoint to fill the sixth councillor seat. The four applicants were Joe Galbraith, Arlene Georgeson, […]
Staff The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board passed its 2013 budget yesterday, bringing with it a decrease of 1.02 percent in costs to the municipalities. “The board, staff, and management at the DSSAB have worked very hard over the past year to hold costs and return funds to […]
Staff With the deadline at 2 p.m. tomorrow, local groups and service clubs aimed at helping youths and families are reminded to get their applications in for a portion of the Moffat Family Fund. Town administrative assistant Lori Pattison said this morning that only four applications have been turned in […]
