Duane Hicks With a “Go Local” program gaining momentum here, Jessie Radies, founder of Live Local Alberta, will share her vision of the benefits of shopping local during the grand opening of the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s new office here tomorrow. Radies will speak tomorrow 5 p.m. at the […]
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Duane Hicks The town will be getting rid of its underground petroleum fuel storage tanks in favour of new above-ground models. Currently, the town has four underground fuel tanks—two at the airport and two at the Fort Frances Cemetery. Each location has a tank for diesel fuel and one for […]
Duane Hicks The town maintenance garage at Riverview Cemetery has been transformed from drafty and rundown to eye-catching, energy-efficient, and built to last for decades to come. Contractor Ed Kaun and Sons Ltd. are wrapping up the final work on the building this week. In an interview Friday, Travis Rob, […]
Duane Hicks The Assisted Living Action Group (A.L.A.G.) took a big leap forward in developing a three-year strategic plan following an all-day workshop conducted here last week. Almost two dozen people—representing community partner agencies, municipal government, and citizens—gathered at La Place Rendez-Vous for the all-day workshop, which was facilitated by […]
Staff Town council will receive a few more requests concerning the 2013 budget during its regular meeting tonight. Local resident Merv Ahrens is asking council to consider budgeting to ensure trees that have been removed in various parts of town will be replaced. In a letter to council, Ahrens noted […]
Staff Are you looking for a laugh? Hometown comedian Ryan McMahon is staging two shows here tonight as part of his “UnReserved Tour”—and tickets are still available. They cost $15 each, which can be purchased online at www.ryanmcmahonunreserved.com or at the door. “Eight of 11 shows have completely sold out. […]
Staff The United Native Friendship Centre here wants to ensure family finances don’t restrict children from taking part in Hallowe’en activities. Karly Rousseau, Aboriginal Family Support Worker, noted they are looking for donations of costumes to help out local families. “Too often families can’t afford to buy costumes for all […]
Staff With cooler weather and even some snow on the horizon, Diane Maxey already is thinking about the holiday season—and that means the Christmas cantata. Those interested in singing in this year’s cantata are encouraged to come out to a listening session next Monday (Oct. 15) at 7 p.m. at […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Museum next month will unveil an important addition to its collection—a painting by late prominent aboriginal Canadian artist Norval Morrisseau. The piece will be showcased during the Friends of the Fort Frances Museum’s fall soirée and fundraiser gala there on Thursday, Nov. 1. Museum curator […]
Duane Hicks While special events and students handing out tourist information at the international bridge may have boosted visitor traffic at the Fort Frances Museum and heritage sites this summer, the numbers also may have been hurt by the closure of the Ontario Tourist Information Centre here. The museum saw […]
Duane Hicks The good news for municipalities is the newest OPP cost-recovery formula will show a cost decrease. The bad news is that salary costs could jump substantially in 2014. The cost-recovery formula for 2010-12 will see a decrease of 3.2 percent to support costs, said Supt. Rick Philbin, commander […]
Duane Hicks Following up on its survey to determine the current and future housing and support service needs of older adults in Rainy River District, the Assisted Living Action Group is holding a strategic planning session tomorrow (Oct. 3) at La Place Rendez-Vous. A.L.A.G. member Erma Armit said the post-survey […]
