S.A.L.T There’s a new “ism” make the rounds—it’s called “ageism.” Just like sexism and racism, ageism discriminates against a specific group within our society, namely the elderly. Any form of discrimination must be challenged and overcome. Ageism is defined as discrimination on the basis of age that: •makes assumptions about […]
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Press Release U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wishes to inform the public that the inspection station at Grand Marais, Mn. will open for the summer tourist season May 15. Effective May 15-Sept. 30, the hours of operation for the inspection station will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (CST) seven days […]
Press Release May is a very special month. The weather has turned warm, the flowers are blooming, and new life is around every turn. But there’s something else that makes May a great month–May is Community Living Month. Celebrated annually across Ontario, Community Living Month is a time for everyone […]
Press Release As Canada and the United States become more and more multicultural, we are being introduced to religious philosophies and theologies that often seem quite foreign to us. In the past, it may have seemed reasonable—even beneficial—to carry on with our own way of life, complete with its values […]
Lucas Punkari Border still a thorny issue It may be a new year but the issues remain the same for tourist camps across the region, and especially for members of the North Western Ontario Tourism Association. The border crossing at Fort Frances, and overall tourism numbers, topped discussions last Thursday […]
Duane Hicks With July 1 less than two months away now, the local Canada Day Celebrations Committee is asking the town for a little help, including $10,000 plus tax in bridge funding to help pay for fireworks. “We understand that the town may be eligible for an HST rebate, which […]
Duane Hicks Mind your speed and watch out for pedestrians. That’s the message the town is trying to send to motorists travelling in the vicinity of the west-end schools with the establishment of the “community safety zone.” Council passed a bylaw Monday night to amend By-Law 10/03 (the Traffic Control […]
Duane Hicks Could the town find a better use for its recyclables and make some money? That’s a question that could be answered now that council gave the nod Monday night to issue a request for proposals (RFP) from individuals and/or commercial enterprises to purchase the town’s recyclable materials. The […]
Zoey Duncan Charles and Carol Fernandes can boast they know every Tim Hortons along Highway 11. They probably could recommend half-a-dozen motels along the same route, too, if you’re interested. That’s because the couple has spent 71 days over the course of five summers walking along the road that long […]
Staff Some local taxpayers will see an increase to their taxes after town council passed the 2011 budget last night. As previously reported, council voted in favour of a long-term debt financing scenario last month, which, among other tax changes, would see residential taxpayers face a tax levy increase of […]
Duane Hicks It’s time to clean up the yard. Town council agreed last night to hold its spring free tipping day at the local landfill—for residential yard and garden waste only—on Saturday, June 4. The only waste being accepted free of charge that day will be leaves, tree branches, grass […]
Duane Hicks Town council has a full agenda at tonight’s regular meeting, with four presentations set to go. First up, Mayor Roy Avis will present the winners of the town’s recent recycling poster/slogan contest. Council then will receive a presentation from regional economic developer Geoff Gillon, of the Rainy River […]
