Staff Raising awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and HIV/AIDS are the goals of two guest speakers lined up for later this month at Couchiching First Nation. “Everybody is always welcome,” noted Connie Calder, co-ordinator for Couchiching’s FASD program, which is putting together the event along with Couchiching’s Healthy Babies […]
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Duane Hicks While some Hydro One customers in Rainy River District will be switching over to time-of-use (TOU) rates later this month, Fort Frances Power Corp. customers can expect them to come into effect starting July 1. FFPC CEO and president Joerg Ruppenstein said last week that the FFPC currently […]
Duane Hicks Bringing 25 years of experience with the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service to the table, Frank Sheppard is the new fire chief and emergency management co-ordinator for the Town of Fort Frances. Chief Sheppard, who has been acting as chief on an interim basis since Gerry Armstrong […]
Duane Hicks With the aim to improve traffic safety in the west end of town, council has supported the designation of a “community safety zone” along King’s Highway from just west of the Fort Frances Cemetery to just west of the McIrvine Road intersection. The move is a first step […]
Duane Hicks A local fixture for some 90 years, the White Pine Inn closed its doors Sunday. Owner Terry Bailey said Friday that a combination of dwindling business and an aged building, which had been operating as a tavern only in recent years, led to the decision to put the […]
Duane Hicks The outlook is positive for the proposed La Verendrye Parkway Village condominium here, with eight of the 23 units already pre-sold after an open house last Wednesday at the Civic Centre. Thunder Bay developer Robert Zanette is confident 15 units will be pre-sold so construction can begin by […]
Heather Latter Parents wondering how their child is developing will be able to have their questions put to rest next week as the Developmental Services Team at Family and Children’s Services here hosts an open screening session. “It’s to make sure your child is on track developmentally for the age […]
Duane Hicks The town’s drinking water system got an almost perfect mark during its most recent compliance testing. The Ministry of Environment conducted an inspection of the town’s drinking water system on Dec. 15-16, Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft, chair of the Operations and Facilities executive committee, noted at last night’s regular […]
Staff A new fire chief for the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will be announced at tonight’s regular council meeting. As previously reported, former fire chief Gerry Armstrong retired from the position at the end of 2010 after four-and-a-half years in the role. Frank Sheppard, chief of operations and […]
Heather Latter Those interested in learning more about their family history still can register for a workshop slated tomorrow afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The Fort Frances Museum, in conjunction with the library, is hosting “Basics & Beyond” with Janis Higgins, former president of the Ontario […]
Duane Hicks The developer of the proposed La Verendrye Parkway Village condominium here is hopeful work will start on the project this summer. During an open house at the Civic Centre yesterday evening, Thunder Bay developer Robert Zanette said he’s looking to have at least 15 of the 23 units […]
