Peggy Revell Infrastructure investment, cutting red tape, and stopping Bill 191 are the central tenets as the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party unveiled its Northern Ontario jobs plan last week. “The big picture here is that [when] developing economies like China and India grow, and the American economy rebounds, there will […]
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Heather Latter With Mother Nature having dumped more than 35 cm (14 inches) of snow on Fort Frances over Christmas, town crews have been busy keeping the streets clear. Now they will spend the coming days working on snow removal. “Hopefully, people are patient because there is a lot of […]
Staff With the local Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” set for New Year’s Day, organizers are hoping this year’s fundraiser will be more successful than ever. And with just a few days to go, they want those considering taking an icy dip in the name of a good cause […]
Staff The liquor licence at the Adventure Inn and Conference Centre here has been suspended for three days—from 11 a.m. on Dec. 25 until 2 a.m. on Dec. 28—stemming from incidents that occurred there back in April and May. According to a report from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of […]
Press Release Public feedback on regulations for the province’s modernized Mining Act will begin to be collected in the New Year. Broad-based consultations with First Nation and Métis communities, mineral industry stakeholders, and interested members of the public will be held from January-June in many northern communities. Letters, e-mails and […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—While it’s hoped wolves won’t become a common sight here in Fort Frances, if residents do see any of them in town this winter, they are encouraged to call the bylaw enforcement office to respond. As reported in last Thursday’s Daily Bulletin, Kaitlyn Drive resident Marla Knutsen […]
Heather Latter After a 10-month tour of duty in Afghanistan, Fort Frances native Lt. Andrew Curr, with the 10th Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery in Regina, is back in Canada—and just in time for the holidays. “It’s really nice to be back,” enthused Curr, who visited his parents, […]
Staff The Town of Fort Frances has received notice from the Rainy River District School Board that it is being sued in relation to the explosion and fire that destroyed the gymnasium at J.W. Walker School back on Feb. 28, 2008. Town council received a statement of claim from the […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—Town council passed a new fencing bylaw Monday night which relaxes the rules regarding corner sight triangles, as well as fences and hedges on corner lots. Planning and Development Superintendent Rick Hallam said his department began reviewing the fence bylaw this summer—spurred on mainly by the issue […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—With town council and management poised to start regular budget meetings next month, it looks like it will be tough slogging given they face an operating shortfall of $409,731 right off the bat. “I think council does have quite a bit of work ahead of them,” admitted […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—William Moody Jr., who passed away Saturday, was able to enjoy trips to Toronto Maple Leafs games and Disneyland thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation Canada—and now a long-time friend of his is working to make sure other youths suffering from illnesses can see their dreams come true. Tyson […]
Duane Hicks Outdoor rinks are now open Local children and adults alike are invited to come out to a free community skate next Wednesday (Dec. 30) from 1-2:15 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Mayor Roy Avis is sponsoring the event, which also will feature free hot chocolate. “I […]
