FORT FRANCES—In a move to create one fair and consistent property assessment system across the province, the Ontario government has decided to proceed with provincial land tax (PLT) reform—with legislation slated to be introduced this fall. If passed, the government will implement a current value property assessment (CVA) system in […]
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FORT FRANCES—Many people involved in agriculture throughout Rainy River District have stressed this season has been the driest to date. But Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff and Trish Neilson, president of the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture, both know they need the data to prove it if they want […]
The Muskie football team kicks off another season of hard-hitting gridiron action this Friday afternoon (Sept. 8) when they host the Kildonan East Eagles at Fort High. Game time is 3 p.m. The black-and-gold are a confident bunch heading into the season as they look to improve upon last year’s […]
FORT FRANCES—With a little over two weeks to go, the Fort Frances Museum is looking for more chili chefs for its “Great Chili Cook-off” slated on Friday, Sept. 22. Museum curator and organizer Pam Hawley said yesterday six teams have confirmed their participation so far, including the United Native Friendship […]
The Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association will hold its annual general meeting Sept. 20—and is offering some special events to encourage the public to attend. “Every few years we try to do something exciting with our AGM,” said Trudy McCormick, vice-chair of the CMHA board. This […]
After having his case heard back in December, convicted murderer James Perlett was denied a new trial yesterday by the Ontario Court of Appeal. Justice John Laskin, Justice Eilleen Gillese, and Justice Jean MacFarland heard the appeal back on Dec. 12 and 13, 2005, then delivered their ruling after nearly […]
FORT FRANCES—Fort Frances High School student Jenna Nowak was welcomed as a new member of the Rainy River District School Board on Tuesday night when she was sworn in as student trustee. “It’s continuously gratifying to me, and I’m sure to everyone else here, that we continue to attract such […]
FORT FRANCES—With just over three weeks left to file nomination papers for the 2006 municipal election slated for Nov. 13, only a few candidates have stepped forward so far in communities outside Fort Frances. Two Alberton councillors have decided to run. Coun. Doug Mitchell would like to retain his seat […]
The Fort Frances Museum has been seeking feedback over the past month from both residents and visitors to the area about what themes and artifacts they want to see included in a new exhibit there next year. And after getting about 30 surveys back, interpretive development intern Emily Carr’s job […]
Muskie quarterback Blake Wepruk completed a quick pass during the pursuit drill at football training camp yesterday. Wepruk and his Muskie teammates face the Kildonan East Eagles in their Winnipeg High School Football League opener this Friday at Muskie Field. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Carol Livingston and her husband, Dan, enjoyed pancakes, sausages, and coffee Saturday morning during local MPP and NDP leader Howard Hampton’s pancake breakfast at the Sister Kennedy Centre. Nearly 300 people came out for the free breakfast, which has become a Labour Day weekend tradition here. —Duane Hicks photo
Ben Olson, four, worked on his first assignment of the year at Sturgeon Creek School on Friday during an interview with JK/SK teacher Vicki Ogilvie. Across the district last week, young students met with their teachers and officially began classes yesterday. —Heather Ogilvie photo
