Innovative and distinctive projects are making our libraries a great place to visit, Culture minister Caroline DiCocco said last week at the launch of Ontario Public Library Week. “This year’s theme of ‘Libraries: the world at your fingertips’ honours the role of libraries as centres for the advancement of literacy, […]
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After reviewing a request made by the local Police Services Board back in May, the Community Services executive committee has recommended the town not bother installing security cameras to monitor the skate park. “Concerns were raised over the need and effectiveness of the cameras, and after monitoring the skateboard park […]
GIS is one of several tools local governments use on a daily basis, and the Town of Fort Frances is no exception. The town’s GIS system was implemented nearly 10 years ago and as such, we currently are in the process of updating not only the technology being used, but […]
The Ontario Association of Optometrists is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Bruce Lidkea of Fort Frances to its board of directors, effective Nov. 1. Dr. Lidkea will be a key figure in developing, promoting, and implementing OAO initiatives and policies. Dr. Lidkea is manager of a group practice […]
The MNR is conducting a monitoring program this fall for chronic wasting disease in deer. As such, they will be collecting deer heads to find out if the disease is present in this area. With the above in mind, the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club has invited the MNR to a […]
The “Friends of the Fort Frances Public Library” would like to say thank you by hosting its second-annual appreciation tea this Friday (Oct. 27) from 1:30-3 p.m. There is no cost to attend and the “Friends” will be on hand to serve you tea/coffee and cookies, as well as answer […]
With the deadline for applications coming up next Tuesday (Oct. 31), the town’s “Citizen of the Year” selection committee is asking people to hand in their nominations for the award, which is being given out for the 19th time this year. Administrative assistant Lori Pattison said late yesterday afternoon that […]
With the 2006 municipal election underway and ballots being received in the mail by local voters starting this week, incumbent mayoral candidate Dan Onichuk said he’s more than prepared to lead Fort Frances for a second term if elected. “I decided to run for a second term as mayor of […]
You have to walk before you run. That’s the adage Roy Avis is standing by in his campaign to be elected mayor of Fort Frances in the Nov. 13 municipal election. “It has always been in my mind that someday I would like the opportunity to be the mayor of […]
FORT FRANCES—Bill Michl set out to raise public awareness with a feat of physical endurance last Friday. He managed a feat of fundraising at the same time. Michl’s 60-mile “Run for the Scan”—the equivalent of two full marathons—was held to kick off the “Care Close to Home 2: Just Imagine” […]
FORT FRANCES—Due to an anticipated change to the province’s Municipal Act, the approval of Community Improvement Plans, which were developed in several municipalities across Rainy River District, has been delayed. “We’re ready to go ahead, but we’ve been informed there are some changes to the legislation and it doesn’t make […]
St. Francis students Stacey Cridland (Grade 6) and Taylor DeGagne (Grade 4) read “Wait and See” by acclaimed Canadian author Robert Munsch together during the “Reading Buddy” program at the school on Thursday. The program pairs older students with younger ones to help each other with their reading skills. —Melanie […]
