A small group of concerned citizens from across the district is looking at youth services in the area, and held a mini-summit Monday night to get some input from both youth and interested residents. “The purpose is to explore ways to best serve the youth of our community,” said Erma […]
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In a report for the Ministry of Education, the Northwest Catholic District School Board is predicting an average two percent decline in enrolment at its five schools over the next eight years—given past enrolment numbers and population trends across the northwest. The ministry requires all board across the province to […]
The Ainsworth OSB mill in Barwick is not following the example of recent layoffs and cutbacks at Abitibi-Consolidated. In fact, it is expanding with a building in the works for strand storage which is expected to be put to use June 1. “It’s coming along,” site manager Mark Alderson noted […]
Barb Marr’s cross-stitch, “Lady of Morocco,” is just one of the works on display in the Fine Line Art Gallery’s spring art show “Seeing Red,” which opened yesterday. Over 40 pieces from area artists are on display there through next month. The show will wrap up with a “Music in […]
Property owners in all classes will see a small tax increase this year after town council passed the 2006 budget at its regular meeting Monday night. As previously reported, taxes for residential ratepayers will go up 2.6 percent while commercial-occupied will jump by .85 percent, said Information Technology manager Darryl […]
In accordance with the Ministry of Education, the Northwest Catholic District School Board has prepared a 10-year Capital Grant Plan, including enrolment projections, and was to review the report at its regular meeting Tuesday night. The purpose of the report is to assist the ministry in projecting facility needs over […]
Francine MacDonald, the Invasive Species/Aquatics Biologist from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, will make a presentation Tuesday from 7-9:30 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Invasive species, such as the round goby, Eurasian ruffe, zebra mussel, purple loosestrife, and rusty crayfish, are a serious threat to fisheries, woodlands, and […]
Francine MacDonald, the Invasive Species/Aquatics Biologist from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, will make a presentation Tuesday from 7-9:30 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Invasive species, such as the round goby, Eurasian ruffe, zebra mussel, purple loosestrife, and rusty crayfish, are a serious threat to fisheries, woodlands, and […]
With the fire season underway as of April 1, the Ministry of Natural Resources has reported just two blazes so far in the West Fire Region. Fire information officer Deb MacLean said Monday the first was a small chip pile fire in Nipigon last week while the second was a […]
Town council is looking at a 2.6 percent tax hike for local residential property owners and a 0.85 percent increase for commercial in its proposed 2006 budget. These rates will come into effect if council approves the budget at its regular meeting tonight at 6:30. Town CAO Mark McCaig said […]
Robin’s Donuts co-owner Kelly Spicer filled out a ballot to win a door prize at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s “Project Petunia 2006” launch Friday afternoon at Robin’s. The Chamber is looking for individuals, businesses and clubs to sponsor flower baskets for its annual beautification program. For more info, […]
Contact North/Contact Nord site co-ordinator Emily Watson demonstrated how some of the e-learning technology used by Contact North works yesterday during an open house at the Confederation College campus. During the open house, visitors had an opportunity to register for spring and summer classes being offered by Northern Ontario colleges […]
