Chapple council passed a motion at its last regular monthly meeting that the financial statement be accepted and that several accounts (general and payroll) be paid totalling $133,805.31. Policing costs for 2003 was an additional $2,044.45. Dust suppression for 2004 is at a cost of $0.196 per litre plus GST. […]
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The first long weekend of summer is just days away, and so are thousands of tourists from the United States. And for many, the rules regarding what is and isn’t permitted into Canada can be daunting. That’s why the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has prepared a website that lists most […]
After 20 years of effort, including 10 years of negotiations with three levels of government, the people of Rainy River First Nations have some closure today. On Friday, Chief Albert Hunter and Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant made a joint statement announcing an agreement in principle on the settlement of […]
The Township of Emo is giving serious consideration to formulating a long-term plan for road maintenance, Emo Reeve Russ Fortier revealed at last Thursday night’s council meeting. Reeve Fortier was responding to concerns from residents Tony and Michelle Marinaro, who told Emo council that certain roads in the north end […]
After failing to secure the necessary co-operation from the MTO and Miscampbell to officially lower the speed limit, Alberton council last week decided instead to place yellow speed advisory signs on Frog Creek Road. The road has been the subject of considerable discussion and concern for council of late and […]
The Town of Fort Frances, Couchiching First Nation, and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) sat down at the table last Thursday to start hammering out a new agreement for water and sewer services to the reserve. Richard Earl, capital management officer with the INAC office in Thunder Bay, said […]
In its first budget released yesterday, the new Liberal government announced plans to introduce legislation to establish a Northern Ontario “Grow Bonds” program to foster small- and medium-sized business development. “We will move forward this year to establish a Northern Ontario ‘Grow Bonds’ program that would help new and expanding […]
NDP leader and local MPP Howard Hampton is calling the Liberal government’s first budget yesterday “one of the most regressive revenue grabs in Ontario’s history,” citing the return of OHIP premiums and the de-listing of health care services. “The worst aspect of this budget is that it increases taxes by […]
A Falls High School student has been expelled for one year for possession of an illegal firearm at the school last week. The decision was made last night by Percy Lingen, superintendent of International Falls School District 361, after the student refused his right to a hearing. “The process is […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board will review options for reimbursing trustees’ travel expenses at tonight’s regular monthly meeting here. At last month’s meeting, trustees discussed the board’s current policy (Administrative Procedure A-06) in comparison with the relevant section from the Education Act. Regarding travel within the board’s jurisdiction, the […]
As part of the Town of Fort Frances’ emergency preparedness program, B93-FM will be testing its emergency broadcasting capabilities this Wednesday (May 19) between 2-4 p.m. B93-FM will be broadcasting radio announcements during this time period about an emergency in Fort Frances and the possible evacuation of certain areas of […]
Whether it’s to voice concerns about the proposed “bag tag” system, or to simply learn more about how it will work, town residents are encouraged to come to the Civic Centre tomorrow for one of two informational meetings. At these sessions, which are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., […]
