Residential taxpayers in Fort Frances will be seeing a net tax increase of 11.7 percent after town council passed the 2004 budget in principle at last night’s meeting. In a 4-2 vote, council favoured of tax hike of 14.67 percent for residential, multi-residential, pipeline, and farmland properties, with a hike […]
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It’s the latest bizarre turn of events in a decade-long dispute over the Atikokan sewer system. The Ministry of Environment has ordered the township to pump raw sewage directly onto the streets of Atikokan. Not surprisingly, the township is fighting the order. “Compliance with the director’s order will empty the […]
If you knew you could save a life, would you? Well, if you attend the first blood donor clinic of 2004, you would be able to do that. This clinic will be held at Fort Frances High School on Wednesday, April 28 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and again Thursday, April 29 […]
Nearly two years after the flood of 2002, the Town of Fort Frances will be getting its final share of disaster relief funding after council amends an agreement with the province at Monday night’s regular meeting. The town previously had received interim Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP) funding in […]
The first fire of the district’s 2004 season—a 1,230 ha blaze northwest of Rainy River—currently is being “held” by Ministry of Natural Resources FireRanger crews. MNR fire information officer Deb McLean said Monday morning that Fort Frances Fire #1 was reported Saturday around 1 p.m. Two local MNR FireRanger crews, […]
The Brandon Wheat Kings were crowned the 2004 national Midget champions yesterday afternoon at the Kenora Recreation Centre after an exciting 2-1 overtime victory against College Charles-Lemoyne from Quebec. Brandon and College Charles-Lemoyne were very evenly matched as each time they met, the games were decided in overtime. Wheat Kings […]
There is no greater personal reward than to give freely of one’s time and effort towards a cause you truly believe in. Volunteers are an integral part of the success of so many worthy charitable endeavours, and serve as the tireless engines that help these organizations continue to run. Giving […]
Town council is expected to vote on the 2004 budget in principle at its regular meeting Monday night, with the budget to be passed as a bylaw at the May 10 meeting. But what remains to be seen is which of two directions council will go. One possible route will […]
In the spirit of National Volunteer Week, 12 local volunteers were honoured last night during the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s annual appreciation banquet. Those receiving certificates of appreciation at this year’s dinner, held at the Fort Frances Curling Club, included Sue Drew, Ray, Shirley and Lyle Dolph (collectively), Sone Sonnasinh, […]
Volunteers and volunteering are a vital element in making Canada one of the best places in the world to live, work, and to raise a family. From the hardy souls who played a key role in carving a nation out of vast expanse of wilderness to the individuals who endeavour […]
Work began earlier this week to resurface the roadway on the bridge connecting Fort Frances to International Falls. The bridge operator—Minnesota, Dakota, & Western Railway Co.—has hired Tom Jones and Sons Ltd. from Thunder Bay to put down a new concrete overlay in time for the summer tourist season. And […]
A Muskie duo and singles player continued their unbeaten streaks on the badminton court here Wednesday en route to NWOSSAA gold and berths at the all-Ontarios next month. The senior mixed doubles team of Natalie Desjardins and Jason Pattison went 3-0 in the round-robin before winning gold in the playoffs […]
