It’s been said the true test of character is how one bears up under adversity. If that is as true of institutions as it is of individuals, then Mine Centre School deserves a lot of respect. Last year, the school—which has a student body of less than 100—was flagged by […]
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Council passed a bylaw Monday night to hire Mark McCaig as the new CAO of the Town of Fort Frances. McCaig, who also is CEO and president of the Fort Frances Power Corp., has been acting CAO since Bill Naturkach retired Sept. 30. McCaig will resign from his position with […]
As town council and management continue to hammer away at the 2004 budget, one of the final questions remains which sectors can afford to see tax increases and which ones can’t. The committee of the whole met late Monday to receive a report from treasurer Peggy Dupuis presenting council with […]
In an effort to encourage more communication with the public, the Town of Fort Frances is developing a new brochure—and a page on its website—bringing together what residents need to know in order to voice their concerns and suggestions. “It’s another example of us [council] trying to be as transparent […]
Fire destroyed a home on Highway 602, about eight km south of Emo, around 2:30 p.m. on Friday. No one was home at the time of the fire, Emo OPP said. The fire is not considered suspicious, added police, noting the cause of blaze remains under investigation by the Emo […]
Due to construction at La Verendrye hospital, parking there will be limited. Please adhere to the following: •Front Street parking lot—patient and visitor parking only; and •Sinclair Street parking lot—staff parking only Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. Riverside thanks the public and staff in advance for […]
As town council continues to work on finalizing the 2004 budget, a special committee of the whole meeting has been called for 5 p.m. on Monday at the Civc Centre. Mayor Dan Onichuk said Friday morning the meeting should include “finite numbers” regarding the impact of the Rainycrest levy increase […]
While it may be a little while yet before colourful blooms appear in Fort Frances, the local Chamber of Commerce already has flowers on the brain as it gears up for its annual town beautification program. Co-ordinator Dawn Booth said Thursday that it looks like the Chamber will be putting […]
The town isn’t done with setting its 2004 budget yet as events again took a turn yesterday that sees council looking to find about $150,000 more than before to balance the budget. After hearing news from the OPP that policing costs for 2003 saw a surplus of $114,000, council decided […]
“Bag tags” took another step towards becoming a reality for local residents yesterday afternoon after town council approved a report by Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown and motioned for a bylaw to be prepared. Brown is aiming to have the “bag tag” system up and running by Monday, May […]
The town isn’t done with setting its 2004 budget yet as events again took a turn Wednesday that sees council looking to find about $150,000 more than before to balance the budget. After hearing news from the OPP that policing costs for 2003 saw a surplus of $114,000, council decided […]
“Bag tags” took another step towards becoming a reality for local residents Wednesday afternoon after town council approved a report by Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown and motioned for a bylaw to be prepared. Brown is aiming to have the “bag tag” system up and running by Monday, May […]
