Town residents are welcome to give their suggestions and comments to council on what they feel are the most important municipal services and projects—and thus should be considered during the 2004 budget process—at a public meeting this Monday (March 15) at 6 p.m. at the Civc Centre. “We encourage everyone […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit will not appeal a Feb. 17 decision by the Health Services Review Appeal Board that the health unit does not have the authority to make area businesses “butt out” in the name of public health. The decision was made Monday afternoon after a unanimous vote by […]
Following a recommendation from the Administration and Finance executive committee, town council agreed Monday night to pitch in $8,215 as a partner in a proposed “Gateway to Canada” project the Rainy River Future Development Corp. hopes to get off the ground this summer. Coun. Tannis Drysdale said she was thrilled […]
The new Kenora NDP federal riding association held its inaugural nomination meeting last weekend, with Rev. Susan Barclay taking the nomination for the second time. “I am proud to represent the New Democratic Party in this riding,” Barclay said. “We have an exciting and dynamic new leader and we are […]
A movie screening at La Place Rendez-Vous on Tuesday afternoon prompted some frank and open discussion between the different groups of people involved in dealing with mental health crises. “I think it was a tremendous afternoon,” said Fort Frances OPP S/Sgt. Hugh Dennis, who attended the public screening along with […]
“Blues” will be the key word when the Fine Line Art Gallery stages its annual spring art show April 16-May 7. Jean Richards, a member of the Fine Line co-op, said numerous local artists already have committed to entering pieces for the show, as well as a number from Kenora, […]
Jeff Frank, with consultants Hilderman Thomas Frank and Cram, will appear before council tonight to report on the findings of a heritage tourism study regarding the future of town landmarks. “Basically, this is in response to the closing of the tower and the destruction of the fort,” said museum curator […]
The Borderland Thunder had a busy weekend, hosting two games against the KC Bulldogs on Friday and Saturday before celebrating the end of the regular season with their annual awards banquet Sunday. The Thunder won both games— 5-4 on Friday and 4-1 on Saturday— to finish in third place with […]
The Muskie boys’ hockey team beat the Dryden Eagles 5-2 there yesterday to sweep the best-ofthree NorWOSSA final and advance to the all-Ontarios later this month in London. “We’re pretty excited,” said Muskie head coach Shane Bliss. “The boys really deserve this after the season they had.”^Mike Niskala (Greg Flewelling) […]
The Muskie senior boys’ basketball team was optimistic about their chances against the Port Arthur Collegiate Redmen during the best-of-three NWOSSAA final this past weekend, but one player proved to be too much for them. Guard Alex Myros led the Redmen to the all-Ontarios as the Thunder Bay squad dumped […]
The Fort High Muskies are calling for lots of support as both the boys’ basketball and hockey teams continue their playoff runs tonight. The hockey team will start at Ice For Kids arena at 4 p.m. in their first game against the Dryden Eagles in the second round. “We’re looking […]
For the sixth consecutive year, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is contributing $4 million to Ontario municipalities that collect glass alcoholic beverage containers in the “Blue Box” recycling systems. The Town of Fort Frances is getting $1,783. While the town doesn’t accept glass with its curbside “Blue Box” […]
