Dear sir: In response to Maureen Hanson’s letter to the editor on June 24, 1998 in the Fort Frances Times. Yes, I happen to agree with Mrs. Hanson’s statement that it is important for all citizens to voice their opinion on the “Lands for Life” issue. Because as it is […]
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The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board will hold its first official meeting in Fort Frances next Monday after legislation was passed giving it the power to administer child care, social housing, and “Ontario Works.” Mayor Glenn Witherspoon, who is president of the Rainy River District Municipal Association, noted […]
It was a day to renew friendships and catch up on old times. At least, that was how Grace Van Drunen described the Burriss centennial celebrations held Saturday. For Van Drunen, it’s not just history. It’s her life. She was born in a Burriss farmhouse 93 years ago this September […]
“Sharathon” preparations are beginning around KBHW, station manager Bruce Christopherson said, although they are still more than two months from their annual support event. First, KBHW will have to do a budget forecast for the next fiscal year and with that its “Sharathon” goal. “Although I know the goal will […]
Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park/Lake of the Woods Provincial Park will undergo some significant changes in the next year as new ownership has been altering the way it looks and operates. A park was given to the Onegaming and Big Grassy First Nations as part of the settlement of the Assabaska […]
When Ed Tompkins first opened his store in Emo in 1898, he probably wasn’t thinking if it would still be standing 100 years later. But not only has Tompkins’ Hardware stayed in business for the past century, it’s grown over the decades to become a cornerstone in the Emo retail […]
“This is a site for our children, our children’s children, and their grandchildren . . . a place where they can learn and enjoy themselves,” said Big Island elder Joe Big George. And with those words, a ground-breaking ceremony for the new school at Big Grassy began last Thursday morning. […]
The “Lands for Life” information centre here last Thursday was designed to allow the public the chance to examine the recommendations being put forth by the Boreal West Round Table and ask questions to members regarding their proposals. And judging by the steady flow of people who flocked to the […]
With the help of two separate reports on evaluating proposals from 15 firms to build the new indoor ice facility adjacent to Memorial Arena, town council yesterday narrowed the field down to five bids. Keewatin Aski (Sioux Lookout), Trak Engineering Inc. (Thunder Bay), GBR-KGS Consultants (Winnipeg), Accutech Engineering (Winnipeg), and […]
The town is making inquiries as to why it received less than 10 percent of what it applied for from the province’s special circumstances fund. The town applied for $1.6 million to help cover the costs associated with the “download” of services. But official word came Monday from the province […]
More than $11,000 was raised during the 1998 Big Bike for Stroke fundraiser here Monday, surpassing the expectations of organizers by several thousand dollars. Ride co-ordinator Faye Flatt said she and organizer Ann-Elizabeth Johnson were hoping to raise $5,000-$6,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. But after the […]
The first of three new general practitioners coming to town started full-time at the Fort Frances Clinic last week. Dr. Pierre Mikhail wrapped up his residence in family medicine at Queen’s University in 1996. But before settling down permanently somewhere, he and his wife, Catherine, wanted to experience life up […]
