Wednesday, June 19, 2013

News

Local artist gearing up for downtown shop

Having her own downtown shop is a goal Connie Cuthbertson has been nurturing for more than a decade--and one that’s about to become a reality for the local artist in about four months.

Health care professionals serve up prognosis for ’98

Ask a health professional to give a diagnosis of what to expect over the next year or so and you’ll probably get a slate full of medicine for thought.

Catholic ratepayers keep say on "multi-use"

Catholic ratepayers may have lost their voice on the local public school board but they will still hold some clout on the "multi-use" steering committee, trustees decided last night.

Christmas dinner not just for the birds

For most people, it would take an awful lot to tear them away from their families on Christmas Day.

Rink may be re-tendered

The new $5.5-million double-rink ice surface here may have to be re-tendered after the town found out the company awarded the tender, Windfield Construction of Winnipeg, isn’t yet bondable for the project.

Pro shop question going to council

Skates and Blades owner Gord McQuarrie may take his quest to stop a pro shop from being put in the new arena facility to town council.

Mild weather big plus for town water pipes

Unless Mother Nature decides to dump a pile of cold weather and snow on us, town residents shouldn’t have to worry too much about their water pipes freezing up this winter.

Teenager off for corrective surgery

It’s going to be a challenging new year for Cory Gosselin of Fort Frances as he heads to Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children next week to undergo treatment for his scoliosis.

Social celebrations par for the course on New Year’s Eve

If you don’t feel like staying at home tomorrow night to ring in the New Year but would rather check out the festive atmosphere at local restaurants or bars, chances are something "party-like" will be going on there.

Roads boards hitting the highway

Local roads boards are on their way out the door as the province shifts gears on the way unincorporated areas can access funding for roads.
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