Nelson Street Residents Fight for Park

Some residents of Nelson Street are asking Fort Frances town council to again abandon its plans to turn a park into housing lots.

They voiced their opposition to councillors at a meeting last night.

Michelle George says the park is too important to lose.

A similar proposal three years ago was abandoned because of  residents' opposition.

No Halloween Curfew

Fort Frances town council is backing an administration report to not implement a curfew or time limit on Halloween trick or treating.

Local resident Jackie Lampi-Hughes had asked council last month to consider limiting treat-or-treating to the hours of 6 to 8 at night.

Snow Art Proposed

There could a number of snow sculptures dotting the Fort Frances landscape if a local arts group has its way.

The newly formed Rainy River Arts Collective is seeking the use of town properties and help moving snow for its works.

Lindsay Joy Hamilton says it would be a contest to help promote local arts.

Hamilton says the February event would be open to everyone.

Rainy River Resources Looks Ahead

2012 is shaping up to be a busy year for Rainy River Resources.

Vice-president of Operations Garrett McDonald says key elements of the company's gold project north of Barwick are expected.

It includes an updated resource estimate and the start of a feasibility study.

The company has targeted the end of 2015 as a possible start-up for the mine.

Pellet Plant Opening Delayed

It's going to take a little longer to open a wood pellet plant in Atikokan.

Atikokan Renewable Fuels was hoping to begin production this year.

But owner Ed Fukushima says there's been some contract challenges.

Fukushima says the delay could be anywhere from 3 to 6 months.

Question of the Day - Dec. 13

Area residents appear to be backing the district's lawyers in their fight to have a judge for the Ontario Court of Justice remain in the district.

All of the respondents to our question on b93.ca says there's a need for a permanent resident judge here.

The position is to be relocated to the Kenora district next year.

Today's question, should Fort Frances town council develop the Nelson Street Park for housing or abandon its plans altogether.

Cast your ballot at b93.ca