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The complete guide to the Rhine Loreley, Lureley or Lorelei - it doesn't matter how you spell it, the legend of the Rhine will draw you to its bosom. Not to shipwreck and disaster, but to clamber over castles, to scoff dumplings and to sink fine bottles of Riesling. By Zulfikar Abbany
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HOW IMPRESSIVE IS IT?
The Rhine is unmatched in Western Europe - much longer at 820
miles (1,320km) than the Rhone or the Loire, and offering much more
in terms of magnitude and scenery than either (although the Eastern
European Danube is more than twice as long).
The Romans enjoyed a charmed life here, primarily on the left bank
of the river. Consequently, there is an abundance of archaeology, and
building work in cities such as Cologne is forever being delayed due
to new finds.
In a region plagued by war and border troubles, the river was
often used for political convoys and pilgrimages. ...
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From fur trading to forestry: Fort Frances makes its mark as gateway in 1800s. (Fort Frances).
Magazine article from: Northern Ontario Business
; The community of Fort Frances is celebrating a century of history...history of small communities like Fort Frances and how they change," says Pam Hawley, curator of the Fort Frances Museum. "Many people are very interested...
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Fort Frances reinventing itself. (Fort Frances Celebrates 100 Years).(beautification projects planned to enhance tourism)
Magazine article from: Northern Ontario Business
; Fort Frances businesses are hoping to get a bigger piece of a very large tourism pie. Reinventing Fort Frances is a committee of local business people that...family-type activities and ecotourism." www.fort-frances.com
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Consultant warns Fort Frances of escalating losses. (John Winter and Associates Ltd.'s report on Fort Frances, Ontario losing money to American retailers)
Magazine article from: Northern Ontario Business
; Consultant warns Fort Frances of escalating losses If things do not change, the economy of Fort Frances will lose $14 million to American...development co-ordinator for Fort Frances. According to the report, Fort Frances...
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Abitibi-Consolidated to build biomass boiler in Fort Frances.(SPECIAL REPORT: ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT)
Magazine article from: Northern Ontario Business
; ...energy generator at its Fort Frances pulp and paper mill...cogeneration at the Fort Frances mill, though the fluctuating...better, and not only in Fort Frances but in the whole...abitibiconsolidated.com www.fort-frances.com By NICK STEWART...
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Events mark 100 years of history in Fort Frances. (Fort Frances).
Magazine article from: Northern Ontario Business
; ...year marks the 100th anniversary of Fort Frances and the community located in northwestern...keepsakes," says Maria Simpson, Fort Frances' centennial celebration coordinator...people who've never been to Fort Frances before." Among events planned...
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Fort Frances is getting its acclaim at long last; Fun - for spectators as well as anglers - has been the recipe for success for a very special bass tournament.(SPORTS)(Ron Schara)
Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
; ...Byline: Ron Schara; Staff Writer Fort Frances, Ontario -- This is a tale of...the Rainy River in Canada: Fort Frances, Ontario. Unlike I-Falls, it...What to do? A dozen years ago Fort Frances came up with an idea. The town...
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Northern exposure: spurred by recent polls calling to unite northern Ontario and Manitoba, Peter Unwin embarks on a trek from Kenora to Fort Frances to discover the history behind Ontario's oft-neglected region.(Getaway)(City overview)
Magazine article from: The Beaver: Exploring Canada's History
; ...intersection is the town of Fort Frances, where French fur trader La...along Lake of the Woods. This fort was an important base of operations...location between Montreal and forts further west. Today; La Vdrendrye...riverfront trail that has made Fort Frances a town where, on hot ...
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NEXUS expands to the Fort Frances border crossing.
News Wire article from: CNW Group
; FORT FRANCES, ON, Aug. 20, 2008 (Canada NewsWire...announced that NEXUS has expanded to the Fort Frances, Ontario-International Falls, Minnesota...is expanding at the land border in Fort Frances, Ontario," said Minister Day. "This...
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Fort Frances retailer reconsiders threat to withhold provincial tax. (Steven Lundon, president of 558633 Ontario Limited)
Magazine article from: Northern Ontario Business
; Fort Frances retailer reconsiders threat to withhold provincial tax Steven Lundon, the Fort Frances retailer who received attention for threatening...the Northern Do-It Centre) in Fort Frances, informed the Ministry of Revenue early...
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Waterfront to be revitalized: waterfront condo development draws interest from south. (Fort Frances/Rainy River: Special Report).(revitalization effort by the Town of Fort Frances)
Magazine article from: Northern Ontario Business
; Officials with the Town of Fort Frances are hopeful the addition of a condominium...Walk condominium project in Fort Frances is well underway and is expected...administrator for the Town of Fort Frances. "We have a large representation...
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