Press Release The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service would like to advise residents that the issuing of burning permits within the town for piled wood products and standing grass has been suspended until further notice. This measure has been taken as a precaution due to the lack of recent […]
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Lucas Punkari Given the fact they’ve played each other in the last two post-seasons, it’s only appropriate that the Fort Frances Lakers and Dryden Ice Dogs are about to square off yet again. The two SIJHL rivals will clash in the best-of-seven semi-finals, with Game 1 going here tonight at […]
Heather Latter Matthew Rousseau roasted a marshmallow at the Fort Frances Day Care yesterday morning, which was a special activity planned for March Break. Youngsters in the pre-school class also enjoyed hotdogs and playing outside in the mild weather.
Staff The Canadian Cancer Society’s annual “Daffodil Day” will take place here March 30 this year, but pre-order forms already have been distributed to businesses around town. Organized by the local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, orders will be taken until Monday, March 26. Sorority members then will spend the […]
We are saddened to announce that Beatrice Rawn passed away at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. She was born on Sunday, May 6, 1917 in Port Arthur, Ont. Beatrice grew up in Atikokan, Ont., one of six McLeod siblings, and as a teenager […]
Duane Hicks Plans already taking shape The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual home and leisure show slated for May 11-12, and needs volunteers to help make it run smoothly. Chamber manager Anthony Mason said volunteers are crucial to running such an event. “The volunteers I get […]
Duane Hicks Heather Latter of the Fort Frances Times, right, presented Marla Thomson, branch manager of Northern Lights Credit Union here, with the “Tree of Warm Wishes” this morning. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, the tree was decorated by Times’ staff to be a pot of gold at […]
Press Release Ontario’s investments in the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute will help improve care for people with respiratory illness and support research that strengthens health care throughout the province. People who suffer from lung diseases like asthma, cystic fibrosis, and lung cancer will benefit from imaging research that will […]
the OPP The OPP is preparing for its 10th “OPP Bound” recruitment program. “OPP Bound 2012” is a three-day, mini OPP recruit camp being held July 7-10 at the Provincial Police Academy in Orillia. The OPP is inviting applications from all men and women who are multi-lingual and interested in […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Cox to the position of Human Resources manager, effective March 5. She replaces retiring manager Diane Ross. As a certified human resources professional, Cox brings to the position 12 years of experience in providing […]
Duane Hicks An annual report issued in accordance with the Municipal Act shows how much the mayor and councillors were paid in 2011, with Mayor Roy Avis ranking as the highest-paid and having the most expenses. Mayor Avis, who also sits on the Fort Frances Power Corp. board of directors […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. would like to thank the public for your continued participation in our patient surveys designed to support client-centered and quality care. Over the past number of months, you may have received an Inpatient Experience Survey in the mail from NRC Picker Canada on […]
