Seniors looking for a little companionship will be happy to know a new option has opened up. Friends of Animals, Fort’s local animal welfare group, has created a new adoption program geared directly at seniors. “We just thought there are seniors in the community who are living alone,” explained member […]
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A scene conservation officer Mike Veniot referred to as the worst mess he has seen in Fort Frances is cleaned up and suitable for public use once more. “They cleaned it up on Thursday,” Veniot said of the Red Gut Bay campsite. Following last week’s Times article detailing the mess, […]
As of Monday, the water tower is now back in service, and as a result the modified water restriction has been lifted. However, the normal by-law odd/even day water usage restriction will be in effect until Sept. 15. Environmental and facilities superintendent Doug Herr reported to council Thursday evening that […]
After six years of operation, the Youth Justice Program run out of the United Native Friendship Centre has helped more than 150 young people, and those they victimized, rehabilitate. According to youth justice coordinator Steve Latimer, since the program’s beginning in December 2002, 165 youth have gone through the program, […]
Your friendly neighbourhood Canada Safeway is taking customer care one step further in light of the ever-expanding listeriosis outbreak and subsequent food recall. The company’s stores have been diligently removing affected product from the shelves. But after the initial recall of only a few items, the list grew to 220 […]
Sets of the highly-acclaimed “Eagle Books” will be making their way into 73 schools in the region this fall, thanks to the Northwestern Health Unit. Told from an aboriginal perspective, the Eagle Books were created to teach healthy living, proper nutrition and staying active. “The important thing about the books […]
Public Works superintendent Dan Wilson gave Emo council an oral report on the progress of road repairs in the municipality at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26. All necessary work will be completed soon, including preparing the dump for the winter months, said Wilson. Wilspon also briefed the Council […]
A “Tribute to the Legends of Country Music” will be held on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Emo Legion starting at 7 p.m. The group “Country Blend”, who have recorded 6 CD’s, will be performing the music of Dolly, Patsy, Loretta, Kitty, Jeannie, Del Wood, Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash, […]
The Fort Frances High School Muskies football team will get their first taste of regular season action this Friday—whether they are prepared for it or not. The team has been practicing for the past few weeks, but only a dozen players suited up for Monday’s practice just days before they […]
Time to drop the puck. The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres kick-off their exhibition schedule when they welcome the visiting Wisconsin Mustangs to the Ice for Kids Arena tonight, starting at 7:30 p.m. The team has been working hard on and off the ice since the conclusion of the tryout camp […]
Dear Doug Berry, Put your silly ego aside and bring back the eccentric one. You know the guy I’m referring to. He goes by the moniker “Littlehawk” and has been seen jamming in a band or sparring in a boxing ring, but is best known as your former kicker, Troy […]
Since the beloved Hockey Night in Canada theme song was dropped due to copyright issues and infringements, many hockey fans and Canadians alike have been wondering what could replace the epic song, and more importantly, how this could possibly happen? After what I’m sure was a mountain of hate mail […]
