Council denied a request from the Fort Frances Lions Club for $30,000 in in-kind services to construct a new walkway at the Lion’s Millennium Park on the grounds the town has several other outstanding projects in 2007. Back in early November, the Lions Club had requested the town consider having […]
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Job Connect, a program offered through Northern Community Development Services, recently received the prestigious “Service Innovation Award” from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. “The board and staff of NCDS recognize the importance of skills training and development to our local economy,” noted executive director Jennifer Greenhalgh. “What has […]
Following word last week that the Publications Assistance Program will be cut by $15 million next year, Times’ publisher Jim Cumming warned political action must be taken now or subscription rates will go up. “The Publications Assistance Program is actually a subsidy to the subscribers of papers,” Cumming noted yesterday. […]
For the fifth-straight year, the Town of Fort Frances will be receiving money from the Moffat Family Fund to hand out to local groups and service clubs with the aim of helping youth and families. While the town expects to receive official notification of this before Christmas, right now it […]
Not only were Emo Reeve Ed Carlson and council sworn into office at last Tuesday’s inaugural meeting, they also were appointed to serve on numerous committees and boards during the regular meeting that followed. One of the most sought positions was Emo’s seat on the Rainy River District Social Services […]
Silently she entered the world, and with family by her side silently she left on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. We will miss her dearly knowing in our hearts and minds this is how the circle of life makes another revolution, and the world keeps turning, after losing our mom. Remembering […]
Roy Harrison Plant passed away peacefully at the Atikokan General Hospital in Atikokan, Ont. on Nov. 28, 2006 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Roy was born Aug. 2, 1946 in Deloraine, Man. In 1958, he, with his family, moved to Atikokan, where he would remain for the better part […]
It is with deep sadness that the family of Susan Jean Bragg Chepil (nee Rogus) must announce her quiet passing on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 49. Sue Chepil will be remembered for her sense of humour, her devotion […]
Pearl Olive McKay passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. Pearl was born July 14, 1906 in Stephenfield, Man. to Herbert and Elizabeth Abbott. She was raised on the family farm, tending to her family until she was married to Ken […]
Buzz was born July 1, 1921 in Emo to the late Edward and Ella McComb (Shortreed). He attended Emo Public and Emo Continuation schools, and the Lakehead Training and Re-Establishment Institute. He had held numerous positions and served on several boards in the community, including secretary and secretary-treasurer of Lash […]
CPO2 Austin Zin, centre, of the Fort Frances Sea Cadets #144, instructed PO2 George Kemper-Lukasevics, left, and LC Ryan Goertzen on how to build a fire Saturday during the corps’ annual survival training. The 20 cadets spent two nights outdoors in the woods learning such skills as reading compasses, building […]
Sgt. Erik Gustafson, left, and Sgt. Jordan Manty, of the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadets, rang the bells at the Salvation Army Christmas kettle outside The Bargain Store on Saturday morning. Volunteers will be manning the kettles at local businesses from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday to Saturday until Dec. 23. […]
