An independent consultant has made a number of recommendations regarding the future of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, with Fort Frances Mayor Dan Onichuk saying local municipalities are one step closer to finding a “long-term, permanent solution” to the problems with the home. “It was very, very well-received by all […]
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OPP officers throughout Rainy River District, in conjunction with police services from across Ontario, will be recognizing Police Week from May 14-20. Since 1970, Police Week has been observed in May, coinciding with Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is recognized internationally on May 15 each year. This year’s theme is […]
The Fort William North Stars nipped the Yorkton Terriers 2-1 yesterday afternoon in the team’s final round-robin game at the Royal Bank Cup in Brampton, Ont. The win earned the North Stars, who won the Dudley Hewitt Cup (provincial) after capturing the SIJHL crown, a spot in the semi-finals—and a […]
Metal group Kincaide returns to Fort Frances next week for a second show in as many months, but will be offering a special bonus for their fans this time around. The Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centre is hosting a “Meet the Band” barbecue on Wednesday (May 17) from 3:30-6:30 p.m. […]
Residents wanting to water their lawns or wash their vehicles should be aware the town’s bylaw regulating non-essential water use will take effect this Monday (May 15). Starting that day, odd-numbered addresses only can water on odd days and even-numbered addresses on even days (even-numbered houses are exempt on the […]
Firefighters Wayne Riches, left, and Rob Dokuchie of the Fort Frances Fire Brigade underwent confined space rescue training yesterday morning outside of Fort Frances High School. Under the tutelage of Paul Cousineau of Abitibi-Consolidated, firefighers got a refresher course on how to use ropes and harnesses to lower and raise […]
It is great sorrow that the family of Darrel Whitefield announces his passing on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 in Fort Frances, Ont. Darrel was born Feb. 19, 1950 in Fort Frances to Millie and Reginald Whitefield. He joined the staff at the Fort Frances Times at age 16, working as […]
William (Buster) Archibald Brown Jr., 86, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Stratton Ont., passed away peacefully with his family at his side at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Tuesday, May 9, 2006. He was born May 14, 1919 […]
The Fort William North Stars dropped a 3-2 heartbreaker to the Burnaby Express yesterday at the Royal Bank Cup in Brampton, Ont. The loss moved the North Stars into a three-way tie with the Joliette Action and Yorkton Terriers. Two of the three teams will advance to the playoff round […]
Some of the district’s brightest talent will be joining performers from northeastern Minnesota tomorrow night to participate in a fundraiser for the United Way. “Hooked on Talent” takes place at 7 p.m. at Backus Auditorium in International Falls in conjunction with the Governor’s Fishing Opener. Of the 18 singers signed […]
As part of a national fundraising campaign, the Voyageur Lions and its Fort High-based Leo Club are planning a “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” here May 28. And with only a few weeks to go, organizers are focusing on getting more people to register, collect pledges prior to the walk, […]
Grade 11 and 12 French Immersion students from Fort Frances High School, including Kayla Brady, visited Debbie Jean’s French senior kindergarten class yesterday to help run a “restaurant.” The children placed their orders in French, then were served crepes with their choice of strawberry or blueberry filling. —Melanie Béchard photo
