Ontario has the safest roads in Canada and the MTO intends to keep it that way. To that end, the province passed new regulations last year that took effect Jan. 1. National Safety Code Standard 10 is now the law in Ontario, and elsewhere in Canada, so the MTO has […]
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Since 1992, a program has been in place in the district dedicated to promoting safety in the home, schools, and on the streets. What started out as a modest effort to help people avoid accidents and injury has grown tremendously in scope, Grace Silander, chair of the Rainy River Valley […]
Five snowmobilers from Pennsylvania won’t soon forget their first trip to Emo. Steve Forrester, his cousin, Dale Forrester, Steve Lowery, Barry Dice, and Joey Edwards travelled all the way from Shippinsburg, Pa. to Thief River Falls, Mn. to fulfill a dream. “We’ve been talking about this for 10 years,” Steve […]
A familiar landmark in Fort Frances soon may be finding a new location if a resolution passed by town council at a special meeting Jan. 25 has the desired affect. And that could have long-term implications for the entire district. At least, that’s the hope of Coun. Tannis Drysdale, one […]
With new plans in hand, and a meeting scheduled with the town next week, the local skate park committee is determined to finally get the shovel in the ground this summer. “We’re willing to do whatever the town wants. We just want to get this thing underway,” said Rob Tovey, […]
The right side of the door frame to the Borderland Thunder’s dressing room is lined with newly-placed pictures of past champions like Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, and Lanny McDonald touching the most impressive trophy in sport—the Stanley Cup. But if you turned 180 degrees, that feeling of gain was juxtaposed […]
It’s not difficult to see where Bill Mueller’s interests lie. One look at his den/workshop tells you this is a man who loves the outdoors. From the mounted heads on the walls, to the crossbow in the corner, the fishing rods against the far wall, and the gun cabinet on […]
Dear sir: Marriage as it is debated today is merely a relationship between two people who love each other. Marriage was intended to be, and should be, a relationship that goes beyond feelings and the sexual expression of two people in love. We need marriage to be a lasting commitment […]
Dear editor: As made clear by recent events and publicity, there are challenges facing the forestry industry in Northern Ontario. As minister of natural resources, I am aware of the problems that must be tackled, and I am committed to working with the industry and all other interested parties to […]
Dear editor: Re: The Fort Frances Times of Jan, 26, 2005—“District farmers willing to test all cattle for BSE.” Roger Griffiths, of the Ontario Cattlemen’s Association, stated, “There is so little risk of people getting BSE . . . only 150 people worldwide have had BSE.” If Mr. Griffiths wishes […]
Dear sir: The need for an abattoir in Rainy River District existed the day the last one that was here closed its doors. This has affected all types of livestock that would be processed in such a facility. Our area is losing millions of dollars annually because of this current […]
