During our riding tour, my staff and I encountered the subject of infrastructure funding a number of times. Many of the communities in Rainy River District expressed concerns over the state of their roads, their bridges, and their water supply. The federal government recognizes the infrastructure issues faced by communities […]
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When you hear the term “weight loss,” what do you think of? For most people, it means a drastic change in their diet and lifestyle. This change can be very fear-provoking for many people, however, this does not have to be the case. By understanding why certain foods are harmful […]
Like most women, I can do just about anything. However, like most women, my super powers too often are used to care for everything else before I do anything for me. I am first born, and I am a list maker. I make lists for the morning and for weekend […]
Edward Martin Miller, 85, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004 at his home. Ed was born Aug. 23, 1919 in Fort Frances to Jacob and Agnes Miller. He was one of 12 children. Ed was a private and independent man. He […]
Nellie de Jong of the Golden Age Manor, 182 Front St., Emo, Ont., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004 at the Emo Health Centre. She was 93. She was born April 19, 1911 in Schipluiden, The Netherlands to the late Jan and Jannetje Van Dorp, the second of eight children. […]
While the Salvation Army is always busy around Christmas, this year might be even moreso than last, Capt. Angel Sandoval said Tuesday morning. The Salvation Army started handing out applications for its Christmas hamper program Monday—and saw 210 picked up by the end of that day. “Yesterday we gave out […]
There’s been headway in the most recent round of talks between Abitibi-Consolidated and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1744 and International Association of Machinists Lodge 771. “We still can’t talk about the content of the talks, but an agreement in principle was reached Thursday, Nov. 25,” said Len […]
Have no idea what to get someone for Christmas this year? Or have no idea even what store they would shop at if they could buy their own gift? Then the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has a solution for you as once again it is offering gift certificates redeemable […]
The OPP is seeking public assistance in solving a mischief and theft which occurred over the weekend in Dawson Township. Sometime between 5 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday, suspects shot and killed two cows at a farm located on Fadden Road. One of the cows was removed […]
Santa Claus’ little elves are waiting anxiously for Christmas wishes from district children—and the Fort Frances Times wants to help make sure they get to the North Pole on time. Kids of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa at the Fort Frances Times by this Friday (Dec. […]
Though it may not show in the scores, the Borderland Thunder dominated play in a pair of narrow victories over the K&A Variety Golden Hawks in Thunder Bay over the weekend. The wins gave the second-place Thunder a 15-3-1 record, just two points behind the first-place Fort William First Nation […]
The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team failed to become the first NorWOSSA squad to advance to the all-Ontarios after being swept by Fort William Collegiate Institute in the best-of-three NWOSSAA final here on the weekend. The Muskies went toe-to-toe with the Blue Bears in the early going of Friday afternoon’s […]
