The SIJHL has discussed league expansion next season with an undisclosed town, but nothing has been formalized yet. Formal meaning no town has given the league an application and a cheque for its fees, said SIJHL president J.P. Heino, though they are hoping to hear from all those interested in […]
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Chapple council passed a motion at its last regular monthly meeting that the financial statement be accepted and that several accounts (general and payroll) be paid totalling $133,805.31. Policing costs for 2003 was an additional $2,044.45. Dust suppression for 2004 is at a cost of $0.196 per litre plus GST. […]
The first long weekend of summer is just days away, and so are thousands of tourists from the United States. And for many, the rules regarding what is and isn’t permitted into Canada can be daunting. That’s why the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has prepared a website that lists most […]
Ask them to show you what they can do and they’ll eagerly comply. Ask them to show you their scars and the pant legs come up, sleeves get rolled, and proud stories are shared of which bones were broken when and which scars came from a fall after trying a […]
After 20 years of effort, including 10 years of negotiations with three levels of government, the people of Rainy River First Nations have some closure today. On Friday, Chief Albert Hunter and Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant made a joint statement announcing an agreement in principle on the settlement of […]
Dear editor: My purpose for writing is to positively acknowledge Henry Miller, one of our town’s most giving—and modest—volunteers. As both a retired teacher/principal and a passionate outdoorsman, Mr. Miller has offered an amazing amount of his time and knowledge to our class at J.W. Walker School, and to many […]
Dear sir: A big thank you to Steve and Livia Lundon of the Northern Do-it center for their support during my recent “Joints in Motion” barbecue fundraiser for arthritis. A total of $418 was raised. Thank you to Hal Mickelson once again for helping in setting up and making sure […]
Dear sir: We would like to take the time to thank all the Youth Bowling Council members who provided both our daughters with a great season. The time and effort that is put into making sure the YBC kids have a great year is really remarkable. It’s a great way […]
Dear sir: The article which appeared in last week’s Fort Frances Times regarding the proposed building project at Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program (SCAP) requires some clarification. The student numbers at SCAP have been maintained at a constant level for some time, and I have been assured by school administration and […]
To the editor: Yes, I voted for 98 percent of the new council and to the best of my knowledge, they have done well to this point in time. I believe in municipal taxation, and I also think they did a good job in getting the budget to where they […]
Finance minister Greg Sorbara delivered his budget and it has thundered like a cold wash cloth across the face. Ontarians have, for several years, lived beyond their means and the changes unleashed by the Liberal government will have a long, lasting impact. We have complained about waiting times for surgery, […]
The Township of Emo is giving serious consideration to formulating a long-term plan for road maintenance, Emo Reeve Russ Fortier revealed at last Thursday night’s council meeting. Reeve Fortier was responding to concerns from residents Tony and Michelle Marinaro, who told Emo council that certain roads in the north end […]
