With the Northwestern Health Unit having told district businesses to “butt out” in the New Year or face some hefty fines, some local restaurants and bars have agreed to ban smoking while a few others just aren’t budging. “As of the first of January, we’re going smoke-free in the lounge,” […]
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Residents of the unincorporated geographic townships of Dewart and Sifton here in Rainy River District will become part of the Township of Morley, Municipal Affairs and Housing minister Chris Hodgson announced Monday. The restructuring proposal was developed locally. Morley council adopted the proposal Nov. 13 before submitting it to Hodgson. […]
Even though it was her first year organizing the community Christmas dinner, Vanessa Hebert found the annual event going as strong as ever, drawing about 220 people–20 more than last year. “I’m definitely already looking forward to next year,” she remarked Friday. “I was nervous about it this time,” she […]
Whether it was donations of food to hampers for needy families or donating time manning the Christmas kettles, there’s no question local residents were even more generous this Christmas season than last, said Capt. Eric Alcock of the Fort Frances Salvation Army. “The Christmas kettles did well. I think we […]
Dear sir: I apologize to Janis Flewelling and the citizens of Fort Frances who were offended by my accusation that the wallet stolen from me at the Super 8 Motel in town on Dec. 12 was taken by a resident of your community. The possibility does exist that the thief […]
Dear sir: After reading the comments in the Times recently about the possibility of a Wal-Mart store opening in Fort Frances, I would like to make a few comments. To those citizens who see only the issues of low pay, non-unionized employees, and too much low-priced competition for local stores, […]
Dear sir: A week ago, my house caught on fire. But thanks to the speedy response and efficient work of the La Vallee fire department, I still have a house. Their work is very much appreciated. We are fortunate to have people like this in our community. Yours truly, Joe […]
Dear sir: I see your medical officer of health in your area is pulling the same tactics as here in Nova Scotia spreading total myths about the “dangers of second-hand smoke.” The same old statistics he uses have been proven to be totally false, and the only thing he will […]
So, Santa Claus and I shook hands and called it a draw on expenses before he turned Rudolph north and whipped his reindeer team towards the high Arctic. And I hoped we would not be following him in our colder months ahead. Meanwhile, as the calendar turns, I could reflect […]
The holiday season is upon us and once again it is a reminder of how quickly time passes. It also is an opportunity to stop and reflect on what has happened this past year—and to look ahead with a positive attitude. For producers, 2002 has been challenging. We started with […]
The passage of time can play tricks on one’s perspective. Everyone has those days that feel like weeks, months, or even years. But when trying to encapsulate the past year of sports activity locally, 12 months seems to have slipped by in a matter of moments. The bustling athletics scene […]
With the Northwestern Health Unit having told district businesses to “butt out” in the New Year or face some hefty fines, some local restaurants and bars have agreed to ban smoking while a few others just aren’t budging. “As of the first of January, we’re going smoke-free in the lounge,” […]
