Dear editor: If Fort Frances wants to be “re-invented,” it should start with becoming the first town in Northwestern Ontario to achieve “smoke-free” status. This would be an economic boom for our area in that non-smoking yuppies would be drawn here for relaxation and investment purposes. Our future begins by […]
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Dear editor: Looking over the summary of the 2001 income tax return, I came across a change for this year in regards to “Wills—Probate Fees” and quote: When a person dies in Ontario, the province charges a “probate fee” to certify that the will is valid and that the executor […]
Former Devlin resident Tana Kennett is getting everything in place these days to fly to Bolivia, South America with a team of five others to provide dental care to people who have never had it before. Making up the team will be Tana, who is presently attending the University of […]
Roseanne Carlson felt all eyes were on her as she hung up her artwork at the Fort Frances Public Library this week. This was the first time Carlson had ever shown her work to the public and as people came up to her asking about the paintings or sketches, she […]
Water quality in the Rainy River basin is in good shape—and a new water management plan being formed across the border is trying to keep it that way. “Water quality in Rainy basin is in as close to pristine condition as you’ll find anywhere else in Minnesota,” co-ordinator Nolan Baratono […]
“As he nears 97, J.A. Mathieu Builds His 10th Sawmill” read the Times’ headline of July 13, 1966. The new Mathieu mill was out on Rainy Lake, five miles from downtown Fort Frances. This was the fourth mill erected on the Rainy Lake site. Born in 1869 at Alma, Wis., […]
In recent minor hockey action at the Emo arena, two local teams clashed in Novice action, with the Rockets downing the OPP 5-3. Jeffrey Davis and Carlee Bosma each had a pair of goals for the Rockets while Matthew Sigurdson netted the other. Keith McTavish had the hat trick for […]
Women facing domestic abuse and family violence in Rainy River District may not know where to turn for help. “A lot of people think the Atiko-kan Crisis Centre itself is not available to the west end of our district, or they didn’t know how to access it,” said Donna Kroocmo, […]
Both in the district and nation-wide, Canadian National Railways is focusing tightly on catching trespassers. And for the first time in 17 years, Fort Frances has its own CN police officer. As of Jan. 1, Cst. Peter LeDrew, formerly a Canada Customs officer here for about 10 years, will be […]
The Emo Chamber of Commerce executive held its January meeting this week and is busily preparing a full slate of community events. “We’re going to have an election for the position of secretary at next month’s meeting on Feb. 18,” Chamber president Colleen Vennechenko said. Former secretary Paul Kyro resigned […]
The Emo Toy Lending Resource Centre will present its first-ever winter carnival fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 23 from 1-3 p.m. at the Emo Legion. “Activities will include our special guest, the Borderland Community Orchestra,” noted ETL co-ordinator Josette Vargas. Other attractions include a penny table, face-painting, healthy snacks, and children’s crafts. […]
Physiotherapy patients in Emo and the surrounding area are in luck—they no longer have to drive to Fort Frances for their appointments. “We’re open, we’ve available. It’s a cute little department and it’s a well-equipped room,” physiotherapist Janet Lambert said of the service now being offered again at the newly-renovated […]
