Now on Day 69 of their strike against the Association of Community Living here, CUPE Local #65 members were buoyed by Friday night’s fundraiser at the local Legion. “After the social, people’s spirits are really up and they’re already talking about the next event,” Local #65 president Gwen Miller noted […]
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The annual farm tour–set up for farmers to exchange agricultural ideas and techniques–is set for next Wednesday. “It’s educational but it’s also for the promotion of new ideas or ideas that are in use on other farms that may be of benefit across the district,” noted Mike Neilson, president of […]
There’s a new kid in Nestor Falls–the brand new Lakewood Credit Union located inside the building that houses Dalseg’s Food Town. While it opened its doors June 18, a grand-opening is planned next Thursday (July 26), with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. “We actually had people approach us about […]
With less than a month to go before his fourth-annual bike tour, Donny Little of Kenora already has raised some $4,000 for the Brain Injury Services of Northern Ontario (BISNO)–a cause near and dear to his heart. Little, now 32, was a typical teenager in the summer of 1985, spending […]
Receiving about 68 mm of rain in less than 12 hours Monday night was more than the Atikokan drainage sewers could handle–causing many basements there to flood. “Over 50 would be my estimation right now but I really don’t have a clue,” noted Peter Kerr, director of operations for Atikokan. […]
The deadline for youth to enroll in the River Theatre’s Summer Musical Theatre Program is fast approaching. “I want to let people know the deadline is Friday [July 20] and we need more participants. We need about 15 to run the camp,” said Renee Martin, the camp’s music director. The […]
Every Thursday for the next six weeks, the Fort Frances Public Library will hold a special event for children–ranging from a morning of games to an afternoon cooking lesson. “We have had no problem getting children to sign up for these ‘Thrilling Thursday’ events,” said librarian Margaret Sedgwick. “We have […]
Dear sir: In the Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal, there is a “flag watch” column stating the shape and conditions that our national flag is in there. They should come to Fort Frances, where you see some flags that are torn, ragged, and faded hanging from some of our storefronts. We’re […]
Dear editor: Having left the Fort seven years ago, I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you how much we enjoy receiving the Fort Frances Times every week. It keeps us in touch with what’s happening “back home.” An article I found very interesting was Pam Hawley’s piece in […]
Dear editor: Concerning Bill C-68. This money-grabbing bill is very flawed, and showing no equity in its laws. Aboriginal people can go to their chiefs and get their guns registered and licenses to carry them. I sent in my money 15 months ago for registration and licensing, and have only […]
Dear sir: On Wednesday, June 13, I wrote a short note addressed to the swimmers and families of the Fort Frances Aquanauts Swim Team, entitled “To clear the air.” I am now writing to set the record straight. There is definitely confusion as to why, as head coach, I “left” […]
Dear sir: I cheerfully accept Mr. Hallikas’ correction of my arithmetic. In my attempt to be politically correct and use the metric system, I obviously also mentally switched to the metric hour which, logically, should contain 100 minutes. His, correct, arithmetic makes my argument even stronger. With a three-second yellow […]
