Duane Hicks Piper Miller wrote out “O Canada” for the “Fun in the Sun” cursive-writing contest yesterday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre. Students in Grades 4-8 were able to copy the patriotic song lyrics in either English or French in their best handwriting. Contest winners will be announced at […]
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The Canadian PressPeter Cameron TORONTO–A portion of Toronto’s waterfront is set to undergo a nearly $1.2-billion flood protection project that will lead to a makeover of the area. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, and Mayor John Tory announced the Toronto Port Lands Flood Protection project at a […]
Duane Hicks Local singers who want to participate in next month’s “Quest for the Best” had better act fact as only eight openings were left as of this morning. Jennifer Soderholm, executive director of the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, said registration opened Friday and 12 contestants already have signed […]
Kiera Kowalski Coach Mather was teaching proper spiking technique and form to those participating in a volleyball camp that is running this week at the Fort High gym.
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–Quebec’s health minister is blaming human error after a medical instrument 33 cm long was forgotten inside a woman who had a hysterectomy at a Montreal hospital in March. But Gaetan Barrette yesterday urged patients not to lose confidence in the province’s health system and the surgery […]
I was recalling memorable Canada Day moments from my past, from childhood. The July 1 parade always was a big deal and as a family, we came to town to join the throng lining the streets to see the floats and horses and kiddies, as well as those tossing candy […]
With your newspaper this week is a special “Canada 150” edition produced by the Fort Frances Times. It is remarkable in the stories that unfold on each page. Our staff has been working on this edition for months and with the support of advertisers, the paper has gathered pictures of […]
Expect cloudy skies tonight, with an overnight low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow also will be cloudy, with a high of 21 (69) and low around 13 (55). A few showers are forecast for Friday, along with a high of 19 (66) and low dipping to 12 (53). Then […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo and District Lions Club officially opened its observation deck at the west end of Emo. District Governor Mel Milender had the honour of cutting the ribbon as Kent Ogden, left, club president Jodi Pellerin, and club treasurer Jason Lilley were among those looking on. The benches […]
Duane Hicks A local committee is ready to move ahead with a four-year action plan outlining a slew of recommendations to make Fort Frances more “age-friendly.” Ian Simpson, co-ordinator for the Age Friendly Community Committee, told council Monday night that the group has completed all of the necessary steps, including […]
Staff The planning process is underway for a new OPP detachment to be built on the open property between Flinders Place and the sewage treatment plant in the west end of town. According to a press release, Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services have short-listed […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent Emo’s “Canada 150” committee has some fantastic activities planned for July 1. A pancake breakfast will be held from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday at the Christian Reformed Church. Admission is free but those attending are invited to make a free-will donation to the Emo food bank. The […]
