Duane Hicks Last week’s announcement that the town is acquiring the Shevlin wood yard and the former nurses’ station on Mowat Avenue from Resolute Forest Products for a nominal fee has resulted in a mixed reaction from the public. The Fort Frances Times’ Facebook page has received dozens of comments […]
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Press Release Ontario is investing more than $182 million to replace aging police facilities’ infrastructure with nine new OPP detachments so communities can continue to receive modern, cost-efficient, and high-quality police services essential to public safety. The new detachments will be located in Fort Frances, Moosonee, Hawkesbury, Huron County, West […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The Fort Frances “Best Start” Hub is hosting a car seat clinic this Friday (Aug. 24), in partnership with the Couchiching Family Wellbeing Program (CFWP) and United Native Friendship Centre, to promote the health and safety of children by educating and coaching parents and caregivers in car […]
Sam Odrowski Lions Park in Emo saw a swell of support last Tuesday when organizers and participants of the “I Am Awesome (And I Know It)” girls’ retreat held the sixth-annual “Music in the Park” event. “Everybody came together and it made for a really great event,” enthused organizer Renée […]
Sam Odrowski Numbers were up all around for entries into the Exhibition Hall at this year’s Emo Fair–and the judges couldn’t be happier. “Everything looks good,” judge Sylvia Goodheart smiled. “It’s nice to see so many people exhibiting and taking part.” The increased participation helps to create a stronger sense […]
Sam Odrowski Scott Galusha blew big gusts of wind onto his fire in hopes of being the first competitor to bring his can of water to a boil at the annual loggers’ competition held Friday morning in conjunction with the Emo Fair. A total of 14 contestants squared off in […]
Stephanie Hagenaars The Georgeson and Jonasson families had their float in the parade again this year, displaying their little bit of history to the fair parade theme “Join the Gold Rush: A Tribute to Gold & Grain” on Saturday. Kalli Jonasson and Amy Georgeson sat on one side of the […]
Sam Odrowski District businesses Manitou Forest Products and Henry’s Trucking last week received a combined investment of $1.375 million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. that will create 10 new jobs in all. Local MPP Greg Rickford, who also is the minister of energy and northern development and mines, […]
Shelby Rea put all her might into cross-cutting during the “Jack and Jill” portion of the loggers’ competition held Friday morning at the Emo Fair. Darryl Desserre and Charlotte Hyatt took first place, with Kevin Caul and Jen Libiak taking second. Jason Caul and Sarah Teeple followed in third place.
Sam Odrowski Bowling for prizes was one of the many midway games available to Emo Fair attendees. Stuffed animals and other fun prizes were on the line as players aimed their best shot in hopes of a win.
Sam Odrowski Local MPP Greg Rickford, left, who also is the minister of energy, northern development and mines, was taken on a tour around the Manitou Forest Products’ site by manager Dale Kaemingh before announcing a $910,000-plus investment in the district company’s operations. The money comes from the Northern Ontario […]
Madison Anderson, left, and her sister, Caitlin, sang a heart-felt duet for a crowd of more than 50 people during the “Music in the Park” event held last Tuesday at the Lions Park in Emo. Several other local musicians stepped to the mic and provided an evening of entertainment to […]
