And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said to unto […]
Editorials
Finance minister Paul Martin, in his budget Monday, has proven he’s a master juggler, capable of tackling the crises of the day while holding to fiscal responsibility. The budget may not be what Rainy River District would want, but it does address the need for this area’s residents to feel […]
The “Re-inventing Fort Frances” committee is generating quite a buzz among residents here these days, at least as far as the weekly poll on the Times’ Web site was concerned. In what was sure to be a record in terms of number of responses (at least, until the Web site […]
Finger-pointing. Name-calling. Tit for tat. Nyah-nyah-nyah-nyah-nyah-nyah. These are the kinds of things you’d expect to hear on an elementary school yard, not coming from those we’ve entrusted to lead us. Yet that’s precisely the petty garbage we’ve been inundated with since Monday between Premier Mike Harris and Prime Minister Jean […]
A study that currently exists in draft stage indicates a major marketing effort is required to persuade the millions of U.S. tourists who vacation in northern Minnesota that Canada is a safe place to visit, or an alternative vacation destination. It is a major task. The Canadian border is seen […]
Last night before Fort Frances council, 12 items were placed “in-camera” (behind closed doors). The Ontario Municipal Act clearly specifies those matters which may be discussed in secret. Section 55 of the Municipal Act leaves no doubt about how councils must conduct themselves: “Except as provided in this section, all […]
My father never talked about his experiences in the Second World War. In our family, we only knew that he had been a navigator on a Lancaster bomber. His only souvenir was a leather flier’s cap, with an oxygen mask, something my brother and I played with. My father only […]
We all know what happens when you cry “wolf” once too often. When the wolf finally does come, no one believes you. On the other hand, if you don’t cry “wolf” and it comes, everyone is outraged they had not been given any prior warning to protect themselves. That’s precisely […]
The success of the World Health Organization’s Conference on Safe Communities coming up here May 7-9, 2002 will hinge on the support of district residents. Fortunately, dozens have stepped to the plate and are eager to meet the challenge. Among them is Diane Maxey, who signed up as the volunteer […]
News last week the provincial government will give more money to those in Northwestern Ontario who must travel for medical treatment warrants polite applause, but certainly not a standing ovation. On paper, it looks good. Starting Nov. 1, people going to Toronto from Thunder Bay, for instance, would get $941.88–up […]
They are young–from kindergarten age to high school seniors. They are ordinary, yet they have done the extraordinary things that make a difference. They are Ontario Junior Citizens. Every year, community newspapers across the province seek out nominations of young people who have done those extraordinary things that make a […]
As a border community, residents in Fort Frances–and indeed right across Rainy River District–know firsthand the benefits of having relatively easy access to the United States via the international bridge here or crossing over at Baudette. Many families on both sides of the border are linked by marriage, and many […]
