There are many misconceptions regarding hearing loss and hearing aids. One of the most common misconceptions is that hearing aids should restore normal hearing. Hearing aids assist the listener with hearing impairment, however, modified communication techniques are essential to effective communication. The speaker can help when the listener has a […]
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The board of governors of Durham College is pleased to announce Don Lovisa, Vice-President, Academic, has been appointed interim college president effective immediately. Lovisa, formerly of Fort Frances, replaces outgoing president Leah Myers, who resigned from the college May 16. Lovisa joined Durham College in August, 2007. Previously, he was […]
The Rainy River District School Board has announced several new appointments for principals and vice-principals of its schools, effective this September. Ian Simpson will replace Brian Love as vice-principal of Fort Frances High School. The board wishes Love all the best in retirement, and appreciates his years of dedication to […]
Reconstruction work at Central Avenue will commence this Friday (May 23), and the Town of Fort Frances is advising the public that a traffic control plan will be in place for the next few months to help resolve traffic flow issues. “Once again, there will be some major road reconstruction […]
Ever felt like you were spinning your wheels when it came to exercise? Running countless times a week with no positive changes to your physique, other than that nagging joint pain? Ever felt like taking it down a notch might be more beneficial for you in the long run? Well, […]
Help monitor the trails of Voyageurs National Park to make them safer and more enjoyable. By volunteering to identify maintenance needs of the trails during the weekend of May 30-June 1, you can help U.S. Park Service staff provide the best experience for summer visitors. Park trails are a destination […]
For the first time in Canada, a Citizens’ Council is being created to help inform Ontario’s prescription drug funding policy. With new drugs constantly coming to market and limited public funds available, drug funding decisions have become increasingly complex. The new Citizens’ Council will provide a real voice to Ontarians […]
FORT FRANCES—Despite the pessimism displayed by district tourist camp owners about the overall decline in Ontario tourism, the Victoria Day long weekend and walleye-opener didn’t see much of a dent in numbers at the border here compared to last year. Kevin Begin, supervisor at the Canada Customs Border Services Agency […]
Following up on talks initiated last month, the local public school board and library board will meet again tonight to further discuss possible cost-savings through a new shared library facility. The two boards will meet at 7 p.m. in the Rainy River District School Board’s meeting room at Robert Moore […]
FORT FRANCES—The Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition is hosting a “Safe Communities” re-designation gala next Wednesday (May 28) from 1-4:30 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend. “It’s giving us the status of a ‘safe community’ again because we are continuing to meet the criteria,” RRVSC chair Grace Silander noted […]
Last week, 29 representatives from Rainy River to Atikokan, including one from Pickle Lake, gathered at the Emo-La Vallee Arena to take part in a three-day workshop on emergency management. Acting as host, the Municipality of Emo arranged for paramedics, fire department personnel, municipal officials, and members of the various […]
The Fort Frances Times has launched a new look for its video medium on the Internet: fortfrances.tv . The design is more user-friendly and has a more appealing layout, producer Andrew George said. “It’s a little easier to get and find videos because they’re categorized,” he explained. “It’s a good […]
