This January, Sandi Elliott from Fort Frances will begin her eight-month Katimavik experience along with hundreds of other young Canadians. Katimavik is a volunteer-service program for youths aged 17-21 who want to make a difference and try something new. Since 1977, more than 28,000 young Canadians have taken the same […]
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Back in June, Bill Michl started fundraising for The Arthritis Society. His goal is to raise $6,300, which would meet his obligation to the Society as a “Joints In Motion” training team member. Michl would like to wrap up his fundraising. For those of you who meant to donate but […]
Don’t invite disaster to your holiday celebrations. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service would like to remind everyone that by taking a few simple precautions during the holidays, you will ensure your holiday season will be a safe and happy one. •Cooking Look while you cook—unattended cooking is the […]
For children and families who are hungry, who are homeless, who have slipped through the cracks, and are alone and desperate, Christmas can feel just like any other day. With no food, no home for safety and warmth, it is difficult for them to experience the joy of this blessed […]
This is the third of a three-part series. It is a true story about Mark, who agreed to meet with me and be interviewed with the goal of helping others. Mark has spent the majority of his adult life living with depression and, for many years, denying its existence. Mark […]
The Northwestern Health Unit, along with health units across Ontario, are urging adults who are driving with children to not smoke in their vehicles and to make their cars smoke-free. “Children can’t choose who they travel with or how safe the ride will be,” said Jennifer McKibbon, tobacco strategy manager […]
You don’t have to live in Mexico to participate in this traditional family celebration of the Christmas season. “Las Posadas” (“Posada” meaning lodging or shelter) is coming this Friday (Dec. 21) beginning at 5 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church here. “Las Posadas,” a traditional candle-lit procession, is a symbolic […]
While still considering whether or not to purchase a “Communities in Bloom Ontario” membership for 2008, council agreed Monday night that if the town is to join, local volunteers will be needed to help spearhead the initiative. In a report to council, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown noted Parks […]
Want to get a Borderland resident a Christmas gift that’s bound to go up in value in the New Year? Then buy them a bridge card or two before Dec. 31. The Times has learned that bridge cards sold at Canada Safeway are expected to go up in price by […]
As of Jan. 1, the Town of Fort Frances will require local residents and property owners to obtain a building permit prior to the construction or erection of tarped-style storage shelters. “By definition of the Building Code Act and its regulation, the Ontario Building Code, fabric-covered shelters are considered as […]
While it may seem like most town council meetings move along smoothly with little discussion about many agenda items, the public has to understand how thoroughly each item is considered before given council’s final approval. That’s the message Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig delivered during Monday night’s regular council meeting […]
Increased costs for landfill tipping, as well as sewer and water rates, are part of the new user fee schedule town council voted to adopt at Monday night’s regular meeting. The minimum tipping fee at the landfill will go from $14 to $15 while the rate per tonne will increase […]
