2008 will see new challenges and a new board of directors eager to carry out the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s many programs and community events, Chamber president Christine Denby said last week. “We have a big year ahead,” Denby noted, adding the Business, Retention & Expansion project (BR&E) is […]
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If they haven’t already, local residents can plan to put their Christmas trees out on the curb next week as the Fort Frances Fire Brigade will hold its annual tree pick-up on Jan. 12—the first Saturday following Ukrainian Christmas. The tree pick-up—a tradition started here years ago by the now-defunct […]
As first reported by the Times back on Dec. 19, the price for a bridge card jumped to $12 (U.S.) starting yesterday (Jan. 1). The cards had been selling for $10 (U.S.), and were valid for 12 round trips on the bridge. The new price will continue to be for […]
The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club got far more people out than it expected for its family ski day on Sunday at its Rocky Inlet trails. Drawing more than 100 people of all ages and experience levels, club president Jim Krag said Monday he was overwhelmed with the response. “It […]
FORT FRANCES—Despite the strong Canadian dollar and the subsequent threat of residents “outshopping” this past Christmas, many local businesses saw solid sales throughout the season. Richard Boileau of McTaggarts called sales at the clothing store “awesome” while Connie Cuthbertson of Northwoods Gallery & Gifts referred to their shopping season as […]
There is nothing better than coming home with absolutely nothing to do. And no one knows this better than the university and college students who arrive home for the holidays each year. For the most part, Christmas is a nice, relaxing period in a student’s year. You get to sleep […]
FORT FRANCES—Kathy Cuthbertson, along with workers at the Fort Frances High School cafeteria, are planning a meatball and perogy benefit dinner for David and Jennifer Marr of Emo on Friday, Jan. 25. The couple’s new baby, Benjamin, was born prematurely at 24 weeks and four days, and so the family […]
With two more weeks to go, 738 ballots for the Jan. 14 municipal byelection already have come in, returning officer Glenn Treftlin reported this morning. “It’s not too bad considering there’s two solid weeks to go yet,” said Treftlin. “It’s coming along. Looking at the last election’s rate of returns, […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to advise the public that due to a fire in the Abitibi generating station at Calm Lake, ice conditions on Calm Lake and the Seine River system currently may not be safe. On or about Dec. 26, the main breaker in the Calm Lake […]
Billed as a perfect way to try out cross-country skiing for the first time, the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club will hold a family ski day this Sunday (Dec. 30) from 1-3 p.m. at its Rocky Inlet trails. “It’s our second one, and it’s something we want to do at […]
With the anticipated arrival of warmer temperatures over the next few days and potential increased snowmobile use over the holiday season, the OPP is reminding snowmobilers to plan their routes carefully. The snow that has fallen from recent winter storms acts as a warm blanket on the thin ice, making […]
A local tradition for the past 20 years, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s community Christmas dinner is a time when many area residents, along with their families and friends, come together to celebrate each Dec. 25. The dinner, which always has taken place at Knox United Church except for last […]
