The Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s annual crocus sale to raise funds in support of local programs and services has begun. Starting today, these lovely potted crocus blooms can be purchased at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (located in the old CN station), which is open from 9 a.m.-3 […]
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Another $59,000 was raised in one week, which means the “Just Imagine” campaign now needs less than $200,000 to reach its goal of $1.5 million for the purchase of a CT Scanner at La Verendrye Hospital here. “District residents are making this happen,” said campaign chair Deane Cunningham. “The gifts […]
An article in yesterday’s Times incorrectly stated plans for a new public library here are based on a 77,000 sq. ft. building. In fact, the plans are for a 17,000 sq. ft. library. The Times regrets any inconvenience or confusion this error may have caused.
The Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario is planning an information session here in April and local charities are encouraged to express interest now as to whether they’d like to attend. This session—tentatively slated for Wednesday, April 18— only will be held if a sufficient number of charities sign up, […]
FORT FRANCES—While the proposed merger between Abitibi-Consolidated and Bowater Inc. announced last week raised questions as to what it may mean to the local mill, Abitibi is saying that, at least until the merger is a done deal, it will be “business as usual.” “First of all, what we announced […]
Northwestern Ontario needs an MP ready to work for sustainable industries, strong environmental policy, and fairness for the north, says local federal NDP candidate John Rafferty. Rafferty was acclaimed by local party members at a nomination meeting here last Thursday night, with two more meetings held in Atikokan on Friday […]
FORT FRANCES—The $1.6 million pledged to the new local library by the Ontario Ministry of Culture will prove a benefit to the entire community, the Fort Frances Public Library board believes. “We’re so happy that the minister of culture had definitely realized the importance of libraries in a community, and […]
FORT FRANCES—Following up on the inaugural community summit held here back in January, 2005, a second one is slated for Tuesday, March 6—with the focus again being on various issues affecting Rainy River District. Times publisher Jim Cumming, who is organizing the summit along with Fort Frances Coun. Tannis Drysdale […]
FORT FRANCES—Rainy River District School Board trustees heard updates on various programs aimed at student success at its regular meeting here Tuesday night, including the Learning to 18 Lighthouse Projects at three board schools. At Fort Frances High School, the board built a commercial-quality kitchen last year to offer students […]
The seventh-annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner is coming up Sunday, Feb. 18 at La Place Rendez-Vous and organizers are encouraging people to get their tickets before it’s too late. Georges Blanc, who helps organize the dinner as both co-owner of the Rendez-Vous and a member of the local Knights of […]
The annual “Curl for Cancer” to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society is slated to run for the eighth time next weekend. But with only 20 rinks signed up so far, organizers are looking for four more to make it a full field. “Curling is open to all people of all […]
Volunteers always have been the lifeblood of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship—and FFCBC chairman Jim Cumming is hoping for a new transfusion to keep event, now in its 13th year, as strong as ever. Cumming said there’s currently several director positions that urgently need to be filled, including treasurer, […]
