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.
Local News
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, […]
Get your tickets now for the Official Oscar Party taking place Sunday, Feb. 25 starting at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre. This is the 10th-annual fundraising event put on by Riverside Foundation for Health Care and promises to be a fun-filled evening. Tickets cost $50 each, which includes […]
International Falls Mayor Shawn Mason has announced the annual “Sister Cities Snowshoe Challenge” will be held Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at Smokey Bear Park in conjunction with the “Blast at the Border” winter festival. “I threw down the gauntlet and Mayor Roy [Avis] promptly picked it up!” Mayor […]
