Following word last week that the Publications Assistance Program will be cut by $15 million next year, Times’ publisher Jim Cumming warned political action must be taken now or subscription rates will go up. “The Publications Assistance Program is actually a subsidy to the subscribers of papers,” Cumming noted yesterday. […]
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For the fifth-straight year, the Town of Fort Frances will be receiving money from the Moffat Family Fund to hand out to local groups and service clubs with the aim of helping youth and families. While the town expects to receive official notification of this before Christmas, right now it […]
Motorists entering Fort Frances will be sure to know the town is a “safe community” in the future after representatives from the Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition presented new signs declaring such to council Monday night. RRVSC chair Grace Silander said the seeds of the “safe community” designation were sown […]
The local “Mitts for Kids—Helping Hands” campaign is wrapping up this week, with the deadline to donate hats, mitts, and scarves for children, as well as cash to buy more mitts, set for Wednesday (Dec. 13). “Mitts for Kids” co-ordinator Melissa Gushulak said Friday that some donations have come in […]
For its first regular meeting, the newly-elected town council is scheduled to see a pair of presentations from the Fort Frances Public Library board and the Rainy River Valley Safety Coalition (RRVSC) tonight. Chairwoman Joyce Cunningham will present to council the library board’s strategic plan for the next four years. […]
With the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 19th-annual community Christmas dinner now only a little over two weeks away, organizers are seeing local businesses and individuals already are in the spirit of giving. “People are just coming out the woodwork,” executive director Denise Audette said this morning. “The community always comes […]
Tickets are still available for “How Great Thou Art,” a Christmas celebration of the Gospel music of “The King” Elvis Presley, which is coming up next Thursday (Dec. 14) at the Townshend Theatre. The concert will feature Elvis tribute artist Daylin James, who wowed fans with a concert in mid-November […]
FORT FRANCES—A group of students held a brief demonstration at Fort Frances High School on Thursday morning to voice their concerns about a series of threats that allegedly have taken place there over the past week. School administration met with a small group of students and is taking action on […]
An agreement to amalgamate Rainycrest Home for the Aged with Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. has been finalized, Riverside announced Friday. “Rainycrest is now officially part of the Riverside Corporation,” Riverside CEO Wayne Woods said in a press release. “I look forward to working with all staff and management to […]
After being on sale for only two weeks, tickets are all gone for the upcoming concert entitled “Glorious Christmas” on Dec. 17 at the Townshend Theatre. “We are sold out,” choir director Diane Maxey said late Monday. “There might be an odd ticket here and there. Those who want one […]
After being first vice-president for two years, Christine Denby (Gillons’ Insurance Brokers) was elected president of the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce at its annual general membership meeting last Tuesday at The Harbourage. “It’s kind of like being lady-in-waiting and now it’s my turn to be queen,” Denby said last […]
FORT FRANCES—The new council for Fort Frances started its four-year term Monday night after being sworn-in. And in his inaugural address, Mayor Roy Avis made it clear that teamwork will be a necessity for success. “Tonight, I would like to thank the citizens of Fort Frances for electing me mayor. […]
