FORT FRANCES—Most of the time, being stopped by an OPP officer is not something people look forward to. But for kids riding their bikes in Fort Frances this summer, it could mean free ice cream as long as they are wearing their helmets. The OPP, along with the Rainy River […]
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Now that the flowers for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s “Project Petunia” have been out for more than a month, potential sponsors clearly can see how much they help brighten up the town. That’s the message the Chamber is sending out as it continues to look for more donors […]
FORT FRANCES—When I was a kid, frogs leapt aplenty in the backyard. Living along a water source may have had something to do with that, as might have the name—Frog Creek. But the ecosystem along that winding body of water isn’t home to near the numbers of little leapers that […]
FORT FRANCES—Abitibi-Consolidated is applying to the Ontario Energy Board to split off its hydro-electric generation assets into a subsidiary. But the company isn’t revealing yet whether this potentially will impact the dam at the mill in Fort Frances. “We are transferring some our of our hydro assets to another Abitibi-Consolidated […]
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is recruiting volunteers in the Fort Frances area. The CNIB is a nation-wide, community-based registered charity committed to research, public education, and the vision health of all Canadians. It provides the services and support necessary to enjoy a good quality of life while […]
The Fort Frances Museum continues connecting with community with this week’s heritage tour—exploring the west end of the town to discover where the fort and falls are. As part of moving beyond its walls, the Fort Frances Museum is presenting a summer of heritage tours and activities throughout the town […]
The post office in Fort Frances is looking for any local artists interested in creating a unique design to be used as a cancellation stamp. Local postmaster Anthony Smaha noted many towns have a unique design they use to cancel postage which comes through their office. He said the design […]
Ian Scott, graphic designer at the Fort Frances Times, and FFCBC director of Special Projects, Bud Edwards, just completed designing the 2006 Champions Edition of the popular tournament currency. “We wanted to make significant changes this year and decided to honour the 2005 winners, Dave and Lee Lindsay, by featuring […]
With the deadline to register having come and gone yesterday, organizers have had to cancel three youth events in conjunction with next week’s Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship due to lack of participants. Diane Maxey, who is heading up the youth events with June Caul again this year, said this […]
The forest fire situation in Northwestern Ontario continues to escalate. Hot temperatures, minimal rainfall, and severe lightning have led to a significant increase in the number of new forest fire starts, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported this morning. On top of that, the forecast for the next few days […]
FORT FRANCES—The Fort Frances Fire Department was called to Warp 9 on Scott Street around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday to investigate smoke originating from the basement. The investigation, conducted with the help of local electrician Gord Galbraith, revealed the smoke was coming from a fan motor which had overheated and […]
FORT FRANCES—With a long series of water valve repairs going on across town over the past few weeks, the Fort Frances Public Works Department has been issuing a drinking water advisory to local residents in specific areas where work is being done. “We have a fair number of drinking water […]
