Starting this morning, students, teachers and all other staff will be required to read for the pure enjoyment of it as the Fort Frances High School implements a new program aimed at curbing literacy and promoting reading as a pass time. “Reading has become a lost art in the video […]
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Less than a year from now Rainy Lake and La Place Rendez-Vous will be inundated with women, at least that’s what Pam Hawley and Linda Lovisa are hoping. After years of brainstorming, planning and a lot of dreaming the two artisans’ idea of holding a women’s art retreat on the […]
As classes begin across the district today, students may find themselves looking up at a slightly changed administration at some schools after a principal/vice-principal shuffle took place over the summer. High on the list of changes is the addition of a third vice-principal at the Fort Frances High School. “We […]
This weekend the local Friends of Animals will hold their annual “Paws Around the Park” event and organizer Susan Cousineau said it’s not too late to participate. “Just pledge yourself a few dollars and come on out and walk,” she said. “People don’t have to walk a dog. Last year, […]
A special delegation from the Town of Fort Frances, along with a number of business and community representatives, will be travelling to Paris, Tenn. in October to explore business opportunities and other matters of mutual interest. Mayor Glenn Witherspoon said last Friday the town is planning to take a delegation […]
The Times’ Great Chili Cook-off is fast approaching and the list of chefs is nearly finalized, but organizer Susan Martin is looking for people to make cakes and other baked goods for the “cake roulette.” The cake roulette allows people to place loonie bets on various donated baked goods. Last […]
It was, perhaps, perfect irony. Less than four days after the massive blackout that left 50 million people in Canada and the U.S. without electricity, the Solar Energy Society of Canada held its annual conference at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. in the middle of rolling blackouts. Local educator William […]
Bud Edwards is the latest to file his nomination papers to run for council in the November municipal election raising the number of those in the running to seven. “I am very concerned about the future of Fort Frances, particularly the cost of municipal services, how they effect seniors who […]
After many months of speculation about when Ernie Eves might call a provincial election, it’s a mystery no more after the premier announced yesterday that Ontarians will go to the polls Oct. 2. In a press conference conveniently scheduled over the noon hour so that the electorate could watch his […]
The 14th annual Oktoberfest, with hands across the border, is coming to Baudette Mn. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26, 27 and 28th. Old Tyme Country music for dancing or listening in the Big Tent with wooden floor. Bands playing include, White Rose Band, Country Polkateers, Frontiersman, Odell Braaten, […]
September is arthritis month and volunteers will be out all month canvassing door-to-door for the Arthritis Society. Doris Pelletier, chairperson for the annual door-to-door campaign, said people should feel free to donate any amount they like, no matter how big or small. “Two dollars is just as great at $100,” […]
As the summer break ends and students get back to classes, so too do the members of the Rainy River District School Board return to business as usual. The first of board meeting of the 2003-04 school year will be held tonight at 7 p.m. at Robert Moore School. Though […]
