Turning on a computer, or even reading a menu, can cause of great deal of fear to those who have difficulty reading. The Valley Adult Learning Association here offers people a chance to improve their literacy skills—and it is looking for volunteers to help keep the program going. “Literacy for […]
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With Fort Frances and International Falls now officially “Border Sister Cities” following a signing ceremony here and then across the river last Thursday afternoon, Mayors Glenn Witherspoon and Harry Swendsen both pledged to work together more on cross-border initiatives. And a few of the 30 or so people on hand […]
With individuals raising up to $2,002 each in pledges in the fight against cancer, the annual Terry Fox Run under brilliant sunshine Sunday afternoon showed the spirit of that famous Canadian lives on here. This year’s Terry Fox Run was dedicated to the late Celeste Beck, former owner of Celeste’s […]
What began with a chance encounter with some of her paintings has resulted in a Fort Frances native illustrating her first book. Artist Heather D. Holmlund, who was born in Fort Frances but now lives in Toronto, has completed the artwork for the children’s book, “As Long as the Rivers […]
The Ernie Eves government announced Tuesday it is now accepting proposals from municipalities seeking to host a pilot project as a tax-incentive zone to boost economic development. And already Mayor Glenn Witherspoon said Fort Frances “definitely” will do so—either alone or together with other district municipalities. “I think you’re going […]
Native traditions thousands of years old could be the key to promoting healthy childhood development—and a prenatal class intends on helping expectant mothers get in touch with these traditions. “You have to be really careful when you are pregnant because it is a miracle,” elder Anne Wilson told the group […]
Prior responsibilities have caused Fort Frances Mayor Glenn Witherspoon to opt against seeking the Progressive Conservative nomination in Kenora-Rainy River. But with what he says is a strong list of candidates, Mayor Witherspoon is confident his party will gain some ground in this riding. The mayor had thought he would […]
In the wake of Janis Lesko’s resignation as chair of the “Re-Inventing Fort Frances” committee Monday, it looks like her replacement will be fellow committee member Susan Bodnarchuk. “I have been asked by the committee to be chair,” Bodnarchuk said Tuesday afternoon. “We just have to go through the formalities. […]
Be prepared to have your taste buds taken south of the border Oct. 4 when the Fort Frances Times holds its annual “Chili Cookoff.” But organizer Susan Martin still is looking for a few more good cooks to join the competition. She said a total of eight teams have signed […]
Fort Frances Little Theatre is searching for a family of truckers—and those brave enough to take to the stage are being asked to jump into the driver’s seat for a test drive. Local writer Wendy Judson has penned a play, “Keep on Truckin,” about the life of a family of […]
Local youths who dream of soaring through the skies in jet planes will have something to look forward to as the Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron #908 holds registration for the first time here tomorrow night (Sept. 18). Registration gets underway at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre, and […]
After chairing the “Re-Inventing Fort Frances” committee since its inception last year, Janis Lesko has decided to leave the group and move to Kenora for a job with local MP Robert Nault’s office. “We received her resignation yesterday,” said Fort Frances CAO Bill Naturkach, who also sits on the committee. […]
