Whether Fort Frances will land a remand centre, replacing the jail which is slated to close in 2004, is be one of the items topping the agenda at Monday night’s town council meeting. Mayor Glenn Witherspoon said this morning he wasn’t sure what the consultants—Sandy Baroudi and Gerry Pisarzowski of […]
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After wrapping up their investigation Sunday morning, the Fort Frances Fire Department has determined a fire at Carpet and Tile Discounters early Friday was accidental. “There was a baseboard heater involved. After looking at the events that led up to the fire, we’ve determined it was an accident,” Fire Chief […]
The upcoming World Health Organization’s conference on safe communities and instituting anti-smoking bylaws are two of the many items on the agenda when the Rainy River District Municipal Association meets Saturday at the Red Dog Inn here. “First, we’re going to give an overview of the conference,” said Doug Anderson, […]
Firefighters on Friday afternoon still were combing through the scene of a fire that scorched a Scott Street business early this morning. The Fort Frances Fire Department responded to 608 Scott St. after Carpet and Tile Discounters was reported being ablaze around 4:30 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find the rear […]
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs minister Brian Coburn was slated to be in town today to meet with district ag groups before being guest speaker at tonight’s fundraiser dinner for the Kenora-Rainy River Ontario Progressive Conservative riding association. The association is holding its annual general meeting from 4-5:30 p.m. at […]
With the recent announcement the Northwestern Health Unit is raising its per capita levy by about two percent for 2002, the Town of Fort Frances is keeping a close eye on whether the services rendered for that money are justifiable, Mayor Glenn Witherspoon said this morning. “If it’s an essential […]
Doug Maki may be eligible for parole in 14 years but the family of slain teen Melani Sutton has vowed to fight to keep him behind bars down the road. “He’s still in the system and if we have the opportunity in the future to speak [in opposition of his […]
Roseanne Carlson felt all eyes were on her as she hung up her artwork at the Fort Frances Public Library this week. This was the first time Carlson had ever shown her work to the public and as people came up to her asking about the paintings or sketches, she […]
“As he nears 97, J.A. Mathieu Builds His 10th Sawmill” read the Times’ headline of July 13, 1966. The new Mathieu mill was out on Rainy Lake, five miles from downtown Fort Frances. This was the fourth mill erected on the Rainy Lake site. Born in 1869 at Alma, Wis., […]
Both in the district and nation-wide, Canadian National Railways is focusing tightly on catching trespassers. And for the first time in 17 years, Fort Frances has its own CN police officer. As of Jan. 1, Cst. Peter LeDrew, formerly a Canada Customs officer here for about 10 years, will be […]
The Emo Toy Lending Resource Centre will present its first-ever winter carnival fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 23 from 1-3 p.m. at the Emo Legion. “Activities will include our special guest, the Borderland Community Orchestra,” noted ETL co-ordinator Josette Vargas. Other attractions include a penny table, face-painting, healthy snacks, and children’s crafts. […]
Physiotherapy patients in Emo and the surrounding area are in luck—they no longer have to drive to Fort Frances for their appointments. “We’re open, we’ve available. It’s a cute little department and it’s a well-equipped room,” physiotherapist Janet Lambert said of the service now being offered again at the newly-renovated […]
