He’s been a fixture of the downtown business scene for nearly five decades, but on Friday, June 26, Richard Boileau retired. Boileau was hired on to McTaggarts in downtown Fort Frances in June of 1974 and has worked for the company ever since, rotating through a handful of roles across […]
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Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Just when schools were ready to call it a year after a rollercoaster of unexpected events – including the teachers’ strike and COVID-19 – the Ministry of Education introduced a new math curriculum for elementary students to be taught starting September 2020. Last week, Premier Doug Ford made this announcement […]
Staff
New Gold Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Artemis Gold Inc. to divest its Blackwater Project, located in B.C. Under the terms of the Agreement – which is still subject to closing conditions, including Artemis shareholder approval and required regulatory approvals – New Gold […]
Ken Kellar
A highlight during the holiday season, this year’s Christmas Cantata is not to be. Diane Maxey made the decision to cancel the annual Christmas tradition last week, saying in a call to the Times that it was a sad decision to make, but not a difficult one. “It’s for the […]
Staff
Following suit with many of the traditional Canada Day activities that usually run in Fort Frances, the Fun in the Sun Mini King and Queen contest will not be running this year. Event organizer Melissa Gushulak explained that with all of the COVID-19 related restrictions and cancellations that have already […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
During their bi-weekly meeting, council agrees to consider sitting on a homelessness committee to help tackle the rise of homelessness in Fort Frances. Two representatives from the existing committee gave presentations to present to council the issues at stake. Jamie Petrin, co-chair of the Fort Frances Homelessness Committee and representative […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Just when everyone is looking to get their hair cut, Split Ends, a new family-oriented salon, has opened in Fort Frances. Split Ends is located on 262 Church St., and is currently preparing for its grand opening on Saturday, June 27. Megan Finlayson, owner of Split Ends, said owning a […]
Press Release
Borderland Pride has filed a complaint to the Human Rights Tribunal, against the Township of Emo, and three councillors who defeated the group’s Pride resolution. Borderland Pride is joined in its complaint by the Northern Ontario Pride Network, which is an umbrella organization for Pride groups across Ontario’s north, as […]
Staff
Former mill assets will be further dismantled at what’s being advertised as a “mayor four-day multi-million dollar paper mill event.” On the website for Corporate Assets Inc, which specializes in industrial plant auctions, appraisals and asset management, an auction has been scheduled for Monday, August 31 to Thursday, September 3, […]
Ken Kellar
If you’ve been feeling cooped up inside lately, the Friends of the Museum have a fun opportunity for you to get out, enjoy nature and help support programming at the museum all in one package. The Friends are holding a Garden Tour on Saturday, July 4 from 10:00 a.m. until […]
Ken Kellar
The Ontario government is making investments into the future of agriculture in the Rainy River District. During a stopover in the area on June 10, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made two funding announcements that will directly benefit agriculture producers in the area. The total amount of the funding comes […]
Ken Kellar
The town of Fort Frances is looking to help out downtown restaurants who don’t have room for a traditional patio space. During Monday night’s Town Council meeting, a report from the Emergency Control Group was presented for council’s consideration that brought up the idea of allowing restaurants and bars in […]
