From the MNRF The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individuals responsible for starting a forest fire on an island in Lake of the Woods. The fire was 0.1 hectares in size when discovered on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 4 on […]
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Duane Hicks Last week’s announcement that the town is acquiring the Shevlin wood yard and the former nurses’ station on Mowat Avenue from Resolute Forest Products for a nominal fee has resulted in a mixed reaction from the public. The Fort Frances Times’ Facebook page has received dozens of comments […]
Press Release Ontario is investing more than $182 million to replace aging police facilities’ infrastructure with nine new OPP detachments so communities can continue to receive modern, cost-efficient, and high-quality police services essential to public safety. The new detachments will be located in Fort Frances, Moosonee, Hawkesbury, Huron County, West […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The Fort Frances “Best Start” Hub is hosting a car seat clinic this Friday (Aug. 24), in partnership with the Couchiching Family Wellbeing Program (CFWP) and United Native Friendship Centre, to promote the health and safety of children by educating and coaching parents and caregivers in car […]
Sam Odrowski Lions Park in Emo saw a swell of support last Tuesday when organizers and participants of the “I Am Awesome (And I Know It)” girls’ retreat held the sixth-annual “Music in the Park” event. “Everybody came together and it made for a really great event,” enthused organizer Renée […]
Sam Odrowski Numbers were up all around for entries into the Exhibition Hall at this year’s Emo Fair–and the judges couldn’t be happier. “Everything looks good,” judge Sylvia Goodheart smiled. “It’s nice to see so many people exhibiting and taking part.” The increased participation helps to create a stronger sense […]
Sam Odrowski District businesses Manitou Forest Products and Henry’s Trucking last week received a combined investment of $1.375 million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. that will create 10 new jobs in all. Local MPP Greg Rickford, who also is the minister of energy and northern development and mines, […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Another Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society fall fair in Emo has come and gone but a recurring theme was an increase in competitors in a number of popular events this year. The 4-H beef show and steer auction saw high numbers of participants, with 22 heifers and […]
An article in last Wednesday’s Times, headlined “Concerns over discarded needles addressed,” incorrectly stated about 6.5 percent of Canadians have HIV currently, with Ontario being on par to the national average. In fact, it should have read about 6.5 per 100,000 people currently have HIV, which translates to .0065 percent. […]
Staff Gillons’ Insurance is encouraging residents to come down and give a shout out to your “Hometown Hero.” From now until the middle of September, nominations will be accepted at any one of Gillons’ 11 locations, including here in Fort Frances, and funds raised will go towards various Northwestern Ontario […]
It was a lucky week for Eugene Johnson of Emo, who won $30 for both Aug. 13 and 14 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Also winning $30 for Aug. 12-18 were Linda Fraser (Atikokan), Kristie McQuay (Atikokan), Luke and Marissa Esselink (Devlin), William […]
Press Release Tbaytel officially launched its Tbaytel for Good Community Fund fall 2018 campaign, with members of the Tbaytel for Good selection committee hosting a panel discussion over Facebook Live yesterday. “One of the questions we are often asked as Tbaytel for Good judges is what we look for when […]
