Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Couchiching First Nation is the latest of the Grand Council Treaty #3 communities to accept and engage in “Project Green Light”–a volunteer-based effort that looks at promoting violence-free homes. Community members, Grand Council Treaty #3 Women’s Executive Council members, First Nation chiefs, and members of the Treaty […]
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Press Release When Premier Doug Ford asked me to serve as the minister of indigenous affairs, I was eager to take on the important role of working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people in the province of Ontario. I am proud of my previous work with indigenous communities and […]
Duane Hicks The incoming mayor and council will get a pay raise. Council agreed Monday night to recommendations of the Council Remuneration Committee to increase the mayor’s salary from the current rate of $23,695 to $26,689 in 2019 while the deputy mayor’s pay will increase from $13,908.04 to $15,665. The […]
Press Release Communities along the border between Rainy River District and Koochiching County are gearing up to celebrate LGBTQ2 Pride in a uniquely international fashion. This Saturday (July 14), they’ll host one of the world’s first Pride parades that crosses an international border. “Figuratively speaking, Pride has always been about […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars A grand opening was held Friday at the new Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services’ diabetes and foot care clinic that relocated to town earlier this year. Despite opening the centre in March, Sandra McNay, RPN and foot care nurse at the clinic, said the festivities were […]
Sam Odrowski As a part of the Borderland Pride Week lineup, From the Grind Up is hosting a weekend kick-off reception on July 13 called “Fort Fabulous Friday,” during which a “drag show” will take place. Borderland Pride co-chair Douglas Judson said it’s a great networking opportunity for those in […]
Submitted byBorderland Pride July 9-15 is “Pride Week” in Rainy River District and Koochiching County. This week marks the first time our region will come together to recognize and affirm that the diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression is a positive contribution to our communities, workplaces, and […]
Duane Hicks The reconstruction of the sidewalks on the 300 block of Scott Street will take place later this year. Town council last night awarded the tender to Makkinga Contracting and Equipment Rentals for a total price of $408,434, plus applicable taxes and including a $15,000 contingency. The job will […]
Duane Hicks Parking meters at the rear of the new Rainy Lake Square are a step closer to reality. Town council will be presented with a recommendation at its regular meeting tonight to approve a parking rate of $1.25/hour for the meters, as well as to direct administration to draft […]
Staff The Community Living Fort Frances and District open air art studio is returning for a second year, with the first session set for this Monday (July 9). The studio will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the Rainy Lake Square, with participants making “Pride” flags and ribbon wands in […]
Duane Hicks Coun. June Caul has joined the race for mayor of Fort Frances in the upcoming municipal election. Coun. Caul, who filed her nomination yesterday afternoon at the Civic Centre, said she’s worked hard and learned a lot in the last four years, and it’s time to make a […]
A story in yesterday’s Times on the “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament at Lake Despair Lodge incorrectly stated a potluck supper was planned for Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. In fact, it will be a roast pork supper, with tickets costing $12/person. The Times regrets any confusion or inconvenience this […]
