Duane Hicks While the Town of Fort Frances does not have the ability to ban the sale of plastic bottled water, it is doing what it can to encourage the public to use reusable water containers–including asking for some local students for help in spreading the word. In response to […]
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Press Release The Rainy River District Stewardship Council is proud to announce the May 17 launch of the “Fort Frances Tree Map: A Guided Tour of Local Trees.” The map is a fun, visual representation of some of Fort Frances and its town-owned native trees. The map will take participants […]
Duane Hicks What goes down the storm drain goes into the watershed–and that’s why it’s vital to keep things like soaps from car washing, fertilizers, and oils out of them. That’s the message being sent by local students who will help promote stewardship of the water quality in the Rainy-Lake […]
From the OPP May is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Ontario–a month dedicated to raising awareness of issues related to sexual violence and promoting ways to stop sexual violence. The OPP continues to work with our communities and regional partners to ensure all sexual assault victims are informed, […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Those with “green thumbs” rejoice! Growing season is fast approaching. The Fort Frances Community Garden is ready to go after volunteers tilled and pulled weeds on Saturday in preparation for the new growing season. Some of the garden’s members will be checking out their plots this weekend […]
Duane Hicks Some folks go fishing or camping on the Victoria Day long weekend while others get tasks done around the house. If you’re among the latter, why not go through your book shelves, pick out some titles you’ll never read again, and donate them to a good cause? The […]
A cutline in last Wednesday’s Times incorrectly identified a couple attending the open house for the spring art show at the Fine Line Art Gallery. In fact, their names should have read Gary and Renee Winik. The Times regrets any inconvenience or confusion this error may have caused.
Press Release Be advised that the Fort Frances Fire/Rescue Service has issued a complete fire ban for the Town of Fort Frances. All outside burning is prohibited, including brush and grass burning, backyard fire pits, or cook stoves that use solid fuels (wood or charcoal). Burn permits also have been […]
Staff The $35.9-million municipal budget for 2018 received final approval from town council last night, with bills to be sent out at the end of June. Tax payments will be due on July 31 and Aug. 31. Council approved the 2018 budget, and passed all relevant bylaws, at its meeting […]
Duane Hicks With warmer temperatures here to stay, it’s finally okay for residents to stop running their taps. Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob said this morning that the town recently has been notifying residents and businesses with a history of frozen water lines that they no longer have to […]
Staff Be sure to mark Sept. 15 on your calendar as that’s the date for this year’s Household Hazardous Waste Day. Town council will vote tonight to award a tender to The Miller Group of Winnipeg to be the household hazardous waste service provider for the town this year at […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care is proud to celebrate and acknowledge Nursing Week 2018. National Nursing Week is a time to recognize the year-round dedication and achievements of our Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and to increase awareness of their […]
