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 […]
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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 […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The Northwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) was at La Place Rendez-Vous here on Thursday to hear feedback from local residents about how the health-care system could be improved as it works to develop an Integrated Health Services Plan for 2019-22. Just under 40 people attended the […]
Press Release This provincial election, the Northwestern Health Unit is encouraging local residents to learn about and discuss public health issues that affect our communities. The health unit has launched a campaign promoting people to “Get Informed, Be Heard, and Vote.” It aims to help the public make an informed […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy Lake Square will receive its own grand-opening next week, with more events to follow throughout the summer months. The celebration for the square, completed this past fall, is planned for next Thursday (May 17). “May 17 is a big, fun, and exciting day at the Rainy […]
Press Release The public is invited to Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ children’s wellness barbecue this Friday (May 11). There will be a free lunch of hamburgers, hotdogs, and cake from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 601 Victoria Ave. Educational and prevention information also will be available on site. Please stop by to […]
