Staff Models are wanted for a vintage fashion show and fundraiser for the Fort Frances Women’s Centre next month. The fundraiser is set to take place on Friday, April 13 at La Place Rendez-Vous, starting with cocktails at 6 p.m. But you can’t have a fashion show without women to […]
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Press Release Are you interested in performing at the Rainy Lake Square? In preparation for the “Rainy Lake Series,” the Rainy River Future Development Corp. is looking for local talent to perform at a monthly concert series at the Rainy Lake Square on Thursday nights from May-September, 2018. All musical […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care, in conjunction with Riverside Health Care, is pleased to announce that Allison Erin Cox has accepted the position of Foundation director. Cox brings knowledge and proven success in developing and implementing best practices in fundraising and community engagement. She currently is employed […]
Sam Odrowski Fort Frances Little Theatre is staging Tim Firth’s British play, “Calendar Girls,” at Knox United Church here from April 12-15. The play, based on a true story, first performed in 2009. “Calendar Girls” is a comedy, with members of Fort Frances Little Theatre saying it’s about friendship, love, […]
Press Release The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and Mitaanjigamiing First Nation on Monday announced the final settlement of an outstanding land claim stemming from events that took place more than 140 years ago. Achieved through negotiations, the settlement will add roughly 1,646 hectares (4,069 acres) of provincial […]
Duane Hicks Exactly how much will it cost to put a road in, as well as water and sewer infrastructure in the ground, at the proposed Erin Crescent subdivision? The town won’t be finding out this year. Town council voted to take the phase one work out of its 2018 […]
Press Release Premier Kathleen Wynne yesterday announced Ontario’s plan to make prescription drugs free for people 65 and over, ensuring millions of people can afford the care they need. Through an expansion of OHIP+, more than 4,400 prescription drugs will be available free of charge to everyone 65 and over. […]
Staff With the 2018 municipal budget close to being completed, many residential property owners here can expect to see a decrease on their tax bills this year. Town council all but put the stamp on its operating budget during a meeting late Monday afternoon. The budget shows a shortfall of […]
Press Release The federal and provincial governments are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments to create economic growth, build inclusive communities, and support a low-carbon, “green” economy-leading to a higher quality of life for all Canadians. On March 14, federal Infrastructure and Communities minister Amarjeet Sohi and provincial Infrastructure […]
Sam Odrowski The Northwest Catholic District School Board plans to vote on revisions to the Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium Transportation Policy at its regular meeting tonight. The board also will discuss reports on the consolidation of St. Michael’s and St. Francis schools here, student report cards and EQAO achievements, […]
Duane Hicks Public Works will be getting a new grader. Town council approved the capital budget item during a committee of the whole meeting yesterday after learning one of the town’s two current graders is beyond repair. The 1999 grader has many faults, including a rusted cab, rims, frame, and […]
A photo cutline on page 3 of Thursday’s Daily Bulletin contained incorrect information. It should have read Mason Hebert made a beautifully-decorated blanket with the help of his grandmother, Debbie Hebert, during a March Break workshop held Wednesday at the Sunset Country Métis Hall here. The Times regrets any confusion […]
