When the fire alarm woke Debbie Larson at Rose Manor on the morning of Sept. 22, she had not smelled smoke or heard anything unusual. But opening her apartment door revealed a hallway filled with black smoke. “It was like a tire fire—black smoke thick through the hallway,” the Rose […]
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By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Fans of theatrics, role-playing, and the macabre will be excited to join in on the fun at a murder mystery event hosted by the Kiwanis Club, where everyone can try their hand at being the sleuth who cracks the case. Kiwanis previously held one of these events two years ago, […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
When Mia Kelly tours Northwestern Ontario at the end of October, she’ll be bringing a blend of folk, rock, and blues that has seen her tour the world, taking her music as far away as Australia. Kelly said she got started in music as a child, growing up in Gatineau, […]
By Will Brooks
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) says it does not have enough vacant housing units to meet the needs of tenants displaced by last month’s deadly Rose Manor fire, as funding for temporary hotel accommodation is expected to run out on Nov. 15. The Sept. 22 fire displaced […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Drawing new business to the Town of Rainy River and giving people a reason to stay in or move to the area were chief among the concerns expressed by residents of the town last week at a lively all-candidates meeting ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal election. The “Meet the […]
By Ken Kellar
kkellar@fortfrances.com
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Bringing big-project experience to tackle housing and drive economic growth. With multimillion-dollar projects under his belt and a drive to build a better community, Brent Calder has put his name forward to be the next mayor of Fort Frances with a promise to prioritize development and improve access to housing, […]
By Ken Kellar
kkellar@fortfrances.com
kkellar@fortfrances.com
John McTaggart has been a business owner, a board member, a volunteer and, for the past two terms, a member of the Town of Fort Frances Council. Now, he is making his bid for the mayor’s seat with promises to build up the town’s economic opportunities and housing supply and […]
From the Atikokan Progress
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Abridged candidate profiles courtesy of the Atikokan Progress. See Wednesday’s Progress for full versions. After 12 years on council, Shine is an incumbent councillor running to become the next mayor of Atikokan. “My reason for running is because I care about the community and the individuals who live in Atikokan. […]
Have your say in the community, come out to vote. Advance Polls will be open Saturday, Oct. 17 from 12 – 5 p.m. at the municipal office. Election day is Monday, Oct. 26, with polls open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the municipal office. All voters need a piece […]
By Will Brooks
wbrooks@fortfrances.com
wbrooks@fortfrances.com
Tenants displaced by the Sept. 22 fire at Rose Manor will need to secure alternative housing after Nov. 15, when the insurance funding paying for their emergency hotel rooms is expected to run out, the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) said. The board has been advised that the […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Fiscal responsibility and a willingness to listen to the people When Bill Morrison Jr. was appointed to a seat on the Fort Frances Town Council during the last term, he didn’t take it lightly. Morrison went in hoping to review town finances and ensure responsible spending of taxpayer dollars, and […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
The Town of Fort Frances is rolling out a new community improvement plan (CIP) and, with it, financial incentive programs (FIP) aimed at aligning the goals of the municipality with its residents and businesses. A community improvement plan is a coordinated effort by a municipality to target economic development in […]
