Sam Odrowski A new restorative justice program is coming to Couchiching in hopes of addressing the over-representation of indigenous people in the court system. The program is designed for young first-time offenders who commit crimes like break-and-enter, trespassing, shoplifting, assault, vandalism, or mischief. Factors such as the severity of the […]
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Sam Odrowski Local Progressive Conservative candidate Greg Rickford has recently thrown his full support behind newly-crowned party leader Doug Ford. “I was not critical of Doug through the campaign frankly because, outside of his work as a Toronto city councillor, I hadn’t known or understood too much about him,” Rickford […]
Press Release On March 6, the First Nation communities of Couchiching, Mitaanjigamiing, Naicatchewenin, and Nigigoonsiminikaaning issued a public statement regarding “a final settlement with Canada and Ontario over claims related to the ‘Agency 1’ Reserve located near Fort Frances, Ont.” The town presumes this statement refers to lands surrendered in […]
Duane Hicks One town councillor does not want to see alcohol at events at the new Rainy Lake Square. “I really feel that the consumption of alcohol should be left out of our outdoor, brand new market square,” Coun. June Caul told the Times after Monday night’s regular council meeting. […]
Duane Hicks Book-lovers looking to stock up on reading materials don’t have to look any further than the annual charity book sale set to take place next week (March 21-24) at Revco Carpet here. But a book sale needs books–and the public is welcome to drop by 950 Fifth St. […]
Press Release With spring weather quickly approaching, many workplaces, community groups, and individuals will be taking steps to clean up outdoor spaces. The Northwestern Health Unit would like to remind the public that there is a chance a discarded needle may be part of the garbage found. “Knowing how to […]
Duane Hicks The race to be the next MPP for Kenora-Rainy River finally is starting to heat up. Fort Frances resident Matt Soprovich, the executive director of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau, has announced he’ll be seeking the local NDP nomination for the June 7 provincial election. “I’ve been considering […]
Duane Hicks The new Fort Frances Women’s Centre opened its doors to an enthusiastic response last Thursday. The drop-in centre, located at 330 Scott St., offers a comfortable atmosphere for women of all ages and their children to stop by, socialize, take a break, conduct workshops, and, if they’re entrepreneurs […]
Press Release The La Verendrye Hospital executive held its regular monthly meeting March 6 in the conference room. Plans are underway to hold an “Easter Lobby Sale” on Thursday, March 29 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. E-mails and phone calls will be made to members calling for Easter baking, breads, and […]
Press Release The International Joint Commission (IJC) has signed a supplementary order for Rainy and Namakan lakes that will result in broad ecological benefits while assisting in reducing flood peaks. It includes an alternative rule curve for Rainy Lake for high flood-risk years that will help to reduce flood peaks, […]
Duane Hicks How do local indigenous people want their stories to be told? That’s the question the new community engagement co-ordinator at the Fort Frances Museum will be looking to answer. Red Deer, Alta. native Laura Gosse, who began her new internship here March 5, will be spending the next […]
Staff The town’s drinking water got an A+ on it most recent report card. Town council accepted the 2017 drinking water system annual report during its regular meeting last night, acknowledging the staff “for their hard work to ensure that consumers connected to the town’s water system receive outstanding water.” […]
