Duane Hicks The local OPP detachment is trying to find a better way to work with partner agencies to handle mental health calls. Detachment commander Insp. Nathan Schmidt told the Police Services Board on Friday that the local detachment has seen an increase in the number of incidents related to […]
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Submitted byMira Donaldson As a young Canadian passionate about human rights and global affairs, I want to share that passion with others. As an intern for the Canadian Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, my eyes were opened to the tragic atrocities of the world, and I will continue advocating […]
Duane Hicks With a rise in the number of concerning incidents regarding some patrons’ behaviour at the Fort Frances Public Library, OPP officers have been asked to stop by the library and check in during their regular patrols. The library has been seeing an upward trend in patrons either being […]
Staff Fort Frances will join municipalities across Ontario in getting funding under the new Main Street Revitalization Initiative. Ontario is investing up to $26 million under the initiative, which will be administered by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and its rural arm, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA). […]
Staff Former Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty will not be running in the June 7 provincial election. Rafferty withdrew his candidacy Friday as the provincial NDP candidate in the Thunder Bay-Atikokan riding. The 64-year-old cited treatment for a recently-diagnosed serious medical condition as his reason for doing so. Rafferty […]
Staff Rainy River District will have a Crown attorney again. The Ministry of the Attorney General confirmed to the Times this morning that Jason Clouston will assume the role at the Fort Frances Courthouse starting March 1. Clouston currently is a Crown attorney in Manitoba. He will fill the vacancy […]
Duane Hicks Slowly but surely, the process to get a new OPP detachment headquarters built here keeps moving along. During a Police Services Board meeting this morning, new detachment commander Insp. Nathan Schmidt said he will attend a meeting in Orillia on Feb. 21-22 to provide input as to what […]
Duane Hicks When you’re going for a job interview or starting a new job, it’s important to look the part. Unfortunately, having the right clothes isn’t always easy for women who can’t afford them or, due to other circumstances, have had to leave their possessions and relocate. Local entrepreneur Jennifer […]
Staff While some residents have complained about snow being plowed and piled up in front of community mailboxes here, and impeding easy access, don’t blame the town–it’s not their responsibility. Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob clarified this morning that the Town of Fort Frances has an agreement with Canada […]
Press Release A strong economy depends on a strong middle class where everybody has a real and fair chance to succeed. Despite being the fastest-growing segment of the country’s population, indigenous peoples continue to be under-represented in Canada’s workforce. That’s why Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour minister Patty Hajdu, together […]
Press Release Prime Minister Justice Trudeau, also the minister of youth, participated in a panel via video chat with youth from Thunder Bay last Tuesday (Jan. 16) to discuss the launch of the design phase of the Canada Service Corps, Canada’s new national youth service initiative. Trudeau, along with Thunder […]
Press Release Innovative research will lead to renewable, biodegradable, and cost-effective alternatives to petroleum-based products thanks to a Government of Canada investment of more than $5.8 million. The new pilot project builds on Thunder Bay’s growing bioeconomy research cluster and will encourage sustainable forest management, create jobs, and strengthen the […]
