Staff The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will hold its Fall Fire Safety Day this Saturday (Oct. 7) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Canadian Tire. “Fall Fire Safety Day is always our kick-off for Fire Prevention Week [Oct. 8-14],” Fire Prevention Capt. Wayne Riches told the Times. “It’s a […]
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Duane Hicks Whether you see it or not, homelessness is a reality for some district residents. And for the first time ever, area agencies are working together to collect data to get a clearer picture of how prevalent the phenomenon is and help find better ways to aid those in […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent In my last 20 years of writing the Devlin news, it is fair to say some weeks are more difficult than others to write about what’s happening. This week certainly is one of them–starting here in our own district. And I say district because the sudden passing […]
Duane Hicks Kathy Mueller is keeping her fingers crossed that one of two Iraqi families the community is sponsoring will arrive here later this fall. The local committee, which first raised money to bring the family here and then made preparations for them, had expected the family to arrive this […]
An article in last Wednesday’s Times on the district’s first fully-electric car stated Dave Goodman Automotive is a KIA dealership. In fact, they are a satellite sales and service outlet for Performance KIA in Thunder Bay. The Times regrets any confusion or inconvenience this error may have caused.
Duane Hicks While more and more of the work gets done at the future Rainy Lake Square each day, plans for a grand opening and first Saturday market are on hold for now. Top 40 cover band “Pop Vegas” still will perform the fourth and final concert in the “Rainy […]
Staff It’s “Mental Illness Awareness Week” (Oct. 1-7) and the public is urged to show its support by taking part in the fifth-annual “Steps Against Stigma” here this Wednesday evening. Hosted by the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, opening ceremonies (including warm-up exercises with Energy Fitness […]
Staff The local Legion has expressed some safety concerns to town council, including upgrading the crosswalk outside the building. “We feel that since this crosswalk is being used by seniors, as well as other citizens, some of whom use canes, wheelchairs, and walkers, crossing from the parking lot to access […]
An article in yesterday’s Times incorrectly stated the annual “Trunk or Treat,” organized by the “Project Safe Hallowe’en” committee, is slated for Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. In fact, Oct. 31 falls on Tuesday this year. The Times regrets any inconvenience this error […]
Staff The “Life Chain,” a time to silently reflect and pray on pro-life issues, will take place this Sunday (Oct. 1) from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in downtown Fort Frances. Participants will line the north side of Scott Street from Armit Avenue to as far west as their numbers will allow. Each […]
Duane Hicks A group of north-end residents is asking for better roads. In a letter received by council during its public budget meeting Monday night, Amy Marchuk pointed out she sent a letter to the town regarding road upgrades back on July 3, 2003. She heard no reply, and inquired […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Guthrie United Church will host its annual “Harvest Supper,” featuring turkey, ham, and all the trimmings, this Sunday (Oct. 1) from 5-7 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. Admission is $18 for adults and $10 for kids aged six-12 (those five and under are free). Come out for […]
