Duane Hicks It looks like the town could be moving forward with the development of a new subdivision. Council will vote tonight on a recommendation to tender the Erin Crescent subdivision. If approved, the development of the 27-lot subdivision will be tendered, with intent that the sewer and water installation […]
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From the MNRF Seven new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon, with eight confirmed by day’s end Wednesday. There’s a total of 151 active fires in various states of suppression as of yesterday. Scattered rainfall has assisted with suppression operations, however, fires continue to burn deep […]
Press Release Rainy River Community College in International Falls is hosting new student orientation on Monday starting at 8:30 a.m. in the RRCC Theater. RRCC Provost Dr. Roxanne Kelly and International Falls Chamber president Tricia Heibel will welcome students. Guest speaker Kat Perkins, from NBC’s “The Voice,” will be speaking […]
Press Release Hear the cannons roar during Fort William Historical Park’s “Battle of Fort William” on Aug. 19-20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Fort staff and volunteer re-enactors from across North America come together to present this thrilling event, filled with action, drama, and suspense. This fictional battle is […]
The article in yesterday’s Times on the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner incorrectly stated Glenn Witherspoon was a player for the Fort Frances Royals when he was attacked by Bill “Goldie” Goldthorpe. In fact, Witherspoon was the coach of the Royals at the time of the incident. […]
Nicholas Donaldson Unfortunately for the Métis Nation of Ontario’s 2017 canoe expedition team, the weather washed out its planned ceremonial entrance to Fort Frances last Wednesday. Heavy rain prevented the dozen Métis youth from paddling their large, voyageur-style canoe into Point Park wearing their traditional Métis garb. Instead, the paddlers […]
Duane Hicks A giant teddy bear is helping to raise awareness about the threat of health-care privatization in the region with the slogan: “We Can’t Bear to Lose Medicare.” Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition, and Jules Tupker, co-chair of the Thunder Bay Health Coalition, along with […]
Nicholas Donaldson Monday was the first day of the Youth and Elder Water Walk–a two-day journey along the Rainy River by local First Nations’ members to recognize the importance of the water and the responsibility to take care of it. The day began with an opening ceremony at the Seven […]
Duane Hicks With the 2017-18 “Tour de Fort” season set to start in less than a month, there’s still time to get a passport. “Passports are selling very well,” said John Payne, “Tour de Fort” programming and hospitality director, who shares in the programming duties with his wife and “Tour […]
Nicholas Donaldson There is a new name printed beneath Dr. Jeremy McGuire’s on the door of the Fort Frances Chiropractic Centre–and it’s one people here already should be familiar with. Dr. Cody Caul has become the newest addition to the office, and having grown up in the area has made […]
Press Release The Citizens for Backus/AB in International Falls are pleased to accept a $1,000 grant from the Diocese of Duluth and its Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Small Grant Fund. The grant will be used towards food purchases for the Backus Community Center’s “Community Café,” which is a joint […]
Press Release Are you interested in joining the North West LHIN’s Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC)? The North West LHIN is looking for patients, family members, and caregivers to participate on it. The role of a PFAC member is to share his or her unique stories, experiences, opinions, and […]
