Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter The “chem-free” grad party, the annual night of fun for graduating Fort High seniors, goes tonight following the formal graduation ceremony at the Ice For Kids Arena. Set for the ’52 Canadians Arena next door, it will run from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. The funds raised for this […]
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Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter Hiking the minimum wage will result in fewer staff and higher prices, some local small business owners are warning. Ben Morelli, owner of From the Grind Up, said although he supports raising the minimum wage, it will make it difficult for him to provide competitive wages for […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board approved its 2017-18 balanced budget of $54,148,855 at a special meeting Monday in Atikokan. It represents a three percent increase over the 2016-17 budget. The 2017-18 budget provides schools with the resources and supports necessary to support the board’s strategic plan, which […]
Duane Hicks The Gay Straight Alliance at Fort High is aiming to hold a Fort Frances “Pride” event here next year, and will start getting the word out to the community about it during “Mall Day” next Thursday (June 29). Sam Pearson, health educator with the Northwestern Health Unit, has […]
Nicholas Donaldson For the entire second semester of the next school year, Mira Donaldson will be one of 30 Ontario students involved in a unique and promising educational opportunity in Toronto as she attends the Science School at the Ontario Science Centre. The centre itself is an attraction full of […]
From the OntarioDental Association The Ontario Dental Association understands wanting to look your best when you say “cheese!” But are your teeth healthy enough? For soft or eroded tooth enamel, sensitive teeth, and restorative dental work, tooth whitening products may cause damage to your teeth. Before you slap on a […]
Press Release Keith Macpherson and Renée Lamoureux will take to the stage on Thursday, July 13 for the first concert of the season at Cornell Farms in La Vallee. They are a Canadian duo renowned for their dynamic live show, unforgettable harmonies, and tight musicality honed by years together on […]
Nicholas Donaldson A press release from the Emo Child Care Centre, published in the June 7 edition of the Fort Frances Times, surprised the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board with its message. The release stated the organization recently had been approved by the Ministry of Education to operate […]
An article in last Wednesday’s Times, headlined “‘Relay for Life’ taking shape,” contained an incorrect telephone number for organizer Monica Sus. In fact, the correct number is 271-0923. The Times regrets any inconvenience or confusion this error caused.
Nicholas Donaldson The Northwest District Catholic School Board formally approved Brendan Hyatt as its new director of education at its regular monthly meeting Saturday–a fitting decision considering his longtime history with the board. Hyatt, the current superintendent of education for the board, officially begins his new role on Sept. 1. […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board will receive $5.17 million from the Ministry of Education’s Capital Priorities program to consolidate Rainy River High School and Riverview Public School within a renovated Rainy River High School. The ministry also approved the board’s contribution of $4.9 million for the project. […]
Nicholas Donaldson To celebrate the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s 20th anniversary in 2017, a poster contest was issued to local classrooms earlier this spring. Now a book has been created using the winning posters, and other notable entries, to be displayed at the four health-care facilities in the district. […]
