Duane Hicks OPSEU Local 735 is among the many Ontario unions taking a stand against ongoing privatization with the “We Own It” campaign. Local president Melissa Pearson addressed town council at its regular meeting Monday night to explain why public services are better than private ones, as well as ask […]
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Duane Hicks The Ontario Energy Board has mandated utilities help empower their customers to make informed decisions about their electricity usage–and the Fort Frances Power Corp. has taken this task to heart. The FFPC’s board of directors recently charted the corporation’s vision, mission, and values, setting their sights on becoming […]
Duane Hicks Town council could be looking at another subdivision in the near future. Fort Frances CAO Doug Brown said at Monday night’s meeting that as part of the town’s strategic plan, council and administration will be examining the next subdivision development for the community starting in May. “I want […]
Press Release The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Baudette-Rainy River international bridge replacement project. To help inform this decision, the CEAA is seeking comments from the public and indigenous groups on the project and its potential effects on the […]
Press Release New Gold Inc. is pleased to announce it has closed its previously-announced bought deal financing of 61,640,000 common shares, including the exercise in full by the underwriters of the over-allotment option, at a price of $2.80 (U.S.) per share. That translates into aggregate gross proceeds to New Gold […]
Press Release During question period on Thursday, local NDP MPP Sarah Campbell demanded answers from Premier Kathleen Wynne about why she has no plan to help local businesses like the Nickel Lake Lumber sawmill near Fort Frances, which has seen its hydro bill go up 50 percent. “The premier’s hydro […]
Duane Hicks After nearly sevens years in existence, the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) is coming to an end. The group first formed in 2010 as a means to mobilize seniors to become involved with local police and other service agencies that focus on seniors’ needs in their community, […]
Press Release Kenora MP Bob Nault last Thursday spoke on the importance of co-operation between Canada and the U.S. at the watershed forum held in International Falls. The two countries are working together to protect the Rainy-Lake of the Woods basin. “The watershed forum dates back to my first stint […]
Staff The Rainy River District campus of Confederation College held an awards ceremony last Tuesday. It recognized students with scholarships, bursaries, and other awards for academics and community involvement. The ceremony included students from across 10 different programs offered at the college. Letters of First Class Standing are awarded to […]
Falls JournalLaurel Beager Officials involved in Borderland water levels said last Tuesday they see little risk of flooding this spring as recent cold temperatures have helped in reducing the run-off normally expected later. In addition, a group reviewing rule curves that guide the management of the lake levels are nearing […]
Those wanting to donate household items to the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope are asked to call outreach worker Laura Bailey at 271-4171 or the Shelter of Hope at 1-800-465-3348. Due to a typo in an article in last week’s Times, Bailey’s number was printed as 271-41717. In […]
Duane Hicks The local seniors’ centre will be more noticeable in the future. The Fort Frances Seniors’ Centre, also known as the Sister Kennedy Centre, has ordered a 4’x 8′ sign for the northwest corner of the property (Nelson Street and Victoria Avenue), Coun. June Caul said at last night’s […]
