Duane Hicks The new youth division of the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is getting kids active outdoors. The “Yeti Squad,” which was organized by Tara and Brian Tolley, got started in January to introduce youths aged seven-12 to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. “The Yeti Squad was started in order […]
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Joey Payeur With a new name, two recently-forged partnerships, a more concentrated cross-border initiative, and an opportunity to host a unique event on the horizon, the International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Club is breathing some serious fire these days. For instance, the club finalized negotiations over the weekend to bring […]
Press Release Tbaytel yesterday announced $20,000 for a new funding program taking place in 2017 that will enable individuals, groups, and not-for-profit organizations in Northern Ontario to create and implement projects that bring more good to neighbourhoods and communities. The Tbaytel for Good Community Fund’s “Good Community” program is a […]
Press Release With spring weather quickly approaching, many workplaces, community groups, and individuals will be taking steps to clean up outdoor spaces. The Northwestern Health Unit would like to remind the public that there is a chance a discarded needle may be part of the garbage found. “Knowing how to […]
Press Release Josh Henry is a Fort Frances native who loves to explore the world. He’s been travelling the globe for the last decade and has visited more than 50 countries. Henry won the title of “Canada’s Greatest Explorer” last summer when he won a reality outdoor adventure series, besting […]
Nicholas Donaldson Aboriginal musician Shy-anne Hovorka spent last Wednesday getting to know the area and meeting the people here. Hovorka, who spoke with the Times before staging a concert at the Couchiching multi-use facility last Wednesday night, said she’s always enjoyed music and education. She was very happy to come […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is making some cuts to help town council balance its 2017 budget. After taking a close look at library operations in recent weeks, the library board and town administration found ways to reduce this year’s municipal contribution to the library by […]
Press Release Camp Quality Northwestern Ontario will host an open house tomorrow (March 23) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The event will help to raise awareness about its programming and supports for children with cancer and families. The community is invited to drop into […]
Press Release On Friday (March 17), the Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day tea. As such, this is the perfect opportunity to reflect upon how “lucky” we are for all of the amazing things this organization has done for its community over the past 30 […]
Duane Hicks A revised library budget, which includes $12,000 in savings, will come before town council at its next regular budget meeting Monday at 4 p.m. The Fort Frances Public Library board and CEO met with town reps twice last week to review the library budget and together were able […]
Staff The deadline is fast-approaching to apply for a portion of the $55,000 the Town of Fort Frances will be receiving from the Moffat Family Fund this year. Clubs, groups, and organizations which help children, families, and the “less advantaged” have until 4 p.m. next Thursday (March 23) to fill […]
An article in yesterday’s Times headlined, “Youngster wins contest for his act of kindness,” contained an error. A paragraph read that six-year-old Bryson DeGagne “was inspired by his blind cousin who often deals with the CNIB.” In fact, it should have stated his cousin is visually-challenged, not blind. The Times […]
