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, […]
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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 […]
Staff Ducks Unlimited wants to put new information panels along the La Verendrye Parkway here. It is proposing a two-part project to replace panels which Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Town of Fort Frances once partnered to install on the riverfront walking path but have since fallen into disrepair, Charles […]
A cutline on Page 2 of yesterday’s Daily Bulletin misidentified a St. Michael’s student as Sydney Keller. In fact, her name should have read Sydney Kellar. The Times regrets any disappointment or inconvenience this error may have caused.
Staff A month ago, the thought of a Fort Frances Lakers-Thunder Bay North Stars first-round playoff matchup would have been preposterous. Now it’s getting ever so close to becoming a reality–and the Lakers may have gone from seeing “Stars” earlier in the season to wishing on them. Matt Tustin and […]
Staff No decision has been made yet as to which intersection may lose its traffic lights. At its budget meeting Feb. 21, council voted in favour of removing a set of traffic lights from service and replacing them with stop signs. The locations presented to council–the intersections of Armit Avenue […]
Joey Payeur Age is just a number. To hockey coaches, so are seedings–no matter how impressive they appear to be. Muskie head coach Jordan Sinclair wasn’t shooting off any fireworks in celebration of his squad being seeded #1 in the 16-team field for the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ boys’ hockey championship that […]
Press Release “Let’s Speak Ojibwe” Baby Time on March 16 will feature special guest Shy-Anne Hovorka. She will be visiting the area, and we are so excited that she’ll be spending some time with us at the library. A new mom herself, Hovorka has a new song and video, “Boob, […]
