Press Release Join Minnesota Department of Natural Resources researcher Glenn DelGuidice, Ph.D., for a presentation on the dramatic 10-year decline of Minnesota’s moose population. Dr. DelGuidice also will talk about some of the technology researchers utilize to study moose ecology. This program, recommended for participants aged 12 and over, is […]
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Duane Hicks The “Friends of the Fort Frances Museum” has begun planning another fun day for local families to enjoy winter activities. “SnOasis 5: Canada Alive!”–named in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday–is set to take place Saturday, March 4 at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. “‘SnOasis’ has previously […]
Press Release In Canada, rates of type 2 diabetes are three-five percent higher in indigenous peoples when compared to non-indigenous peoples. Not only this but indigenous Canadians typically have poorer health outcomes during treatment of diabetes. A study published last week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal states that indigenous […]
Staff Council has taken a first go at its 2017 capital budget and has green-lit some much-needed renovations at several town facilities. The Memorial Sports Centre auditorium, which has seen plenty of use with wedding socials and other gatherings over the years, will get new flooring (at a cost of […]
Staff A special committee of the whole meeting with the Municipal Property Assessment Corp., originally slated for this Wednesday, has been postponed. MPAC officials were supposed to give a presentation regarding property assessment but Fort Frances CAO Doug Brown told the Times late Friday that the meeting has been cancelled. […]
Staff The town has received $77,000 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Ontario 150 Community Capital Program to make much-needed repairs to the local museum. The funds will be used to replace the museum’s roof, install a ramp, and make accessibility upgrades to the washrooms. Museum curator Sherry George said the […]
Press Release Ontario is supporting local projects that will attract investment, create jobs, and boost economic growth in rural communities through the renewed Rural Economic Development (RED) program. The province now is accepting applications for the renewed RED program, which bolsters economic growth in rural and indigenous communities across Ontario […]
Staff Voting is underway for the 21st-annual Rainy River District Business Awards, with the online process to end at 5 p.m. on Friday (Feb. 3). District residents are urged to visit www.fortfranceschamber.com to vote for the most deserving businesses and individuals from 55 nominees in nine different categories (a total […]
Press Release Veterans, their families, and local officials joined local MP Don Rusnak last Thursday for the re-opening of the Veterans Affairs office in Thunder Bay. “I am extremely proud to be re-opening doors that were previously closed to veterans and their families,” said Veteran Affairs minister Kent Hehr, also […]
Staff New Gold announced Monday that its Rainy River Project, located north of Barwick, now is scheduled for first production this September. That’s a three-month delay from the company’s initial target of July 1. The company also revealed the estimated 2017 capital cost through commercial production, including contingency, is roughly […]
Press Release The venue is ready, the swag bags are loaded with all the great stuff, and the cooks are standing by ready to prepare an outstanding meal for you. Adele has confirmed that she will be performing (a.k.a. Melanie Williams). Meanwhile, Fort Frances General Supply has received the trophies […]
