Duane Hicks Fort Frances soon will be experiencing “the next evolution in broadband technology.” Tbaytel will begin building a new fibre optic network here early in the New Year, with expected service delivery to customers in late 2017, Tbaytel president and CEO Dan Topatigh announced yesterday at a press conference […]
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Heather Latter Known as the “Knights of the Blind,” Lions Club International is a strong supporter of eye health programs and, as such, the Emo and District Lions Club is jumping on board to conduct vision screenings for young students locally. As a director of the Lions Foundation of Manitoba […]
Staff Town council is holding off on renewing an agreement to provide “Dial-a-Ride” services within the Town of Fort Frances. Council last night was poised to sanction a revised agreement renewal with 539989 Ont. Ltd. (North Air Services) to provide “Dial-a-Ride” services for seniors, the physically or developmentally challenged, or […]
There is a 20 percent chance of snowshowers tonight. Look for an overnight low of minus-23 C (10 below zero) and west winds at five-10 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of minus-18 (zero) and low around minus-23 (nine below). Winds will be westerly at […]
Staff “Something big is moving to the neighbourhood.” Tbaytel is expected to make an announcement tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Civic Centre here. What that news will be remains to be seen, but Tbaytel has piqued people’s interest with advertising in the Times and cards mailed out to local […]
Staff The federal government is inviting the public to have their say about electoral reform. All Canadians are being urged to visit www.MyDemocracy.ca or call 1-844-690-8363 before Dec. 30 and take part in the national conversation. “A healthy democracy requires governments listen to citizens in order to make better decisions,” […]
Staff The town could get another tug boat. Council will vote tonight whether to accept the donation of a Russel Bros. logging tug boat which currently is dry-docked in International Falls. The Community Services executive committee is recommending council accept the donation of the tug boat to the Fort Frances […]
Heather Latter Pop’s Kettle Corn of Thunder Bay is helping out the local community with its “From Our Kettle of the Salvation Army Kettle” initiative. Co-owner Michael Lemesani stopped by Canadian Tire here Friday to offer customers a taste of the “Wickedly Delicious” popcorn—as well as to present a cheque […]
Duane Hicks More and more of the lots at the new Huffman Court subdivision here are being snatched up, with only six of the 16 still available. Lot sales really picked up this year after only two lots had been sold as of last January. But as of last week, […]
Heather Latter The “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” self-esteem and empowerment retreat for young women can add another win to its books. After being declared a grand prize winner and earning $45,000 from the Aviva Community Fund competition back in 2013, the annual girls’ retreat has claimed a […]
Staff The “Tying it all Together” initiative, which introduces math to students through guest speakers, will get the Rainy River District School Board’s “Recognition of Excellence” at its regular monthly meeting tonight. As part of the board’s Renewed Math Strategy at Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick, Grade 7 and 8 […]
Staff Make some room on your fridge door. The 2017-18 garbage and recycling collection schedule now is being delivered to town residents. The two-sided refuse schedule notes all of the pick-up dates for 2017 on one side and for 2018 on the other. Environmental and Facilities superintendent Doug Herr said […]
