Heather Latter A last-minute location move failed to dampen the spirits of those participating in this year’s “Relay for Life” here Saturday. “I had worried that people were going to be so disappointed because the mood the night before was filled with excitement because they were so looking forward to […]
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Duane Hicks An excessive amount of groundwater over the weekend required the town’s sewage treatment plant to go into bypass mode and discharge chlorinated wastewater into the Rainy River to relieve stress on its system. While 70 mm of rain was to blame, the fact some residents still haven’t switched […]
Duane Hicks The Great Canadian Main Street will be the place to be this Thursday as The Shops on Scott (BIA) are putting on its annual “Mall Day.” From 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Scott Street will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow for […]
Staff Town administration will begin the process to hire a part-time parking enforcement officer for the summer months to work with current bylaw enforcement staff to address downtown parking issues. Council will vote on a recommendation from the Planning and Development executive committee to do so at its regular meeting […]
Press Release The Town of Fort Frances would like to announce that Travis Rob was the successful candidate for the position of manager of the Operations and Facilities Division. Rob was born and raised in Fort Frances, and is a graduate of Fort Frances High School. He attended the University […]
Heather Latter Mira Donaldson has served as a Legislative Page, was named a 2014 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year, and last month earned top honours in drama at the provincial competition of the Associated Manitoba Arts Festivals. But she’s not stopping there with her achievements. The ninth-grader also recently […]
Staff “Play Zone 2016,” a new event held last Wednesday evening to showcase the various clubs and sports available to local youth, was deemed a success by both organizers and participants. “We received positive responses from clubs, parents, and kids,” said co-organizer Elaine Fischer. “There’s nothing better than having kids […]
Heather Latter A campground/RV park, zip lines, developing the second beach, and other improvements were among the ideas offered during a brainstorming session on the long-term use and potential for Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp held there last Wednesday evening. The town’s Kiwanis Sunny Cove Advisory Committee invited the public to […]
Staff The Northwest Catholic District School Board will recognize Our Lady of the Way School staff member Nicole Robinson at its regular monthly meeting tomorrow morning. Acting vice-principal Colette Fafard noted Robinson served as the school’s librarian, speech assistant, a recess supervisor, and part-time secretary over the past year. She […]
Press Release In a move that will benefit their respective members greatly, Nexus Community Credit Union Ltd. and Alterna Savings and Credit Union Ltd. announced yesterday their intention to join together as one under the federated operating model. For both credit unions, this brings a greatly-expanded geographic presence across Ontario. […]
Staff During Monday night’s regular meeting, town council: •referred a financial request from Irene Laing, District 1A Senior Games Committee—Sister Kennedy Centre, to the Administration and Finance executive committee for its recommendation, with input from the Community Services executive committee; •referred a letter from Colonization Road East resident Cheryl Armstrong, […]
Duane Hicks Plans are shaping up for Canada Day. The Fun in the Sun committee and others are working on a slew of activities for families to do here. “We have been meeting every week now, planning for July 1,” committee chair Cynthia Donald told the Times earlier this week. […]
