From the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region yesterday but two were reported on Tuesday. Fort Frances Fire #9 was the result of trees over a power line that ignited a small blaze along Highway 71 about 30 km north of Barwick. It is now “out” […]
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The Canadian Press TAYLOR, B.C.—Folklore says a bulb of garlic will repel a vampire, but a northwestern B.C. community believes the pungent vegetable is the answer to fighting a smaller but equally blood-thirsty pest. The District of Taylor has approved a pilot project to apply an environmentally-friendly but potent garlic […]
Duane Hicks The town doled out this year’s share of the Moffat Family Fund—$51,021.37—to a total of 12 local causes during council’s regular meeting Monday night. The “Friends of the Museum” received $6,000, which will be used to create interactive programming to engage patrons, especially youth. In the future, visitors […]
Cameron Penney The Fort Frances Times has decided that content from the Fort Frances Times and Daily Bulletin, such as stories and photos, will no longer be available online for free starting next week. “What we have found is more and more people are choosing to read the paper online,” […]
Duane Hicks While the shovel is expected to break ground on the new multi-use/tennis court facility here later this month, the project committee is looking at ways to reduce the cost. The tender for the new tennis courts was awarded to Court Surface Specialists with an “all-in” cost of $481,334.98. […]
Duane Hicks At long last, the federal government formally announced its share of the funding for the future Rainy Lake Market Square project here yesterday. Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak, on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development minister Navdeep Bains, announced $655,000 to help the town design and […]
Duane Hicks Due to the infiltration of groundwater into the aged piping system, and to an extent the continued use of sump pumps in summer, the town continues to treat far more water than it should have to. In an activity report from Operations and Facilities executive committee chair Coun. […]
Staff It may be another year before the Rainy Lake Market Square is built. Town administration is seeking to delay the project until the 2017 construction season, with work anticipated to begin in spring and the square ready for use by mid-summer. While the demolition, backfilling, and grading of the […]
By Mike Householder The Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A music therapist at a Michigan children’s hospital has made dozens of unique recordings as a gift for patients’ parents and other loved ones. Bridget Sova uses a specialized stethoscope recorder to capture the thumping, rhythmic heartbeats of young patients […]
By Ryan Nakashima The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Beware: “Pokemon Go,” a new smartphone game based on cute Nintendo characters like Squirtle and Pikachu, can be harmful to your health. The “augmented reality” game, which layers gameplay onto the physical world, became the top grossing app in the iPhone […]
Staff The Town of Fort Frances is expected to get long-awaited federal funding for the Rainy Lake Market Square project next week. Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak will be in town Tuesday to make an announcement on behalf of Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Navdeep Singh Bains. […]
Cameron Penney After two challenges in the “Canada’s Greatest Explorer” competition, local resident Joshua Henry was in ninth place in the standings and on the cusp of elimination. With the bottom four competitors being eliminated after the conclusion of the third episode, Henry needed a strong showing to secure a […]
