Staff The United Native Friendship Centre here is asking the public to help it reach out to those hungry in both the traditional sense and the psychological one. In conjunction with Mental Health Week, the UNFC is holding a fundraising barbecue tomorrow from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at its Portage Avenue […]
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Duane Hicks Plans for Canada Day activities here are taking shape, but the “Fun in the Sun” committee still needs the community’s support to make it as awesome a celebration as possible. FITS chairperson Cynthia Donald said while there is money allocated for fireworks, the committee is trying to generate […]
Duane Hicks The town is looking for more volunteers to help with its “Fight the Blight” campaign. Next week is the first week of the campaign (May 9-13), when the town will waive all bag tag requirements on residential garbage collection. But more helping hands are needed for the town-wide […]
From the CMHA (F.F. branch) If you are a senior with a mental health issue, there are treatment options and strategies that can help: •Talk to your family doctor They can be a great resource and can link you to other professionals, if needed. If you are in distress, go […]
Staff The Métis Nation of Ontario saw a record turnout for its election yesterday, with results to be announced May 12. Across the province, the average increase in voter turnout was nearly 50 percent. In addition to the votes cast yesterday, regions from across Ontario mailed in ballots to the […]
Press Release Due to the strike actions of high school teachers, all Rainy River District School Board high schools will be closed to students tomorrow (May 3), with the exception of Grades 7 and 8 students at Atikokan High School. Elementary school classes and programming will continue as normal. Additional […]
Staff Newfoundland traditional singer Matthew Byrne is coming to Fort Frances. The winner of the 2015 Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Album of the Year will be playing at From The Grind Up next Wednesday (May 4) at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 (available at the door) but seating […]
Duane Hicks With the possibility of parking meters on Scott Street being a hot topic, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will be surveying its members on how they feel about the matter starting Monday (May 2). The Chamber will meet with the town about the issue in the near […]
Staff Town council on Monday night recognized deputy clerk Kathy Lawson for her excellent work. With Administrative Professionals Day being April 27, Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig said Lawson “serves the town with distinction every single day,” and he gets numerous comments from the public as to her courteous and […]
Duane Hicks Fort Floral has a new employee who’s stopping downtown traffic. “Lexi,” a sign-waving mannequin, started working this week after having moved here all the way from Arizona. The mannequin is notable for her moving arms, which allow her to wave signs in an attention-getting circular motion. Fort Floral […]
Duane Hicks The public will be able to get a look at designs for the future Rainy Lake Market Square here sometime next month. “We’re now very close to having preliminary drawings. Very, very close,” Chief Building Official Travis Rob told the Times. “What will happen once we get those […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual business and community expo was a smashing success this year. Held Friday and Saturday at the Fort Frances Curling Club, the event drew more than 1,000 people over the two days—exceeding last year’s attendance, Chamber executive director Jennifer Soderholm said Monday. […]
