A story in the Jan. 7 edition of the Times on acts for this summer’s “Harmony of Nations” music festival incorrectly identified one of the groups. A percussion duo of Julie Strom and Allison Miller called “junKtion” is scheduled to perform, as opposed to an up-and-coming pop-rock band “Junktion” as […]
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Staff Couchiching band members are voting today in a byelection to fill a vacancy on council. Angela Mainville, Daniel Mainville, Patrick Morrisseau, and Nicole Perrault are running for the seat, which was vacated by Ed Yerxa. Voting, which is taking place at the Couchiching multi-use facility, ends at 8 p.m. […]
Duane Hicks Corporate membership fees at the Memorial Sports Centre here will undergo further review. Community Services manager Jason Kabel presented a report to town council Monday night proposing a couple changes to corporate and senior pool/fitness centre membership rates. The report indicated the corporate rate could be a 15 […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances is looking at prohibiting dogs at “Seven Oaks” this summer, and is asking the public for input on alternate designated areas at the Point Park for dog activity. A public meeting regarding the matter is slated for Monday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. […]
Duane Hicks A more inclusive model of forest management, which allows all municipalities and First Nations in this area to share in the direct economic benefits of the Crossroute Forest, will be at the top of the town’s list when it makes a presentation during the 2015 Ontario pre-budget consultation […]
Duane Hicks With council set to begin the in-depth budget process on Monday, it’s starting off with a small surplus in the town’s operating budget. Treasurer Laurie Witherspoon presented the preliminary 2015 operating budget to council at its regular meeting this past Monday night, which indicated a surplus of $1,877 […]
Heather Latter New Gold is closer than it’s ever been to developing a mine here in Rainy River District. The intermediate gold producer was pleased to hear Monday that federal Environment minister Leona Aglukkaq has determined the company’s Rainy River Project, located north of Barwick, is not likely to cause […]
Press Release Federal Environment minister Leona Aglukkaq yesterday announced New Gold’s proposed Rainy River Project, located in Chapple Township, is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. The minister has identified in her environmental assessment decision statement the conditions the proponent must meet with respect to mitigation measures and […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances is looking for a means to humanely get rid of Canada geese, which have been flocking to the area in increasing numbers over the past few years. In a report from the Planning & Development executive committee, bylaw enforcement officer Patrick Briere said […]
It will be mostly clear tonight, with an overnight low of minus-28 C (18 below zero F) that will feel more like minus-29 to minus-34 (20-30 below) thanks to south winds. Look for increasing clouds tomorrow, with a high of minus-10 (14) that feels more like minus-32 to minus-37 (25-35 […]
Staff The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts committee is hoping talented performers of all ages will audition for its talent show. The group is hosting a “Fort Frances Has Talent” fundraiser in celebration of its 75th anniversary. Auditions are set for Wednesday (Jan. 14) at 5 p.m. […]
Staff Although it will be a while before the 2015 municipal budget is passed, town council will vote tonight on a bylaw to institute an interim tax levy. As in previous years, the interim levy is equal to about half of the total amount of taxes property owners paid in […]
