Staff A fundraiser dinner for local resident Samantha Pearson last Thursday at the Fort High cafeteria was a big success, drawing an estimated 500 people and raising funds to help out with expenses. “This town is amazing,” said Pearson’s mother, Ellen Gagné, who was overwhelmed by the generosity of people […]
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Heather Latter With plans to have a mine and associated gold-processing plant operating by the end of 2015 at its Rainy River Gold Project north of Barwick, Rainy River Resources will be busy in the new year. Garett Macdonald, the company’s vice-president of operations, and Kyle Stanfield, director of environment […]
Duane Hicks It’s clear some local residents do not want town council to re-zone the “Nelson Street Park” for residential development. During a public meeting at the Civic Centre last night, seven individuals—backed by family and neighbours—spoke against the proposed re-zoning of the property, located between Minnie Avenue and Williams […]
Duane Hicks This year’s “Mitts for Kids” campaign will be wrapping up this week, with the cash collection boxes that have been distributed to local businesses to be picked up Thursday. As such, those who want to help local children keep their hands warm this winter have until then to […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP has charged an Atikokan male in connection with several break-ins that took place recently there. In the early-morning hours of Dec. 9, the Atikokan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, as well as the Quetico Inn, were the victims of break-and-enters. Members of […]
Duane Hicks A public meeting to garner input on the proposed re-zoning of the “Nelson Street Park,” as well as a second piece of property near the riverfront, is on the agenda at tonight’s regular council meeting. The town is proposing to change the zoning of the property know as […]
Staff Romeo Saganash will be in Fort Frances next Sunday (Dec. 18) to garner support for his bid to become the next leader of the federal NDP. The Quebec MP for Abitibi-BaieJames-Nunavik and Eeyou will host a town hall meeting from 7-9 p.m. at the Métis Hall (714 Armit Ave.) […]
Duane Hicks While user fees will be going up in the new year at other town facilities, admission rates to the Fort Frances Museum have been waived during the off-season (Thanksgiving to Victoria Day) for a two-year trial basis. The museum, however, will put out a box to collect donations […]
Staff Rainy River District School Board trustees Mike Lewis and Dianne McCormack will be returning as chair and vice-chair following Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting here. The pair were acclaimed for a second year by their fellow trustees. Lewis represents Atikokan while McCormack represents the Rainy River area. Northwest Catholic […]
Staff The ever-popular desk calendars printed by the Fort Frances Times each year are now available at the front desk at the Times’ office. And again this year, the public is being asked for donations in return for calendars, with proceeds going to the Fort Frances “Community Chest.” Times’ office […]
Staff A benefit supper is being planned for next Thursday (Dec. 15) to assist the family of local snowmobile racer Curtis Boivin, who remains in critical condition in hospital following a horrific accident Sunday. The roast beef supper will take place from 5-7 p.m. at the Couchiching multi-use facility. Tickets, […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is calling on the minister of Health and Long-Term Care to help residents of Rainy River find a permanent solution to their health care crisis. Speaking in Question Period on Monday, Campbell asked Health minister Deb Matthews to outline the government’s plans to […]
