Staff There will be local representation at “We Day” in Winnipeg next week, with Fort Frances High School sending 36 students to take part. Free The Children’s “We Day” brings together youth to celebrate the positive actions they are taking, and to build the momentum of the movement of young […]
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Staff It’s that time of the year for youngsters to let Santa Claus know what they want for Christmas, and the Fort Frances Times wants to help make sure their letters get to the North Pole on time. Kids of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa here […]
Duane Hicks Just as Louis Riel Day was marked across Canada yesterday, a celebration of the protector of Métis rights and one of the Fathers of Confederation was held at the Sunset Country Métis Hall here. More than 120 people turned out to enjoy a buffet supper, including moose roast […]
the OPP Hallowe’en generally is a fun night for little ghosts and goblins to get out with their friends and families. But this year in Fort Frances, it was a lot more than just looking for treats. Rainy River District OPP officers were kept busy Nov. 1 as residents woke […]
Staff The town has been offering civil marriage services at locations outside the boundaries of Fort Frances since July, 2010. But it now is revising its rates to reflect attendance at wedding rehearsals, renewal of wedding vows, and charge for travel time and distance to and from marriage venues outside […]
Staff The local Kiwanis Club has been buoyed by the number of people who are coming on board as new members. Public response has been “incredible” after the local service club put a call out to the community for new members, said Scott Turvey, one of the club’s directors. After […]
Staff Following through on another initiative set out in its 2011 strategic plan, town council has struck a subcommittee to monitor property standards. The new subcommittee of the Planning and Development executive committee will “provide oversight, identify, and refer property standard concerns noted to the bylaw enforcement department for their […]
Press Release On Thursday, Oct. 27, the Institute for Catholic Education board of directors held a celebration to commemorate its 25th anniversary. The Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario (CPCO) was well-represented at the event with current and former staff, and executive members including former CPCO presidents Mary- Catherine Kelly, Brent […]
Duane Hicks With the holiday season now upon us, the local Salvation Army is reminding the public that its 2011 Christmas campaign, “Beyond Personal Compassion and Hope,” is underway—and they’re looking for your help. “Without the support of the community, we wouldn’t be able to fulfill our aim for this […]
Clara Stainke The Legion Ladies Auxiliary’s general meeting held Nov. 9 was attended by 39 members. The draws for attendance and birthday both were won by Bea Galbraith. Congratulations to the lucky lady! The meeting also saw the election of officers, with the following people sworn into their positions by […]
Press Release “The Garden of Life,” which is located in front of La Verendrye Hospital here, has been put to rest for the winter after a summer of reminder and enjoyment to those who passed by or took some time to sit and enjoy the peacefulness and beauty. “The Garden” […]
Press Release All schools of the Northwest Catholic District School Board celebrated Remembrance Day prayer services on Friday (Nov. 11). “This month, our Catholic schools celebrate the Catholic virtue of “Peace” in all of the school activities and literacy lessons across the system,” noted board chair Anne-Marie Fitzgerald. The schools […]
