Heather Latter She had a theory that “if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same.” Those words, written by Rachel Scott shortly before her death in the Columbine High School massacre back in 1999, are the […]
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Staff Fort Frances town council and administration will map out a strategic plan covering the remainder of its term during a session tomorrow at Sunny Cove Camp. Slated to run from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., they will meet to discuss issues and set objectives. Some of this discussion will be based […]
Peggy Revell A new program that aims to boost self-esteem in young girls is set run here this fall. The “Uniquely Me” program is meant to address the “critical nation-wide [issue] of low self-esteem amongst adolescent and pre-adolescent girls,” explained Fort Frances resident Heather Jarvis, who is looking to run […]
Peggy Revell Organizers of Canada Day celebrations here are in need of volunteers to make the day a success. “Everything is coming along,” said committee chairman Randy Thoms. But while the committee has planned out many of the activities so far, they need the bodies to make things happen. Volunteers […]
Peggy Revell With a daily route to take Seine River First Nation children to and from Mine Centre School, Ted Menson was recognized with the “Bus Driver of the Year” award by the Rainy River District School Board at last week’s meeting. “The staff and school at Mine Centre School […]
Zoey Duncan “Wow, how’d you end up all the way out here?” It’s the line I’ve been asked a dozen times since arriving in Fort Frances in late April to be the summer reporter at the Times. And it’s a valid question, I think, which tends to follow my announcing […]
Peggy Revell The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is ready to blow out the first candle on its birthday cake to celebrate its one-year anniversary. And with numbers rolling in for library usage since last June, the new building appears to be a hit with the public. “In our […]
Staff A full slate of 10 boys and 10 girls have signed up for the Mini-King and Mini-Queen crownings being held in conjunction with this year’s Canada Day celebrations. Organizer Melissa Gushulak said she’s once again pleased with the response, noting the 10 spots for girls filled up quickly after […]
Press Release Due to an increase in the number of confirmed cases of gastroenteritis at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here, visiting will be restricted to family members only until further notice. Family members are asked to restrict their visit to the resident’s room and refrain from visiting other residents while at […]
Staff Four new fires were reported yesterday in the West Fire Region, with one each in the Kenora and Nipigon districts and two in Thunder Bay District. Kenora Fire #20 is a lightning-caused blaze that is burning on an island in the Lake of the Woods Fire Response Plan area. […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing teen. Belinda Paishk, 16, was last seen leaving her Youth Star House residence yesterday on a school bus en route to Fort Frances High School. She is described as a First Nations’ female, about 5’2” tall, […]
Staff Eight new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the end of yesterday, including three here in Fort Frances District. Three others were located in Thunder Bay District, with the remaining two in Sioux Lookout District and Nipigon District respectively. Fort Frances Fire #7 was reported by Obikoba […]
