Staff A presentation from the developers of the old Fort Frances High School property (1578289 Ontario Ltd.), regarding their agreement with the town and future plans for the demolition of the J.A. Mathieu section of the building, is on the agenda for tonight’s council meeting. Also tonight will be a […]
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the OPP The provincial Special Investigations Unit has been called upon to investigate a shooting that occurred early yesterday morning at Whitefish Bay. Sioux Lookout OPP responded to a request for assistance from the Lac Seul Police Service after a report of a suspect firing shots at the reserve. The […]
Staff The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will be at Canadian Tire next Saturday (May 15) to promote its annual “Spring into Summer—Spring into Safety” campaign. Fire safety specialist Wayne Riches said firefighters will be on hand from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to offer information on fire safety, as well […]
Staff Laurie Hogan, Micaela Jensen, and Gerry Polz of Fort Frances were among the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar winners for May. Other winners included Herman Rodrigues (Devlin), Jennifer Azenedo and Val Kellar (Emo), Denise Wesley/Bruce Kostantin, Nicole Kurtz, Les Creed Jr., Patrick Medicine, Brian W. Leroux, […]
A story in yesterday’s Daily Bulletin, headlined “Local quilt show opening tonight,” stated Gail Govier is the president of the Cabin Country Quilt Guild. If fact, there are three co-presidents of the guild, with the other two being Phyllis Johnson and Marie Gregory. The Times regrets any confusion this may […]
Bryce Forbes To showcase their own personal work, the Cabin Country Quilt Guild will open their “Swing into Spring” display tonight starting at 6 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. Running until May 26, more than 100 quilts will decorate the two floors—ranging from huge quilts to aprons and bags. […]
Press Release Fort Frances council proclaimed May to be “The Salvation Army Red Shield Month,” and the official campaign for 2010 got underway Monday. The fundraising goal this year is $15,000. In the past, the Salvation Army’s Fort Frances ministries and Rainy River District has been able to raise between […]
Staff Organizers of an open house to celebrate more than 50 years of history and memories of F.H. Huffman School are seeking photos from the school’s past to use for its closing ceremony. “The spirit in which we’re planning the closing [celebration] is to really celebrate the memories,” said Huffman […]
Press Release In conjunction with the grand opening of Phase II of the Heritage Tourism Project on June 4, as well as “Tourism Week” (June 3-8), the Fort Frances Museum is offering artists an opportunity to exhibit in the downtown core. Museum curator Pam Cain is co-ordinating with the local […]
Press Release What a fun time we had at our first “Rock’n for a Reason.” Local citizens joined us to raise $4,697, with more money still coming in, for hospital equipment and patients needs, which is the main purpose of La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary. We take this opportunity to thank […]
Press Release Mark Thursday, June 3 on your calendar and plan to attend the Community Physician Appreciation Banquet being held in conjunction with Physician Appreciation Week (May 31-June 4). Andrew Hallikas, chair of the Physician Appreciation Week committee, is excited to be a part of this long overdue recognition. “What […]
Peggy Revell Schools across the Northwest Catholic District School Board are “Rejoicing in Hope” this week as they celebrate Catholic Education Week. As part of that theme, Monday was celebrated as “hope in our hearts” and Tuesday as “hope in our homes.” “Hope in our schools” was highlighted today (Wednesday), […]
