Staff The night sky will be lit up on Canada Day after town council last night approved a financial request to give up to an extra $5,000 to the “Fun in the Sun” committee for fireworks. This money is in addition to the $5,000 the town already had budgeted for […]
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One of the benefits of experience is that lessons are learned. It is unfortunate that our politicians and financial authorities have ignored the lessons the “Great Recession” should have taught. Hope springs eternal in the financial markets—ones that have been pushed higher by the massive injections of government funds, the […]
Duane Hicks A financial request from the “Fun in the Sun” committee for extra funds for the July 1 fireworks this year is back on the agenda for town council’s consideration tonight. This matter previously had been decided at the April 26 meeting of council, at which time council agreed […]
the OPP Fort Frances OPP is investigating two incidents of arson that occurred Friday on the 1000 block of Williams Avenue. Sometime after 10:30 p.m., culprit(s) entered two separate vehicles and started a fire inside each one. The OPP has collected evidence from each scene, and is continuing the investigation […]
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 […]
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 […]
