Emo council has decided to not revisit a resolution presented by Borderland Pride. Citing the council’s procedure manual, and the Robert’s Rules of Order, Councillor Warren Toles successfully argued that a defeated resolution cannot be reintroduced without a motion from either a member of the defeating side, or two thirds […]
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Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ian Gemmill, acting medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said in a press release that anyone exhibiting mild symptoms such as cough or headaches is eligible to go and get tested at the assessment centre. “Not only is testing a very important way of keeping track […]
Sam Odrowski
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
A unique OPP led pilot project in Devlin aimed at building resilience in youth grades 5-8 and making them less likely to engage in risky behaviours recently stopped receiving government funding. The experiential strength based learning model, with both in-school and after-school programming, Project Sunset, was funded in Devlin from […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Extended school closures have caused uncertainty for parents, and questions have been mounting around at-home learning, graduations and school transitions. But school boards are working to get some answers. The continued closures of the school makes it challenging for some families to handle online learning and to overcome technical difficulties, […]
Ken Kellar
A longstanding provincial program is causing headaches in some area municipalities, and it’s back on the radar. At a regular teleconference meeting of the Northern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) on May 6, the NOMA board added the issue of conservations lands and their effect on municipal tax base to their […]
Submitted Colt Gallinger is enjoying the lake views and beautiful spring weather with his family. What is your family doing to stay busy during COVID-19? Take a high resolution photo, and send it to us, so we can share it with readers! Send your pictures to tips@fortfrances.com.
Press Release
As the COVID-19 public health crisis continues, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, Health Fraud Investigation Unit (HFIU) say increasing health care-related scams are targeting unsuspecting, innocent victims to extort money and, in particular, personal information. OPP Anti-Rackets HFIU warns Ontario residents to remain vigilant for scams […]
John Homer Ashlee Homer caught this gigantic fish of a lifetime – a 5.2lbs bass. Ashlee is 12 years old and loves to catch big fish, when she’s not working as a carrier for the Times. Do you have any big catch photos? Send them to us, so we can […]
Megan Walchuk
Last week, our region was left reeling. After weeks of relative calm, and community pride in keeping our case load of COVID-19 low, four new cases emerged. And not just typical cases – it’s now clear there are people out there who don’t know they’re sick. People who may well […]
Ken Kellar
It’s a familiar refrain by now, but another community event has taken to the internet in order to keep itself alive in the time of COVID-19. The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s put on in conjunction with the Alzheimer Society of Canada is set to run this Sunday, May […]
Submitted The Donaldson family has has been using their Belgian draft horses to prepare their land. Above, Jeb, is working up the garden by pulling a spring-tooth harrow. Right, Jeb is working with his mother, Jane to pull a disc to prepare the field for planting. Jill and Jane, being […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
For many in our region, summer is synonymous with water sports. However, this is not the case for disabled individuals. Many are forced to sit on the sidelines, unless they have access to specialized, adaptive equipment, at a premium cost. That’s why Shawna McRitchie and Mar Fraczkiewicz, owners of Sunset […]
