Heather Latter The semi-final round of the Aviva Community Fund challenge gets underway Monday (Dec. 1) and Knox United Church here is hoping the community will help it reach the finals. The church is seeking up to $100,000 in funding for its renewal project to make the building more accessible. […]
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Heather Latter The Fort Frances Parents for French Immersion group, along with the Northwest Catholic District School Board, are hoping to gauge community interest in reinstating the French Immersion program here by hosting an information session Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at St. Michael’s School. “We’re really hoping that people […]
Duane Hicks Dr. Brian Johnstone was recognized for more than four decades of outstanding service to the community Monday night when he was honoured as the town’s 27th “Citizen of the Year.” “I’ve been here a long time, I’ve worked with people I’ve liked working with, and I’ve enjoyed every […]
Duane Hicks With the future of its Fort Frances mill and wood rights making headlines of late, Resolute Forest Products is speaking out about its role in ongoing efforts to sell the mill here and related matters. In an e-mail to the Times, Seth Kursman, vice-president of Corporate Communications, Sustainability […]
Heather Latter After having taken part in the Emo Fair Queen competition this summer, Alyssa Chiasson now has set her sights on participating in a larger pageant. The 16-year-old from Fort Frances will be representing Rainy River District in the Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Pageant. “I was just looking […]
Joey Payeur There’s nothing like the first time—whether it’s falling in love or becoming a head coach. Kirsten Talsma always will cherish her initial season in charge of the Muskie senior boys’ volleyball team, which made it all the way to the OFSAA ‘AA’ championships in Dryden last week before […]
Heather Latter Rainycrest resident Bess McCarthy put a ticket in to win one of the beautifully-decorated trees at the Rainycrest Auxiliary’s “Vendor Blender” there Saturday. The event also featured a penny table, baked goods, local artisans, and crafts for sale.
Duane Hicks Dr. Brian Johnstone was all smiles after being officially recognized as the 2014 “Citizen of the Year,” and receiving this plaque, during Monday night’s council meeting.
Heather Latter Lynn Moffatt, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, welcomed those in attendance at the “Finding Your Way” community meeting this morning at La Place Rendez-Vous here. The organization was promoting the ground-breaking “Finding Your Way” program—a multicultural safety awareness initiative for people living with […]
Joey Payeur Jarred Taylor not only showed Usain Bolt-like speed on the ice but did a fair impression of the “archer” celebration after scoring his second goal of the second period against the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints here Thursday night. The Muskies won 6-2 to improve to 3-0 in NorWOSSA […]
Heather Latter Miles Gibbons, left, Jeff Salem, and Matt McFarland, of the percussion group “Envirodrum,” made music with a variety of recycled products yesterday evening during the second show in this season’s “Kids & Co.” entertainment series. The Toronto-based group performed different styles of music while promoting environmental awareness. Up […]
Duane Hicks Town council will be keeping term limits at eight years for its various boards and committees, but will make exceptions if there’s not applicants to fill vacancies. Council amended the relevant bylaw during its meeting last night, stating it has the authority to forgo the enforcement of term […]
