Press Release Chapple Heritage will hold its fall supper on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Barwick Hall. Tickets cost $15 each, which can be obtained from any member of the heritage committee (Bill and Emily Clink, June Wheatley, Glen and Karen Jackson, Steve and Joan Both, Heather […]
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Heather Latter The recently-appointed chairwoman of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care is looking forward to her new position. Having been asked if she’d consider taking on the role, Livia Lundon noted that she “thought it would be a good opportunity.” “I’m looking forward to it,” she enthused. “I’m quite […]
Press Release With construction of the Rainy River Locum House in full swing, fundraising activities are being stepped up to meet the member communities’ goal. As well as a subscription drive, the committee will be hosting a harvest supper and pie auction on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at […]
Gary Sliworsky Recently, federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) ministers of agriculture reached agreement on the content of the “Growing Forward 2” policy framework for the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-products sector. The new five-year agreement includes investments in strategic initiatives of more than $3 billion for innovation, competitiveness, and market development, […]
Staff At Monday night’s regular meeting, Fort Frances council: •recognized the passing of former town councillor Bill Martin, who died Saturday (council agreed a representative would attend his funeral this coming Saturday); •referred a financial request from the Rainy River District OPP—re: Sunny Cove Camp rental fees—to the Administration and […]
A news brief on the “Meals on Wheels” program in Emo, which appeared in the Sept. 12 issue of the Times, incorrectly stated the meals cost $9 each. In fact, they cost $6 each. The Times regrets any confusion or inconvenience this error may have caused.
Dave Ogilvie Emo council is hoping to encourage people to recycle, and eliminate the abundance of plastic shopping bags at the local landfill site, by providing residents with reusable shopping bags. Stop in at the Emo municipal office to pick up your free reusable bag (one per household). In related […]
Robin McCormick The Emo Legion will host a fundraiser dance on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., with proceeds going towards the Emo curling rink project. Local band “Centre-Line” will provide the music, with food also being available to purchase. The admission is $10 (age of majority required). • […]
Staff Mark Saturday, Oct. 20 on your calendar for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts’ “Walk for Memories” fundraiser here in Fort Frances. Open to everyone, participants are encouraged to collect pledges and then walk, run, bike, in-line skate, skateboard, or ride in their wheelchair or stroller. “The Alzheimer […]
the OPP On Monday around 8:45 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers responded to a report of a fire at the Salvation Army building on Victoria Avenue here. The Fort Frances Fire Department arrived on the scene initially and had extinguished the fire involving items left outside of the building, […]
Staff The number of families has dropped in most Rainy River District communities over the past five years, including here in Fort Frances. In Fort Frances, there were 2,260 total families according to 2011 census figures released last week, which was down from 2,320 reported in 2006. The average number […]
Staff Area residents are invited to an open discussion about the health-care system in Northwestern Ontario during a series of town hall-style meetings to be hosted by local MPP Sarah Campbell this Friday (Sept. 28). NDP health critic France Gelinas, a passionate spokesperson for improved access to care in the […]
