Most Times’ readers know that to find out what’s going on in the community, they need look no further than the “Around town” feature each Friday in the Daily Bulletin. But to get an even more long-term view of what’s happening in Rainy River District, they can go online at […]
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New Year’s resolutions are made to get fit and lose weight every January, brining new faces to gyms everywhere—and 2008 is no exception. The important thing, say a number of local fitness experts, is to get new members to realize that a healthier lifestyle goes beyond the first week of […]
Economic development will be one of the major focuses for the Town of Fort Frances in 2008, according to Mayor Roy Avis, and that area may get a much-needed boost if town council decides to allocate an extra $50,000 to it in this year’s budget. “Right now, we pay a […]
While winter is far from over, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce already is starting to think about springtime—and more specifically its 20th-annual home and leisure show. Chamber officer manager Dawn Booth said she’s in the process of sending out exhibitor packages to about 300 businesses in Northwestern Ontario, and […]
Heading into its second year, the offering of food boxes to needy residents from the Community Care Ministry at the Apostolic Way United Pentecostal Church here is seeing much success. Through contributions from the congregation, donations, and funds from the church, the ministry has been able to help many families […]
The Business Retention & Expansion “red flag” committee met in late December with Community Development Officer Cassandra Parise to help identify any “red flag” issues that local businesses face. The “red flag” meetings are held to identify business concerns, provide requested information, and facilitate immediate responses to such issues. Parise […]
No injuries were reported in a single-vehicle accident that occurred Saturday morning on Highway 11 just west of Oakwood Drive in Alberton Township. Fort Frances OPP said the driver was westbound around 9:30 a.m. when she lost control of her vehicle, spun around once, entered the ditch, and completely rolled […]
No matter what the form or medium (be it visual, performance, literary, musical, or digital), art helps add colour, vibrancy, and beauty to our world and our lives. Whether you are a creator or an appreciator of the arts (or both), we’d like to tell you about an innovative and […]
Atikokan’s reputation as an outdoor destination usually is synonymous with canoeing, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, ATVs, etc. After all, the community is located on the northern perimeter of Quetico Park and the White Otter Wilderness Area. With such proximity, it’s easy to see why Atikokan has earned its status as the […]
The provincial government announced Monday it is investing in 76 communities that have met eligibility requirements for the $8-million Ontario Small Waterworks Assistance Program (OSWAP). Emo, Chapple, and Rainy River were the communities in this area that received funds. “Since 2003, this government has made ongoing investments in water and […]
Dear editor: I don’t know if you will print this or not, but I very much want to thank the Good Samaritan who made my Christmas a wonderful, heartfelt event. On Dec. 24, I received a call from McTaggarts asking if I had purchased gift certificates. I indicated that I […]
Dear editor: Well, Fort Frances residents, there is very little time left to make your vote count in the council byelection. I am only hoping that you are reading this. I keep noticing that Mr. Hamilton claims he will make a difference. “I stand ready, willing and able to make […]
