Children from the Li’l Eagles program, part of the United Native Friendship Centre’s summer programming, toured the Fort Frances Times office yesterday and learned how to create an ad from summer student Mallory Donaldson (right).—Heather Ogilvie photo
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An angler competing in the “Castin’ for Cash” bass tournament was sent to La Verendrye Hospital here this morning after being ejected from his boat while fishing on Lake Despair. The fisherman, Trevor Zimack of Thunder Bay, reportedly was thrown from his boat when it caught a wave the […]
Organizers of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, which runs July 22-28, are looking for several individuals to help co-ordinate volunteers and put up the tent. “We’re looking for people to share the load of working with the volunteers,” FFCBC chairman Jim Cumming said this morning. “It’s a big […]
The Town of Fort Frances will be able to upgrade local infrastructure in support of the “Abitibi Alternative Energy Project” (biomass boiler) after Northern Development and Mines minister Rick Bartolucci announced a grant of $1.3 million here yesterday. “We are pleased to support a municipal project that will help […]
Local OPP detachment commander Insp. Dave Lucas, left, congratulated Steve Shouldice on his promotion to staff sergeant here yesterday. Shouldice officially assumed his new position June 4.—Amanda Roy photo
Babies aren’t as innocent as they look, according to new research out of the United Kingdom. Sweet little infants actually learn to deceive before they can talk, says University of Portsmouth psychology department head Vasudevi Reddy in a study that challenges traditional notions of innocence while confirming many parents’ suspicions […]
The annual “Strawberry Social” of the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary was a huge success. People of all ages enjoyed their shortcake while basking in sunshine on the hospital grounds on a perfect summer day. The “Pick a Strawberry” game was one of several hits of the event, with people lining […]
Northern Ontario residents who must travel more than 100 km for medical treatment will get some additional financial help, Premier Dalton McGuinty announced yesterday. Starting immediately, the province is increasing the mileage rate from 34.25 cents to 41 cents per kilometre, less a 100-km deductible. The government also will add […]
The fire hazard in the Fort Frances and Thunder Bay Districts has risen to “high,” the Ministry of Natural Resources reported today, with most of the other districts in the Northwest region in the “low to moderate” range. But local fire supervisor Harrold Boven said with all the rain […]
The recent fundraising initiatives by the Emo Spray Park committee not only have been successful, they also have brought in some cash for the group’s endeavour of constructing a 3,600 sq. ft. facility. “It’s going pretty well, but we still have money to raise,” noted committee member Bridget Beck. Still, […]
Emo council expressed encouragement of local substance abuse prevention initiatives during its regular meeting last week after having attended a talk on the issue back on May 31. “I was telling people how good it was . . . the boys did a heck of a job,” Coun. Ken Fisher […]
After six months of planning and hard work, the Fort Frances Times Web Design team launched an improved website late last week—unveiling new features and even more of the content they’ve come to expect to find at www.fortfrances.com “It’s been a long time in the making,” said Times’ office […]
