Members of the Muskie girls’ hockey team collected teddy bears thrown onto the ice by fans Friday night at the Ice for Kids Arena. The teddy bears will be put into the Salvation Army’s Christmas hampers for the needy. Another “Teddy Bear Toss” took place during the Muskie boys’ game […]
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Fort Frances OPP continue to investigate allegations regarding a series of threats made by students at Fort High, but say there is no immediate danger at the school. “We don’t have any information at this time that would indicate an immediate danger to anyone,” Insp. Dave Lucas said yesterday. “We […]
The new Fort Frances town council is getting down to business and starting its involvement in the 2007 budget process. At its first regular meeting Monday night, council approved a report from CAO Mark McCaig which outlined preliminary operating and capital forecasts for 2007. While it shows an operating shortfall […]
Starting in 2007, anglers competing in the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship will contribute to underwriting part of the tournament’s operation costs, angler benefit expenses, and capital expenditures through a new infrastructure fee. “Following the 2006 tournament, it was necessary to review all the areas of the tournament,” noted Jim […]
Town council agreed Monday night to continue the practice of allowing Fort Frances residents one free bag, or type ‘A’ container, of garbage per week in 2007. A report from Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown noted that in 2004, 2005, and 2006, council had approved that multi-residential establishments with […]
Sometimes it’s best to approach a problem from a different angle. The Muskie girls’ hockey team has struggled to find balance offensively so far this season, relying instead on one line to carry the bulk of the goal-scoring burden. In an effort to generate a more balanced attack, the Muskie […]
Just in time for the Christmas season, the Riverside Foundation for Health Care and the “Just Imagine” fundraising campaign are pleased to announce an In Honour program. This is the perfect way to honour your friend, family, or loved one for any occasion and help health care at the same […]
The Fort Frances Library Board revealed its game plan for the next three years Monday night after chairwoman Joyce Cunningham presented town council with its 2006 strategic plan. “A strategic plan is a road map guiding an organization along the way as it progresses from where it is to where […]
Council denied a request from the Fort Frances Lions Club for $30,000 in in-kind services to construct a new walkway at the Lion’s Millennium Park on the grounds the town has several other outstanding projects in 2007. Back in early November, the Lions Club had requested the town consider having […]
Job Connect, a program offered through Northern Community Development Services, recently received the prestigious “Service Innovation Award” from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. “The board and staff of NCDS recognize the importance of skills training and development to our local economy,” noted executive director Jennifer Greenhalgh. “What has […]
Following word last week that the Publications Assistance Program will be cut by $15 million next year, Times’ publisher Jim Cumming warned political action must be taken now or subscription rates will go up. “The Publications Assistance Program is actually a subsidy to the subscribers of papers,” Cumming noted yesterday. […]
For the fifth-straight year, the Town of Fort Frances will be receiving money from the Moffat Family Fund to hand out to local groups and service clubs with the aim of helping youth and families. While the town expects to receive official notification of this before Christmas, right now it […]
