Town council approved a report to finalize the long-term development plan for upgrading the outdoor rink facilities here over the next three years. In the 2006/07 season, the town will complete relocating the north end rink and build two ice surfaces—a hockey rink (25 m x 56 m) with boards […]
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The town’s plan to develop a trail network in Fort Frances took another step forward Monday night after council accepted a proposal for an active transportation plan from consultants Hilderman, Thomas, Frank and Cram. A request for proposals to do a study was sent out to five qualified firms back […]
The OPP, in conjunction with police services across the country, will stay one step ahead of impaired drivers this holiday season during the annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. Starting today (Nov. 29) and running until Jan. 2, officers will be highly-visible across Rainy River District checking thousands […]
FORT FRANCES—Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. says Premier McGuinty’s energy rebate plan for pulp and paper mills announced last week is a good start in reducing the industry’s costs, but more details are needed to determine how much the mills will benefit. “We think it’s a good step in the right direction, implementing […]
Author and artist Leo Yerxa, a former local resident, will be signing copies of his Governor General’s Award-winning book, “Ancient Thunder,” tomorrow (Nov. 20) at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts here. The signing will take place from 1-3 p.m., with a second session slated for 6-8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. […]
FORT FRANCESE—With construction plans for its new ambulance garage a little behind schedule, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board has obtained permission from Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. to use its garage temporarily. “Riverside has agreed to let us use the existing ambulance base until the end of […]
With the holiday season fast-approaching, district children soon will be getting started on their Christmas wish lists. And once again, the Fort Frances Times wants to help ensure those letters to Santa Claus get up to the North Pole on time. Drop off your letter at the Times’ office (116 […]
The “Just Imagine” campaign is pleased to report that more than $500,000 has now been raised to purchase a CT Scanner for Rainy River District. Campaign chair Deane Cunningham is overwhelmed by the community support. “The pledges are coming in daily through the mail,” he enthused. “We definitely have a […]
FORT FRANCES—The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board currently is $300,000 over-budget with renovations at its new office, but CAO Donna Dittaro said the board is working hard to get the numbers under control. “Originally, the board had approved a budget of $1.2 million for that building and the […]
Three beef carcasses at Greensides General Store in Devlin, which were condemned by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs earlier this month, were picked up and rendered last week. Owner Murnie Allen noted OMAFRA officials were at his store at 6:10 a.m. last Wednesday and he loaded […]
The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards help organizations across the province ensure their volunteers receive the recognition they deserve. And Emo Chamber of Commerce president Colleen Vennechenko stressed at a meeting earlier this month that she’d like to see many of the community’s volunteers nominated this year. “I think Emo has […]
The annual Devlin/La Vallee community Christmas party is set to go Dec. 10, which is always a great way to get together before the holidays. The day begins at 2 p.m. with cards, board games, and tobogganing or outside events (weather permitting). This is a potluck event, so be sure […]
