FORT FRANCES—Some local landlords may be surprised when they open their January water and sewer bill and see a notice from the Town of Frances that all water and sewer accounts for their tenants now must be in their names. “We want to be sure the potential for arrears is […]
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The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s community Christmas dinner has become an annual tradition here, with well over 200 people showing up for it each Dec. 25. But such a meal couldn’t happen without donations and fundraising, and that’s why organizers will be working hard in the coming weeks to promote […]
FORT FRANCES—Although the 2005 budget process is moving along fairly smoothly compared to last year, the town will have to wait for some important figures before it can be finalized. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig noted during a special committee of the whole meeting Monday night that “the table is […]
The Br. #29 Legion Ladies Auxiliary held its general meeting Nov. 10 in the Legion Hall with 35 members attending. After advancing the colours and the singing of “O Canada,” the charter was draped in memory of departed members Bernice Plasky and Doreen Wreggitt. President Silvia then initiated new member […]
As part of Safeway’s fundraising for the local Crime Stoppers, raffle tickets for a chance to win $100/week in groceries for a year are now on sale for $5 each. Tickets went on sale Saturday in conjunction with a “top-up day” featuring 35 “celebrity baggers” packing groceries. This raised about […]
The public is invited to attend a candlelight vigil outside the Fort Frances Courthouse next Monday (Dec. 6) in honour of the 14 young women who were murdered at l’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989. The vigil, slated to start at 5:30 p.m., is being organized jointly by the United […]
The Township of Emo has been asked to provide a second boat ramp, located west of the current one, to facilitate the launch and recovery activities during the annual Emo Walleye Classic. A formal request was made to Emo council at its regular meeting last Thursday to put in a […]
Every winter, an average of 80 Canadians die from exposure, severe frostbite, or hypothermia—more than the total who die from floods, tornadoes, or lightning. But now, residents of Northern Ontario are less likely to be surprised by violent and potentially-dangerous weather in the future thanks to a new service being […]
If you think they just don’t make things the way they used to, you might want to check out the grand-opening of Rempel Furniture during “Holly Daze” in Emo this Friday and Saturday. Dave Rempel is in the process of moving his showroom from Stratton and will be ready to […]
While the Salvation Army is always busy around Christmas, this year might be even moreso than last, Capt. Angel Sandoval said Tuesday morning. The Salvation Army started handing out applications for its Christmas hamper program Monday—and saw 210 picked up by the end of that day. “Yesterday we gave out […]
There’s been headway in the most recent round of talks between Abitibi-Consolidated and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1744 and International Association of Machinists Lodge 771. “We still can’t talk about the content of the talks, but an agreement in principle was reached Thursday, Nov. 25,” said Len […]
Santa Claus’ little elves are waiting anxiously for Christmas wishes from district children—and the Fort Frances Times wants to help make sure they get to the North Pole on time. Kids of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa at the Fort Frances Times by this Friday (Dec. […]
