Despite being originally announced back in May, 2000 that it would close in 2004, the Fort Frances Jail will remain open for the foreseeable future, much to the relief of the town. “I think the staff were quite happy to hear about it,” said Ian Booth, superintendent of the Fort […]
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The town will be on the search for a new manager of Operations and Facilities, as Pat Hickerson, the man currently in the position, will be moving back to B.C. “I’m going to work for another consulting firm in Vernon, B.C.,” said Hickerson on Friday, when asked why he was […]
“State of the Union” is theme of the 57th annual general meeting and conference of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association here May 1-3 at La Place Rendez-Vous Hotel. But what makes this conference, which will see dozens of delegates from across the region, a little more special is a certain […]
The Northwestern Ontario Tourism Association will be holding it’s annual spring meeting tomorrow, and the agenda seems light. “There’s not a tonne of major issues this year, which is nice,” said Tom Pearson, president of NWOTA. “Usually we’re bogged down with issues.” The meeting, which begins with the election of […]
April 28 through May 2 is officially “Education Week” in Ontario, and while many schools will be participating in activities designed to stimulate the minds of young children while educating parents on their children’s progress, one school is taking a somewhat enlightened approach this year. Alberton School retained the services […]
While councillors refused to pay the $1.7 million price tag originally attached to the job to rebuild Front Street last week, they said yes Monday to paying about $674,900 to reconstruct it this summer—hopefully in time to get it done for the grand opening of Phase II of the La […]
Dan Heidt knows more about violence than he ever wanted to know. After more than 35 years as a bodyguard to the rich and famous, he has been assaulted, stabbed twice, and intervened on several occasions on behalf of his well-heeled clients. All that experience taught him how to recognize […]
A total of 50 people showed up at the newly-opened Chapple Community Centre in Barwick on Friday to partake of a spaghetti dinner and hear heritage committee chair Rilla Race give an update on coming events. The summer season begins as soon as this weekend when the Chapple Museum opens […]
After some councillors refused to pay the $1.7 million price tag originally attached to the job to repair Front Street, they changed their minds during last night’s council meeting here, opting to pursue a scaled-down fix-up. Pat Hickerson, Manager of Operation and Facilities, presented council with three options ranging from […]
If you’re looking for the answers to obscure questions regarding the Ojibway language and culture or other areas of science and history, you needn’t waste your time surfing websites or phoning government offices. The chances are, the Grade 7 and 8 students at Crossroads School have the answers at their […]
The “Wheels to Meals” had exciting entertainment prior to their lunch of soup and sandwiches. The event was sponsored by Fort Frances Times, 93.1 FM radio, Shaw Television, Fort Volunteer Bureau, and Rainy River Safety Coalition. Thirty-seven seniors including the Cast of the Sunset Seniors attended the luncheon and presentations, […]
DYS Staff and students celebrated Earth Day. Ms. George, Ms Tolen with grades seven and eight developed the spider web. Ms Leonard and Mrs. Bombay concentrated in making RRR bags. Mr. Enns with his class created silly Earth Day commercials, to make earth’s surroundings most noticeable. Mrs. Mose and Mrs. […]
