It’s a class project that could pay off for local businesses–and not cost them a dime. Under the guidance of Fort High teacher Chris Denby, the grade 11 computer sciences class is creating a directory on the Internet for Fort Frances area businesses. “We’re learning basically how to set it […]
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The “multi-use” facility is having some electrical problems–the problem being that the tenders are coming in too high. Dennis Brunn, vice-chair of the Fort Frances-Rainy River Board of Education, read a letter to trustees at last night’s regular meeting from Phil St. Cyr of Daoust Construction. St. Cyr said the […]
The Canadian Red Cross hasn’t issued any layoff notices to its homemakers yet as it hopes Ontario’s three political parties come up with a solution for the organization’s pay equity woes before the end of the year. Failing that, Red Cross president Gabrielle Moule admitted they would be forced to […]
Ontario teachers were slated to meet at the bargaining table with the Harris government today in hopes of avoiding a province-wide wildcat strike. But while many are trying to remain optimistic, educational workers are bracing for the worst. Locally, students have been coming home with letters from both the public […]
Each day in Ontario, a young person displays courage in the face of adversity, performs a heroic act, or offers a simple gesture of kindness. It’s up to you to put these young heroes in the spotlight. Nominations are now being accepted by the Times for the 1997 Ontario Junior […]
Brian McCoy and Jason Ellman combined for a 457-pin total to capture top spot in the senior boys’ division of the “Buddy” youth bowling tournament Sunday at Plaza Lanes. Dino Morelli Jr./Sarah Noonan teamed up for second place (397) while Christopher Trapp/Adam Gray were third (288). In the senior girls’ […]
Spotting a huge, unidentifiable object in the evening sky with flashing lights “not like an airplane” may sound far-fetched but it’s a scenario at least a dozen residents from Fort Frances to Barwick said they saw Sept. 20. Reported to be extremely large, stationary for up to an hour, and […]
Darryl Lewis, the person in charge of community planning for Duluth, Mn., spoke Friday at the “Northern Networks” trade conference here to explain his department’s outlook on tourism. “We’re a crossroads,” he noted of people travelling east and west and north and south en route to destinations. “And we’re looking […]
The Northwestern Ontario Association of Chambers of Commerce is trying to initiate a study to look at how variables interplay in the Northwestern Ontario economy in an effort to help those doing business here. The 35 delegates attending NOACC’s annual general meeting in Fort Frances last weekend approved budgeting $5,000 […]
There was no question that Sleeman native Kenny Trenchard was the big winner at the third-annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, taking the $1,000 grand prize and the coveted “Golden Hoe” for his 456-pound entry. “I’m not sure what I’ll do with it,” Trenchard said after pocketing […]
It’s out there. It’s all around us. It’s not something we can easily put a finger on but it’s there just the same. What is it? “It” is that feeling of community, that sense of spirit, that open neighbourliness that gives a place heart. And sometimes you’ll find the biggest […]
The Fort Frances Judo Club, entering its 15th season of operation, is reporting a 10-15 percent increase in registration numbers this year. The local club has attracted about 40 judoists in each of the last five years but this season it’s already seen those numbers swell to nearly 50 members. […]
