Rainy River Mayor Debbie Ewald is set to serve her fourth-straight term at the helm but says it could be her last.
Mayor Ewald, who ran unopposed, said she put her name forward again to ensure the completion of a lot of infrastructure projects that were started during her previous term.
Fort High students Olivia Eldrige, left, and Joanna Empey rehearsed scenes from “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” last Thursday at the Townshend Theatre to prepare for their upcoming performances there. The play is set to run Oct. 26-28 from 7-9 p.m.
Attention fright seekers! The Knox United Church basement here is being converted into the ultimate haunted house during the days leading up to Hallowe'en.
And the brave souls who dare to walk through can expect to be thoroughly startled from start to finish.
Harold McQuaker is the new mayor of Emo and he says he's eager to serve the town.
In Monday's municipal election, McQuaker received a total of 340 votes, followed by Michael Loney (137) and Vincent Sheppard (123).
Emo's council saw incumbents Warren Toles (414 votes) and Lori-Ann Shortreed (329) win re-election.
The province recently introduced legislation that, if passed, will repeal the Green Energy Act entirely.
Introduced late last month, it is part of the province's plan to make good on a campaign promise of reducing hydro rates by 12 percent.
Getting out to vote can make a big difference in any election.
That proved to be true Monday in Alberton, where the race for reeve saw Mike Ford defeat incumbent Mike Hammond by just four votes (176-172).
Grade 5 student Garret Hanna cast a ballot during St. Francis' mock municipal election yesterday morning. Students heard mayoral candidates June Caul and Ken Perry answer their questions in the gym on Friday to help them make an informed decision at the “mock” voter booth.
Grade 5 student Zander Johnson cast her ballot during Robert Moore's mock municipal election that was held Thursday. Students had the chance to read the candidate profiles that appeared in the Fort Frances Times to learn a bit about who was running in order to make an informed decision as to who they voted for.
Mayoral candidates June Caul and Ken Perry visited St. Francis School on Friday morning to participate in a forum where they answered questions posed by students. Some of the questions asked were on the topics of cannabis legalization, the local mill, bylaws, recycling, and recreational facilities.
The Ministry of Education currently is seeking input from parents, students, educators, and interested individuals or organizations to help improve Ontario's school curriculum.
