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Fort Frances Times Online
The electronic fromatted version of the Fort Frances Times daily newspaper.
Volume 2007
- Queen hopefuls gearing up for crowning:
With Canada Day coming up this Sunday, residents should be looking to finalize their long weekend plans by keeping in mind the full slate of activities set to go here.
- Students celebrate graduation:
The graduating students of Fort Frances High School had their moment in the spotlight Thursday evening as they donned their caps and gowns to receive their diplomas.
- ‘Relay for Life‘ always a success:
Every dollar counts in the fight against cancer because, as their slogan underlines, “Cancer never sleeps.” So even though this year’s “Relay for Life” didn’t raise as much money as in years past, participant and cancer survivor Kyleigh Ossachuk said it’s no matter to be concerned with because every little bit is a big help.
- Town close to clinic deal:
Town council approved a conditional offer to finance the purchase of the local clinic by the not-for-profit Fort Frances Community Clinic Inc. on Monday night, with the bylaw finalizing the agreement to be voted on next month.
- Council approves agreement for weather station:
District emergency management services will be able to get “real time” weather data in the near future after town council passed a bylaw Monday night to approve an agreement with the Ministry of the Environment to have a reference climate weather station at the Fort Frances Airport.
- Emo focused on water conservation:
Despite the recent rain across the district, water conservation still is at the forefront for the Township of Emo. “Definitely, as a nation, as a whole, we’re one of the largest wasters of water probably in the world because we have so much, but you don’t think of it as something you might want to conserve or not waste so much,” Emo Reeve Ed Carlson noted yesterday.
- Shelter sets occupancy record :
The Atikokan Crisis Centre reported 100 percent occupancy at its emergency shelter for 2006/07—a new record. But Donna Kroocmo, executive director for the ACC, noted the figure does not necessarily mean abuse rates in the district are going up. “We advertised more than we ever had before. And our new billboards went up,” she noted.
- New kitchen opens doors:
Come one, come all—the door to the kitchen is always open. That is, to Tess’s Kitchen, the newest business in town. Tess and Robert Coish opened their shop’s doors last week and ever since the “Open” sign—which hangs in the window—flickered on, they have been flooded with orders.
- Local 4-H members eager for exchange:
Ten 4-H members from across the Rainy River District will be heading to New Brunswick next week as part of a Canadian exchange. The youths, ranging in age from 13-17, will leave Sunday (July 1) and spend one week in rural areas near Hampstead. Then their counterparts will visit here at the end of July.
- Philosopher, story-teller, hockey coach Dave Allison the friendly face behind Iowa Stars’ bench:
Dave Allison sat down at a table at the Memorial Sports Centre and proceeded to talk about his two passions—coaching hockey and living life.
- Merchants cash in big win over Wal-Mart:
A loss by each Canadian team in the International Falls Little League last week spelled bad news for the clubs—they’d have to face each other this past Tuesday.
- Easton tops Men’s Open at Heron Landing:
Andrew Easton claimed top honours at the annual Heron Landing Men’s Open last weekend, coming out on top of the field of 31 that had to deal with some close competition—and a bit of windy, wet weather. “I was kind of surprised after day one [Saturday]. With my score being even, I thought there would be some better scores,” Easton said.
- Arena pitched as site for defibrillator:
With the announcement last month by Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada CEO Rocco Rossi that Rainy River District will be getting five public access defibrillators, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board and municipalities now have to decide where they should go.
- BIA has pair of requests for town:
The local Business Improvement Association is making two requests to the Town of Fort Frances—one to do with getting a break on electrical charges and another with changing BIA board membership—which council will receive at its regular meeting tonight.
- Canada Day celebration set to go:
A full slate of Fun in the Sun activities is planned for Canada Day, despite the fact it falls on a Sunday this year. The Br. #29 Legion Ladies Auxiliary will host their annual Canada Day pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. upstairs at the Legion. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10.
- No new fires here:
No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region over the weekend, leaving just three blazes on the “active” list. Red Lake Fire #11 is burning in the remote northern sectors of Red Lake District. It is being observed through aerial reconnaissance, with the most recent patrol placing the fire at an estimated size of 1,400 hectares.
- Pronger, Cup set to visit Dryden:
Chris Pronger of the Stanley Cup-winning Anaheim Ducks will be in his hometown of Dryden on Wednesday afternoon for a parade and ceremony.
- No Emerald Ash Borer in district:
The death of some ash trees in town is not due to the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer, a common pest in some parts of the United States. “No. We’re watching for that,” noted Lincoln Rowlinson, forest health technician for the Ministry of Natural Resources.
- Barwick Beach unsafe for swimming:
The Northwestern Health Unit has posted the Barwick Beach as “Unsafe for Swimming” due to high bacterial counts found during routine beach sampling. This beach will remain closed until satisfactory results are obtained.
- Aggressive black bear caught and put down:
Wildlife officials say an aggressive black bear that attacked a forestry worker near Thunder Bay this week has been caught and put down. Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer Russ Johnston said the 100-kilogram male bruin was discovered in a trap in a remote area.
- Student wins national award:
Fort Frances High School student Carissa Copenace is in Ottawa today receiving a role model award from the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO).
- Thunder Bay man cleared of all charges:
The local man who chased a would-be thief and held him at gunpoint on his rural property has been cleared of wrongdoing. Two firearms-related charges against Guido Smilovic were dismissed Wednesday in provincial court.
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