Allan Bradbury is originally from St. John’s, NL. He studied journalism at the College of the North Atlantic in St. John’s and before that he studied at Tyndale University in Toronto. Before joining The Times, Allan wrote for CBC NL and Saltwire Network.
Two major road rehab projects on major thoroughfares in town will complicate life for everyone looking to get around town starting in May. There are two major projects that the town has ongoing: Third Street from Central Avenue to York Ave, then work on Scott Street from Reid Avenue to… Read more: Road work to complicate traffic throughout summer
It was an ending fit to honour the two players who were on many people’s minds the afternoon of Sunday, April 13, 2025, as Fort Frances team Betty’s Boys won the final of the first-ever Fort Frances Men’s Mental Health Memorial Basketball Tournament. Between the third place game and the… Read more: Basketball tournament raises funds, awareness for men’s mental health
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club is hosting a Small Hands, Big Hearts Kids Market in May to enable kids to “buy” gifts for friends and family, and they’re looking for assistance from the community. Sandra McNay is taking lead on the event for the Kiwanis Club, she said the idea… Read more: Kiwanis Club holding free shopping day for children to buy gifts for loved ones
Fort Frances High School’s annual spring musical opens tonight as the curtains rise on Curtains, a comical murder mystery musical which is actually set in the world of theatre, adding layers to the complexity of the show. Curtains got its start in 2006, with a premier on Broadway in 2007,… Read more: Musical whodunnit set to take Townshend Theatre stage
The final show of the 2024-25 Tour de Fort season features Rum Ragged, a traditional folk band primarily made up of members from Newfoundland, with a Nova Scotian thrown in to help the mix. Coming up on 10 years together in 2026, Rum Ragged has carried the sound of Newfoundland… Read more: Rum Ragged bringing the music of the East Coast across Canada
Warning: This article deals with discussions of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or thoughts of harm, contact the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 9-8-8. Local basketball players are hoping to cast a light onto the dark side of men’s mental… Read more: Basketball tournament hopes to bring focus to men’s mental health
The Fort Frances Lakers will look to advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in years with a win tonight at the Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay. In front of an announced crowd of 824 fans, the Lakers jumped out to a first period… Read more: Lakers force game seven tonight in Thunder Bay
A local swimmer is making great lengths in the pool and taking her skills to the next level. When Ayiana Gagne started at the University of Victoria (UVic), she didn’t make the swim team, but she was invited to join the school’s development team, and after a lot of hard… Read more: Local swimmer makes a splash on U Sports national stage
The Fort Frances Lakers led 2-0 and 3-1 over the course of their regular season finale on Saturday against the Thunder Bay North Stars, and while they’d go on to fall behind 4-3 in the third period, a late goal by Carter Deschamps tied the game up and got them… Read more: Lakers tie Northstars in preview of playoff series
On March 25, Winnipeg-based Dirty Catfish Brass Band (DCBB) are bringing their horns (and other instruments) to Fort Frances for the penultimate show of the 2024-25 Tour de Fort passport season. When some people hear the term “brass band,” their mind might go to a Salvation Army-style band playing Christmas… Read more: Brass band bringing New Orleans-style funk to Fort Frances
April will mark one year with the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service for interim Fire Chief Dave Robertson. Robertson says that so much has happened in his time in the role, it feels like more than a year, but in a good way. “We’re a little shy of a year… Read more: A year on, interim fire chief pleased with progress
Shelby and Brett are both Fort Frances locals who met back in their elementary school days, so their wedding last July was the culmination of years of friendship blossoming into love. “Brett and I have known each other since elementary school,” Shelby said. “We attended different schools but through sports… Read more: A Mud Lake City wedding Shelby Tymkin and Brett Mann July 27, 2024
A new speed sign will warn you when you breach the speed limit on second street and collect data on traffic habits in town. Holly Chant is a Health promoter with the Northwestern Health Unit and was key to getting the sign put in place. “We had the opportunity to… Read more: Health Unit places new speed sign on Second St. East
The Muskies gave up a tough goal 30 seconds into Saturday afternoon’s final against the Thomas Aquinas Saints, a deflection made it past goaltender Danielle Schram, and the Muskies struggled on offense for about three quarters of the game, but all that matters is what’s on the board after 60… Read more: Third period comeback sends Muskie girls hockey team to OFSAA
A back and forth affair between the Dryden Eagles and the Fort Frances Muskies inevitably ended in an extra period Saturday afternoon in Kenora, but the Muskies were able to take advantage and come out on top, securing a spot in OFSAA playoffs. Aiden Jean started the scoring for the… Read more: Muskie boys win NORWOSSA hockey championship in overtime
Fort Frances Youth Soccer has opened up registration for the 2025 season and the call for volunteers is going out. Joshua Stevens is the new president of Fort Frances Youth Soccer and he says they’re hoping for another great season. “Our hopes for this year is that overall our children… Read more: As youth soccer opens registration, volunteers needed
The Fort Frances Muskie girls beat St. Patrick Saints two matches to none in the best of three series, with the Muskies dropping just one set over the two matches, setting the team up to return to OFSAA playoffs for the first time in five years. After a dominant performance… Read more: Muskie girls volleyball team returns to OFSAA after five-year absence
The Great Canadian Road Trip 2.0 featuring Jason McCoy, Jason Blaine and Chad Brownlee stops at the Townshend Theatre in Fort Frances on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Singer-songwriter Jason McCoy is on his second iteration of the Great Canadian Road Trip, which he previously toured with Doc Walker and Michelle… Read more: Great Canadian Road Trip featuring Canadian country stars stops in Fort Frances
Cynthia Hudson and Brady VanudenJune 1, 2024 While they got married in Thunder Bay, Cynthia and Brady Vanuden’s wedding, and the lead up to it, had plenty of ties back to their home in Fort Frances. Before her Thunder Bay wedding, Cynthia’s bridal shower was held at Curvy Chick Boutique… Read more: Couple brought Fort Frances ties to Thunder Bay wedding
The Fort Frances Lakers are experiencing their best season in recent memory and a portion of that success can be attributed to the goaltending tandem of Gunner Paradis of Thunder Bay and Nolan Koethler (pronounced Ket-ler) of Drayton Valley, AB. The pair have helped the Lakers to fifth in the… Read more: Lakers Goalies pushing each other to be better
In a press release Tuesday, federal Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty highlighted the measures the government is taking to further strengthen security at the Canada-United States border. The new measures expand on the $1.3 billion Border Plan the Canadian Government announced in December. Which were agreed upon by Prime… Read more: Government highlights new course of action which delays tariffs
A group of museums and cultural centres from across northwestern Ontario are looking to add to their list of indigenous veterans from the region’s First Nations. The Times spoke with Jessie Richard, Curator at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre (Manitou Mounds), one of several institutions involved with the project. “It’s a partnership… Read more: Northwestern Ontario institutions looking to tell the stories of region’s indigenous veterans
While caregivers are dedicated to their loved ones who experience health challenges as they grow older, many caregivers themselves face challenges with their own physical and mental health. For those struggling or looking for a listening ear, organizations like the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) are there to help. Founded in… Read more: Caregivers need to take care as well
As the economy flags, and the Canadian dollar affords shoppers less and less, the price of groceries has gone through the roof but maintaining a healthy diet doesn’t need to break the bank. Ian McKay is a nutritionist and owner of Reflexion Studio in Fort Frances, he says processed foods… Read more: Eating healthy on a budget, maintaining a nutritious diet when things get pricey
Those used Scott St. this week in the evening during the extreme cold temperatures the region experienced will have been subject to flickering of the new street lights installed in December. Operations and Facilities Manager Travis Rob says that in the transition to LED lighting, the aesthetic was considered over… Read more: Form over function the cause for new lights flickering in extreme cold
In a Facebook post Monday the Town of Fort Frances announced that it is partnering with the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) to offer electronics recycling in Fort Frances. Manager of operations and facilities for the Town of Fort Frances Travis Rob says the partnership was an idea that came… Read more: Designated electronics recycling available at Fort Frances depot
After the first half of a home and home weekend series was postponed due to bad weather and road conditions Friday, the Fort Frances Lakers were rearing to go on Saturday, while it took a bit to get going, the Lakers kept the game close. The Ice Dogs scored less… Read more: Lakers come back to down Ice Dogs in OT
Over the last few months users at the Memorial Sports Complex might have noticed piles of bricks under tarps in the halls, these bricks now form privacy walls in the six of the arenas’ public dressing rooms (four in Ice for Kids and two in ‘52 Canadians). According to Manager… Read more: New walls add privacy to arena changing rooms
A Jan. 10 Facebook post officially announced the retirement of long-time CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Veldron Vogan after over 30 years working for the town. Stepping into the role is a face new to the area but experienced in working with municipalities. Shara Lavalee steps into the role after working with different communities… Read more: New CAO/Clerk-Treasurer takes over in Rainy River following Veldron Vogan retirement
In December Tour De Fort announced that Alternative Folk Rockers Shred Kelly would be coming to the Townshend Theatre. The show, which is ticketed separate from the annual passport series, is on Jan. 24. Shred Kelly is based out of British Columbia but vocalist and keyboard player Sage McBride has… Read more: Tour de Fort brings Shred Kelly to Fort Frances
On Thursday Dec. 19, 2024 the Township of Emo issued a press release stating that the township’s council had decided to seek a judicial review, and said they would not comment further as the matter is proceeding through the courts. In the release the Township reiterated its Declaration of Equality,… Read more: Emo requests judicial review of Human Rights Tribunal decision
After a successful first year, the Fort Frances Lakers AAA minor hockey program has decided to expand to more age groups this year. On October 22 the Lakers announced that the program would expand to include mixed groups from U9, born in 2016 up to U15 born in 2010 as… Read more: Junior Lakers AAA spring hockey program ramping up in a big way
The Fort Frances Lakers have enjoyed a much better first half of the season this year over last and they hope to keep up the pace after the break. The Lakers will play their final two games of the first half of the year this weekend in Ironwood, Michigan. They… Read more: Lakers will look to continue winning ways in second half
After planning began before the COVID-19 pandemic, an Indigenous and Métis heritage space has opened at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. The space opened earlier this fall after years of pandemic induced delay, but Destiny Wilson, an Indigenous Care Coordinator with Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre says the room has… Read more: New Indigenous healing room in operation at La Verendrye Hospital
After being up for sale for a few years, Wood’s Quality Bakery in Rainy River has changed hands with former owner Sharilyn Wood officially retiring as of Nov. 8 It was a friend that told Jen Zehr and her husband Jason about the bakery for sale in northern Ontario from… Read more: Donuts still flowing at Rainy River Bakery and Restaurant under new ownership
When former Fort Frances resident Kevin Kozar passed away last June, it was a blow to the KC Minor Hockey Association in Thunder Bay. This year, they renamed their pre-Christmas hockey tournament after the association’s former president. The tournament had long been referred to as the KC Christmas Classic but… Read more: U18 Canadians included in ceremony at renamed Kozar Christmas Classic in KCMHA
Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, the Fort Frances Fire Department responded to a call at Walmart in Fort Frances concerning a worrying smell. Later that evening the department responded to a multi-vehicle collision on the Noden Causeway. Interim Fort Frances Fire Chief Dave Robertson says the Walmart incident… Read more: Fort Frances Fire Department responds to two calls Wednesday
If you’re looking for an hour to shop for yourself or a bite to eat during the Holly Daze Christmas Parade, Emo Feed has you covered. Don’t forget to shop their deals too. Emo Feed is bringing back their children’s story hour again this year. Parents can either sit with… Read more: Emo Feed has lots to offer during Holly Daze and beyond
Following offseason improvements, the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is hoping for a snowier year on the trails. After a season that saw very little trail usage due to a lack of snow, and the Jackrabbits ski club only got in three lessons, club president Debbie Jean is hopeful that… Read more: Ski Club hoping for better snow season this winter
The Fort Frances Lakers are seven points ahead of the Red Lake Miners in the SIJHL standings and two players were named in the league’s three stars again as they took on second overall Sioux Lookout Bombers last weekend. The Lakers jumped out to a two-goal lead in the first… Read more: Lakers sweep second place Bombers in weekend series
Parts are being installed and the ice plant in the ‘52 Canadians rink at the Memorial Sports Centre should be undergoing testing over the next week or so. Ice making is set to begin as soon as possible, though the Town has provided no timeline for the availability of the… Read more: ‘52 Canadians ice plant to be commissioned this week
The Rainy River District got its first real dose of snow Sunday night into Monday, making roads sloppy and slippery. It’s important to adjust your driving habits as we shift from fall and summer driving into winter driving. Charlotte Bazylewski is a driving instructor at the Rainy Lake Campus of… Read more: Driving instructor gives advice on safe driving this winter
The Fort Frances Lakers have named their captain and alternate captains for the season with Brady Krentz of Thompson, MB being given the honour of Captain. Lakers General Manager Luke Judson says Krentz has shown great leadership over his time with the team. “In his 3rd season with the Lakers,… Read more: Lakers name captains group for 2024 – ‘25 season
Back in September, the Ontario government made it so convenience stores could sell alcohol products one of the places that opted into alcohol sales in the Fort Frances area is The Great Bear. The gas station east of Fort Frances is a hot spot for fishermen in the summer gassing… Read more: Pick up some Christmas cheer on your way out of town at The Great Bear
The Riverside Foundation for Healthcare’s November 50/50 will draw in just a few days, if you’re looking to bolster your bank account for the rest of your Christmas shopping. Once November’s winner is drawn, ticket sales for December’s draw will start, which make great gifts. Allison Cox is the director… Read more: Need some Christmas cash? Get your Riverside Foundation for Healthcare 50/50 ticket today!
On Tuesday afternoon the Fort Frances Power Corporation’s (FFPC) staff and board members gathered to celebrate the milestone safety marker with a pizza party. President and CEO of FFPC Joerg Ruppenstein praised his team for staying safe on the job. “We work in a very unforgiving industry, accidents often result… Read more: Local utility celebrates quarter million safe hours
Fresh off the release of his new full-length album Canadian Folk Music Award Winner, Ian Sherwood will take to the stage at the Townshend Theatre in Fort Frances on his Broken Little Heart Tour on Dec. 6. Sherwood, who hails from Nova Scotia has been interested in music for as… Read more: Ian Sherwood bringing his Broken Little Heart (album) to Fort Frances
There’s a long way to go to get a new ice plant at the Rainy River Rec but fundraising efforts are well underway and the Rec Committee is hoping for a big boost with its first annual Christmas Party. Recreation Director Lindsay Bourre says they fixed the plant on a… Read more: Rainy River Rec holding Christmas party to aid in ice plant funding
A team skipped by Kim Beaudry out of the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre (CFFCC) will head south to Barrie to participate in the Canadian Club Curling Championship starting Monday. Many gathered at the CFFCC on Monday evening to send off Team Beaudry after their usual Monday evening game. Coming… Read more: Team Beaudry heading to national Curling Club Championship next week
The head coach of the Fort Frances High School Muskie Boys hockey team hopes the return of several seniors and players from past years will be key to the team’s return to OFSAA this year. When high school hockey tryouts took place in September, many of the players had had… Read more: Muskie boys look to lean on experience as the season ramps up
The Fort Frances High School Muskie Girls hockey team will be looking to get to the Ontario provincial championship tournament for the first time in several years as Jordan Larson steps into head coaching after serving as an assistant coach with Shane Bliss for the last two years. Stepping into… Read more: Muskie girls look to return to OFSAA under new head coach
After missing the better part of a year at the Memorial Sports Centre, the Cyclones swim club is looking to rebound from a year that set them back in their growth track. Tammy Thibault is the chair of the Cyclones board of directors, she says while COVID and the pool… Read more: Swim club hoping to expand add new swimmers after difficult year
This year, Canadian Country Music Association Award winner Tim Hicks has been all over Canada, played in Germany and the UK and was most recently Australia before returning home for a string of shows across northwestern Ontario. When he takes the stage at the Townshend Theatre, he’ll be on show… Read more: Tim Hicks brings Campfire Troubadour acoustic duo to Northwestern Ontario
After a two-week delay, house league games in the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association (FFMHA) began this week. On October 17 FFMHA posted on their Facebook page that house league games would be cancelled and converted to practice times until further notice. “We regret to inform you that all House… Read more: Minor hockey house league games begin after delay
Lindsay Dixon, called to the Ontario bar in June has joined the offices of Phillips Miller. A Fort Frances native, Dixon returns home following her legal studies at the University of Windsor, in southern Ontario. Taking advantage of a special program at the University of Windsor, Dixon was able to… Read more: Local law office adds new local lawyer to roster
A U18 tournament featuring teams from across the region will honour the memory of a long-time Fort Frances hockey coach this weekend. The tournament is named in memory of Scott Clendenning who coached Fort Frances Minor Hockey teams, Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association teams, from Novice to competitive… Read more: Scott Clendenning Memorial girls U18 Hockey Tournament this weekend
A previously identified repair to the coolant plant in the ‘52 Canadians rink has ultimately led to a delay in the ice making for the ‘24-25 season, and has left user groups to fill their schedules using other venues and resources. Travis Rob, Manager of Operations and Facilities for the… Read more: User groups coping after ice plant failure
Kids and Company, promoters of children’s entertainment in the Rainy River District, has announced the lineup for their 2024-25 season. “This season is Kids and Company’s 30th anniversary, so we are excited to make all the shows free for everybody in the community, we’re not charging any admission price this… Read more: Kids and Company announces lineup for free 30th season
Lindsay Hamilton has been a therapist with other organizations in the Fort Frances area for several years but has been working for about a year to open an independent practice. Dust Off the Soul (DOTS) Art Therapy is the new practice’s name and it’s located at 265 Scott St. the… Read more: New art therapy practice opens on Scott St.
It was a two-win weekend for the Fort Frances Lakers over the Kam River Fighting Walleye as the Lakers swept a two game home-and-home series between the two. While Kam River Forward Jett Mintenko scored a hattrick it wasn’t enough for the Walleye to overcome the Lakers scoring efforts. Evan… Read more: Lakers take two against Kam River
The federal and provincial governments announced a combined investment of over $4.2 million to support the construction of 102 affordable homes in Dryden and Kenora on Wednesday. The new homes are part of three separate projects owned and operated by Kenora District Services Board with a funding breakdown and are… Read more: Governments partner together to fund housing projects in Kenora, Dryden
It was another homecoming game to remember as the FFHS Muskie defense pitched its second consecutive shutout and the offense executed well as the Muskies surged to a 35-0 win. The scoring started with Senior Griffin Webb when he made a short touchdown run in the first quarter for the… Read more: Muskies win homecoming game
The longer they stood on stage and the more teams from the day one top five whose hands they shook, the more Vince and Vance Allan were convinced they’d win. When day one leaders Pete Medved and Raymond King pulled four small fish out of their live well after their… Read more: Allan brothers win Rainy River Walleye Tournament
The Brielmann family runs a farm of 9,600 acres in the Pinewood area, growing corn, canola, soybeans and wheat, but over the years their operations have expanded, now serving farmers across the District. In addition to their own farm, the family also operates Pinewood Crop Services which serves agriculture operations… Read more: Brielmann farms – growing the district
It’s not often that you hear of a parent following in their child’s footsteps but that’s exactly what Fort Frances Kiwanis president Dana-Lynn Begin has done. It was Begin’s daughter McKenna who was president before taking on a new role with Kiwanis on a bigger scale as Governor for the… Read more: Kiwanis volunteerism is all in the Begin family
For 10 plus years the junior fishing event has been bringing kids out to the Rainy River Walleye tournament and getting them involved in the weekend event. Kids from across the Rainy River District and into Minnesota come out annually to fish off the dock in Hannam Park. Gabrielle Langlais… Read more: Kids tournament encourages future of angling
Local rock band Kings of None has had a busy summer with shows across the Rainy River District. One of the highlights being opening for Helix at the Rainy River 120 celebrations, they return to Rainy River as the main event for Saturday night under the big tent. Lead singer… Read more: Kings of None returns to Rainy River to wrap up 25th walleye tournament
The Fort Frances Lakers had an undefeated weekend to open the 2024-25 SIJHL season against the Kenora Islanders. The Lakers took game one in a dominant 7-1 fashion while game two was a back and forth affair that ended in a tie. Lakers fans didn’t have to wait long as… Read more: Lakers earn win, tie in first weekend back
Lisa Hughes has joined the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre coming from the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre where she was previously curator. Originally from Stroud, ON, Hughes has been around the world before she ended up in Fort Frances. “I studied classical studies and I really enjoyed it,… Read more: New curator brings love of artifacts to Fort Frances Museum
Tomorrow, Sept. 18, 2024 in conjunction with the Seven Generations Education Institute’s Anishinaabemodaa – Waking Up Ojibwe program, Naicatchewenin First Nation (NFN) is hosting an all day conference on revitalizing the local indigenous language. Brian Smith is one of the organizers, he says they hope to see more people learning… Read more: Naicatchewenin hosting Anishinaabemowin language summit
The 2024-25 Tour De Fort season launches on Sept. 25 with Allison Lupton band at the Townshend Theatre. Lupton brings a career steeped in Canadian folk music history to the first show of the season. Lupton comes from rural roots which she says has impacted her music. “I grew up… Read more: Allison Lupton bringing folk music charms to Fort Frances
When they take to the ice on Friday night, the Fort Frances Lakers will hope to improve on a season that saw them finish second from last with a 12 win, 31 loss record with four overtime losses and a pair shootout losses. The staff, consisting of General Manager and… Read more: Lakers looking to take the next step as season begins Friday
On Oct. 5 the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir will hold its first ever Harvest Fundraising Dinner. After the board’s AGM in May, Times Columnist Kim Jo Bliss wrote that the Abattoir is in a cash crunch as Desnoyers says. “As I’m sure you’re aware, as an article in May… Read more: Fundraiser looks to keep regional institution up and running
After being closed for a long time, Busy Beaver fuels in Rainy River has finally reopened meaning Rainy River residents can get gas on the Canadian side of the border now. It has been a long process but Haley and Kevin Broadbent are the new owners of the only gas… Read more: Busy Beaver fuels celebrates grand reopening under new ownership
Last week, the curling team skipped by Trevor Bonot of Stratton announced a full slate of curling events the team will attend this year as they attempt to qualify for the Montana’s Brier in February and March of this year in Kelowna, B.C. Skip Trevor Bonot says the team is… Read more: Team Bonot hoping fuller schedule helps prepare for second brier trip
Tickets sales for the Pirates of the Riverside Gala have set sail at a blistering pace, with the event nearly sold out, organizers are still seeking donations to make the event a success. As of Monday afternoon, the tickets for the event were nearing 75 per cent sold out according… Read more: Riverside gala tickets selling fast, donations needed
At the Aug. 12, 2024 meeting of Fort Frances Town Council, the council voted to approve The Penalty Box Box Canteen as the new tenant for the canteen space at the Memorial Sports Centre. “It’s kind of been in the works since April,” says proprietor Riley Pollard. “I had the… Read more: New canteen operator hopes to change things up
Many local volleyball players had an opportunity to attend the Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) last week and one team brought home a medal from the stiff competition. Ruthann McGinnis organized the teams from Rainy River First Nations (RRFNs). She says when they held tryouts in the spring they had a… Read more: Local volleyball teams meet the challenge at Alberta Indigenous Games
A group of archers from the area recently competed in the Alberta Indigenous games and in the first year of the local archery program the group brought home some hardware. Haley Broadbent who runsThe National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) in Rainy River First Nations brought 10 young archers from… Read more: Local archery club brings home medals from Alberta Indigenous Games
After serving less than a year in prison, Lindsey Coyle will be released on parole this September with the duration of her sentence to be served at home in Fort Frances. According to the Parole Board of Canada (PBC): “Parole is part of a sentence and may be granted only… Read more: Coyle to be released on parole
It took a while for construction to get finished but since reopening the pool at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances has seen lots of activity. Recreation and Aquatics Supervisor Ria Cuthbertson says that there has been a great uptake for all of the programs offered at the pool.… Read more: Pool bustling with activity after reopening
There are a few new events added to the horse riding program this year and a strong group of competitors. Angela Halvorsen Smith is on the fair’s board of directors as well as taking lead on the horse show portion of the event. She says she reached out to the… Read more: Riding ring to host full slate of programming again
While yoga is in the name, the owners of Rainy Lake Zen Life Yoga are hoping to offer more than just yoga classes in an effort to help others experience self-care locally. Co-owners Paula Plichta and Fiona Ryle opened the centre in Alberton, across from Badiuk’s Powersports in May, after… Read more: New option available for those looking to relax in the Fort Frances area
Disclaimer this article contains mentions of suicide. Robin Taylor Wright has been hosting trivia nights at Hallett Brewing for the better part of a year and now he’s hoping to use trivia to shed some light on mental health issues. “I did always want to do a charity thing, just… Read more: Local trivia host giving back with Robin Williams trivia night
Over the last several weeks, the Fort Frances Lakers have announced that more players from last season’s squad are coming back to play this fall. With each social media post they include comments from Lakers GM Luke Judson. Local forward Landon Lowes returns after a rookie year that saw him… Read more: Fort Frances Lakers announce more returning players.
The 2024 Summer Olympics started events yesterday, with Canada’s first athletes participating in archery and women’s soccer today. The Opening Ceremonies for the Paris Olympics will be the first to be held outside of a stadium as the parade of athletes will be carried through the heart of Paris on… Read more: Olympic events have kicked off, opening ceremonies tomorrow
2022 champions Ian Waterer and Motei Demers went wire to wire over three days to win for their second time on Rainy Lake after a second place finish last year. It was an up and down tournament for most teams. Many teams told MC Shane Beckett that it was a… Read more: Ian Waterer, Motei Demers win Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship
While it was a program stacked with musical talent, it was a returning champion that took the crown at Quest for the Best 2024. Jaykob Ryll’s performance of Creed’s My Sacrifice wowed the crowd enough to make him People’s Choice for the second set and the judges agreed. Previously the… Read more: Ryll takes second Quest crown
Despite the difference in nationalities and the divide of the river, Rainy River and Baudette have been successful partners over many years. Baudette was initially settled in 1891, according to the Lake of the Woods Historical Society, but really took off a decade later when the CN Railroad reached Lake… Read more: Rainy River and Baudette enjoy a long storied history as neighbo(u)rs
For the last two years, Shane Beckett has been the voice of the weigh-ins at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, getting to interact with all of the teams at the end of each of the three days of fishing. His voice was well known because he has announced lineups… Read more: The voice of the weigh-ins… Weighs in
Community Living Fort Frances and District recently opened its new Resource Centre which it hopes will serve all members of the community and not just the ones the non-profit serves. The organization is geared toward helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead independent community lives. The resource centre which… Read more: Resource Centre looks to build community inclusion
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will arrive in Emo this week to show off their formation horseback riding skills. Given the police force’s name, horses have been integral to the RCMP since its inception as the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in the 1800s. In 1886 performances at the training grounds… Read more: RCMP musical ride goes tonight in Emo
Last week consultants from Nordicity were in Fort Frances conducting a series of pop up consultations with the public as they develop strategic plans for the Town’s culture department in general and the Fort Frances Museum more specifically. Gaeby Abrahams is a senior consultant with Nordicity and was in town… Read more: Town developing plans for Culture, museum
On June 25 MPP for Kenora-Rainy River announced funding to help non-profit groups and organizations deliver programming for seniors. The funding comes from the Seniors Community Grants program and there are several recipients in the Rainy River District specifically. Canadian Mental Health Association, Fort Frances Branch is receiving $3,485. Golden… Read more: Rickford announces funding for seniors programs
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Two major road rehab projects on major thoroughfares in town will complicate life for everyone looking to get around town starting in May. There are two major projects that the town has ongoing: Third Street from Central Avenue to York Ave, then work on Scott Street from Reid Avenue to… Read more: Road work to complicate traffic throughout summer
It was an ending fit to honour the two players who were on many people’s minds the afternoon of Sunday, April 13, 2025, as Fort Frances team Betty’s Boys won the final of the first-ever Fort Frances Men’s Mental Health Memorial Basketball Tournament. Between the third place game and the… Read more: Basketball tournament raises funds, awareness for men’s mental health
Fort Frances High School’s annual spring musical opens tonight as the curtains rise on Curtains, a comical murder mystery musical which is actually set in the world of theatre, adding layers to the complexity of the show. Curtains got its start in 2006, with a premier on Broadway in 2007,… Read more: Musical whodunnit set to take Townshend Theatre stage
The final show of the 2024-25 Tour de Fort season features Rum Ragged, a traditional folk band primarily made up of members from Newfoundland, with a Nova Scotian thrown in to help the mix. Coming up on 10 years together in 2026, Rum Ragged has carried the sound of Newfoundland… Read more: Rum Ragged bringing the music of the East Coast across Canada
Warning: This article deals with discussions of mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or thoughts of harm, contact the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 9-8-8. Local basketball players are hoping to cast a light onto the dark side of men’s mental… Read more: Basketball tournament hopes to bring focus to men’s mental health
The Fort Frances Lakers will look to advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in years with a win tonight at the Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay. In front of an announced crowd of 824 fans, the Lakers jumped out to a first period… Read more: Lakers force game seven tonight in Thunder Bay
A local swimmer is making great lengths in the pool and taking her skills to the next level. When Ayiana Gagne started at the University of Victoria (UVic), she didn’t make the swim team, but she was invited to join the school’s development team, and after a lot of hard… Read more: Local swimmer makes a splash on U Sports national stage
On March 25, Winnipeg-based Dirty Catfish Brass Band (DCBB) are bringing their horns (and other instruments) to Fort Frances for the penultimate show of the 2024-25 Tour de Fort passport season. When some people hear the term “brass band,” their mind might go to a Salvation Army-style band playing Christmas… Read more: Brass band bringing New Orleans-style funk to Fort Frances
April will mark one year with the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service for interim Fire Chief Dave Robertson. Robertson says that so much has happened in his time in the role, it feels like more than a year, but in a good way. “We’re a little shy of a year… Read more: A year on, interim fire chief pleased with progress
It was almost five years ago to the day, just two days off, that B.C. singer-songwriter Ryan McMahon performed the last Tour de Fort series show before COVID-19 lockdowns went into place; he’s returning Saturday night to play the Fort Frances Legion. He doesn’t have new material to promote this… Read more: Five years after he was the last performance before COVID, Ryan McMahon makes a return to Fort Frances
Shelby and Brett are both Fort Frances locals who met back in their elementary school days, so their wedding last July was the culmination of years of friendship blossoming into love. “Brett and I have known each other since elementary school,” Shelby said. “We attended different schools but through sports… Read more: A Mud Lake City wedding Shelby Tymkin and Brett Mann July 27, 2024
A new speed sign will warn you when you breach the speed limit on second street and collect data on traffic habits in town. Holly Chant is a Health promoter with the Northwestern Health Unit and was key to getting the sign put in place. “We had the opportunity to… Read more: Health Unit places new speed sign on Second St. East
The Muskies gave up a tough goal 30 seconds into Saturday afternoon’s final against the Thomas Aquinas Saints, a deflection made it past goaltender Danielle Schram, and the Muskies struggled on offense for about three quarters of the game, but all that matters is what’s on the board after 60… Read more: Third period comeback sends Muskie girls hockey team to OFSAA
A back and forth affair between the Dryden Eagles and the Fort Frances Muskies inevitably ended in an extra period Saturday afternoon in Kenora, but the Muskies were able to take advantage and come out on top, securing a spot in OFSAA playoffs. Aiden Jean started the scoring for the… Read more: Muskie boys win NORWOSSA hockey championship in overtime
Fort Frances Youth Soccer has opened up registration for the 2025 season and the call for volunteers is going out. Joshua Stevens is the new president of Fort Frances Youth Soccer and he says they’re hoping for another great season. “Our hopes for this year is that overall our children… Read more: As youth soccer opens registration, volunteers needed
The Fort Frances Muskie girls beat St. Patrick Saints two matches to none in the best of three series, with the Muskies dropping just one set over the two matches, setting the team up to return to OFSAA playoffs for the first time in five years. After a dominant performance… Read more: Muskie girls volleyball team returns to OFSAA after five-year absence
The Great Canadian Road Trip 2.0 featuring Jason McCoy, Jason Blaine and Chad Brownlee stops at the Townshend Theatre in Fort Frances on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Singer-songwriter Jason McCoy is on his second iteration of the Great Canadian Road Trip, which he previously toured with Doc Walker and Michelle… Read more: Great Canadian Road Trip featuring Canadian country stars stops in Fort Frances
Chief Building Officer (CBO) for the Town of Fort Frances John Burrows was notified around noon on Tuesday that a house under renovation had slipped from its supports. According to Burrows, the house at 700 Crowe Ave. in the east end of Fort Frances was having its foundation replaced. “We… Read more: After slipping from supports, house under renovation at Second and Crowe to be demolished
The Fort Frances Lakers are experiencing their best season in recent memory and a portion of that success can be attributed to the goaltending tandem of Gunner Paradis of Thunder Bay and Nolan Koethler (pronounced Ket-ler) of Drayton Valley, AB. The pair have helped the Lakers to fifth in the… Read more: Lakers Goalies pushing each other to be better
In a press release Tuesday, federal Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty highlighted the measures the government is taking to further strengthen security at the Canada-United States border. The new measures expand on the $1.3 billion Border Plan the Canadian Government announced in December. Which were agreed upon by Prime… Read more: Government highlights new course of action which delays tariffs
A group of museums and cultural centres from across northwestern Ontario are looking to add to their list of indigenous veterans from the region’s First Nations. The Times spoke with Jessie Richard, Curator at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre (Manitou Mounds), one of several institutions involved with the project. “It’s a partnership… Read more: Northwestern Ontario institutions looking to tell the stories of region’s indigenous veterans
A local OPP officer has organized a hockey game between players from local organizations and the local high school hockey teams in a fundraising effort for a first responders support organization. Kristina Bombay is a Mobile Crisis Response Officer with the Fort Frances OPP detachment and she has organized the… Read more: Local first responders to face off against high school players in fundraising game for mental health supports
Those used Scott St. this week in the evening during the extreme cold temperatures the region experienced will have been subject to flickering of the new street lights installed in December. Operations and Facilities Manager Travis Rob says that in the transition to LED lighting, the aesthetic was considered over… Read more: Form over function the cause for new lights flickering in extreme cold
Over the last few months users at the Memorial Sports Complex might have noticed piles of bricks under tarps in the halls, these bricks now form privacy walls in the six of the arenas’ public dressing rooms (four in Ice for Kids and two in ‘52 Canadians). According to Manager… Read more: New walls add privacy to arena changing rooms
A Jan. 10 Facebook post officially announced the retirement of long-time CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Veldron Vogan after over 30 years working for the town. Stepping into the role is a face new to the area but experienced in working with municipalities. Shara Lavalee steps into the role after working with different communities… Read more: New CAO/Clerk-Treasurer takes over in Rainy River following Veldron Vogan retirement
In December Tour De Fort announced that Alternative Folk Rockers Shred Kelly would be coming to the Townshend Theatre. The show, which is ticketed separate from the annual passport series, is on Jan. 24. Shred Kelly is based out of British Columbia but vocalist and keyboard player Sage McBride has… Read more: Tour de Fort brings Shred Kelly to Fort Frances
On Thursday Dec. 19, 2024 the Township of Emo issued a press release stating that the township’s council had decided to seek a judicial review, and said they would not comment further as the matter is proceeding through the courts. In the release the Township reiterated its Declaration of Equality,… Read more: Emo requests judicial review of Human Rights Tribunal decision
After a successful first year, the Fort Frances Lakers AAA minor hockey program has decided to expand to more age groups this year. On October 22 the Lakers announced that the program would expand to include mixed groups from U9, born in 2016 up to U15 born in 2010 as… Read more: Junior Lakers AAA spring hockey program ramping up in a big way
After planning began before the COVID-19 pandemic, an Indigenous and Métis heritage space has opened at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. The space opened earlier this fall after years of pandemic induced delay, but Destiny Wilson, an Indigenous Care Coordinator with Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre says the room has… Read more: New Indigenous healing room in operation at La Verendrye Hospital
After being up for sale for a few years, Wood’s Quality Bakery in Rainy River has changed hands with former owner Sharilyn Wood officially retiring as of Nov. 8 It was a friend that told Jen Zehr and her husband Jason about the bakery for sale in northern Ontario from… Read more: Donuts still flowing at Rainy River Bakery and Restaurant under new ownership
When former Fort Frances resident Kevin Kozar passed away last June, it was a blow to the KC Minor Hockey Association in Thunder Bay. This year, they renamed their pre-Christmas hockey tournament after the association’s former president. The tournament had long been referred to as the KC Christmas Classic but… Read more: U18 Canadians included in ceremony at renamed Kozar Christmas Classic in KCMHA
Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, the Fort Frances Fire Department responded to a call at Walmart in Fort Frances concerning a worrying smell. Later that evening the department responded to a multi-vehicle collision on the Noden Causeway. Interim Fort Frances Fire Chief Dave Robertson says the Walmart incident… Read more: Fort Frances Fire Department responds to two calls Wednesday
If you’re looking for an hour to shop for yourself or a bite to eat during the Holly Daze Christmas Parade, Emo Feed has you covered. Don’t forget to shop their deals too. Emo Feed is bringing back their children’s story hour again this year. Parents can either sit with… Read more: Emo Feed has lots to offer during Holly Daze and beyond
Following offseason improvements, the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is hoping for a snowier year on the trails. After a season that saw very little trail usage due to a lack of snow, and the Jackrabbits ski club only got in three lessons, club president Debbie Jean is hopeful that… Read more: Ski Club hoping for better snow season this winter
The Fort Frances Lakers are seven points ahead of the Red Lake Miners in the SIJHL standings and two players were named in the league’s three stars again as they took on second overall Sioux Lookout Bombers last weekend. The Lakers jumped out to a two-goal lead in the first… Read more: Lakers sweep second place Bombers in weekend series
Parts are being installed and the ice plant in the ‘52 Canadians rink at the Memorial Sports Centre should be undergoing testing over the next week or so. Ice making is set to begin as soon as possible, though the Town has provided no timeline for the availability of the… Read more: ‘52 Canadians ice plant to be commissioned this week
The Rainy River District got its first real dose of snow Sunday night into Monday, making roads sloppy and slippery. It’s important to adjust your driving habits as we shift from fall and summer driving into winter driving. Charlotte Bazylewski is a driving instructor at the Rainy Lake Campus of… Read more: Driving instructor gives advice on safe driving this winter
Back in September, the Ontario government made it so convenience stores could sell alcohol products one of the places that opted into alcohol sales in the Fort Frances area is The Great Bear. The gas station east of Fort Frances is a hot spot for fishermen in the summer gassing… Read more: Pick up some Christmas cheer on your way out of town at The Great Bear
The Riverside Foundation for Healthcare’s November 50/50 will draw in just a few days, if you’re looking to bolster your bank account for the rest of your Christmas shopping. Once November’s winner is drawn, ticket sales for December’s draw will start, which make great gifts. Allison Cox is the director… Read more: Need some Christmas cash? Get your Riverside Foundation for Healthcare 50/50 ticket today!
On Tuesday afternoon the Fort Frances Power Corporation’s (FFPC) staff and board members gathered to celebrate the milestone safety marker with a pizza party. President and CEO of FFPC Joerg Ruppenstein praised his team for staying safe on the job. “We work in a very unforgiving industry, accidents often result… Read more: Local utility celebrates quarter million safe hours
Fresh off the release of his new full-length album Canadian Folk Music Award Winner, Ian Sherwood will take to the stage at the Townshend Theatre in Fort Frances on his Broken Little Heart Tour on Dec. 6. Sherwood, who hails from Nova Scotia has been interested in music for as… Read more: Ian Sherwood bringing his Broken Little Heart (album) to Fort Frances
A team skipped by Kim Beaudry out of the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre (CFFCC) will head south to Barrie to participate in the Canadian Club Curling Championship starting Monday. Many gathered at the CFFCC on Monday evening to send off Team Beaudry after their usual Monday evening game. Coming… Read more: Team Beaudry heading to national Curling Club Championship next week
The head coach of the Fort Frances High School Muskie Boys hockey team hopes the return of several seniors and players from past years will be key to the team’s return to OFSAA this year. When high school hockey tryouts took place in September, many of the players had had… Read more: Muskie boys look to lean on experience as the season ramps up
The Fort Frances High School Muskie Girls hockey team will be looking to get to the Ontario provincial championship tournament for the first time in several years as Jordan Larson steps into head coaching after serving as an assistant coach with Shane Bliss for the last two years. Stepping into… Read more: Muskie girls look to return to OFSAA under new head coach
After missing the better part of a year at the Memorial Sports Centre, the Cyclones swim club is looking to rebound from a year that set them back in their growth track. Tammy Thibault is the chair of the Cyclones board of directors, she says while COVID and the pool… Read more: Swim club hoping to expand add new swimmers after difficult year
This year, Canadian Country Music Association Award winner Tim Hicks has been all over Canada, played in Germany and the UK and was most recently Australia before returning home for a string of shows across northwestern Ontario. When he takes the stage at the Townshend Theatre, he’ll be on show… Read more: Tim Hicks brings Campfire Troubadour acoustic duo to Northwestern Ontario
Lindsay Dixon, called to the Ontario bar in June has joined the offices of Phillips Miller. A Fort Frances native, Dixon returns home following her legal studies at the University of Windsor, in southern Ontario. Taking advantage of a special program at the University of Windsor, Dixon was able to… Read more: Local law office adds new local lawyer to roster
The popular radio bingo in aid of the Fort Frances Girls and Women’s hockey association is gearing up for another year starting on Monday Oct. 28. “We started back in the 2015-16 season with our first bingo,” said organizer Craig Miller. “Up to that point we had just kind of… Read more: Radio bingo in support of Girls and Women’s Hockey Association resuming for season
Investments in critical minerals infrastructure are essential to enable Canada to seize the enormous economic opportunity the low-carbon economy presents and to capitalize on our rich mineral resources. Canada is well positioned to be a global leader and a first-class producer of a wide variety of critical minerals that are… Read more: Federal Government looks to unlock critical minerals development in Northern Ontario with new funding
Kids and Company, promoters of children’s entertainment in the Rainy River District, has announced the lineup for their 2024-25 season. “This season is Kids and Company’s 30th anniversary, so we are excited to make all the shows free for everybody in the community, we’re not charging any admission price this… Read more: Kids and Company announces lineup for free 30th season
Lindsay Hamilton has been a therapist with other organizations in the Fort Frances area for several years but has been working for about a year to open an independent practice. Dust Off the Soul (DOTS) Art Therapy is the new practice’s name and it’s located at 265 Scott St. the… Read more: New art therapy practice opens on Scott St.
It was a two-win weekend for the Fort Frances Lakers over the Kam River Fighting Walleye as the Lakers swept a two game home-and-home series between the two. While Kam River Forward Jett Mintenko scored a hattrick it wasn’t enough for the Walleye to overcome the Lakers scoring efforts. Evan… Read more: Lakers take two against Kam River
It was another homecoming game to remember as the FFHS Muskie defense pitched its second consecutive shutout and the offense executed well as the Muskies surged to a 35-0 win. The scoring started with Senior Griffin Webb when he made a short touchdown run in the first quarter for the… Read more: Muskies win homecoming game
The longer they stood on stage and the more teams from the day one top five whose hands they shook, the more Vince and Vance Allan were convinced they’d win. When day one leaders Pete Medved and Raymond King pulled four small fish out of their live well after their… Read more: Allan brothers win Rainy River Walleye Tournament
The Brielmann family runs a farm of 9,600 acres in the Pinewood area, growing corn, canola, soybeans and wheat, but over the years their operations have expanded, now serving farmers across the District. In addition to their own farm, the family also operates Pinewood Crop Services which serves agriculture operations… Read more: Brielmann farms – growing the district
It’s not often that you hear of a parent following in their child’s footsteps but that’s exactly what Fort Frances Kiwanis president Dana-Lynn Begin has done. It was Begin’s daughter McKenna who was president before taking on a new role with Kiwanis on a bigger scale as Governor for the… Read more: Kiwanis volunteerism is all in the Begin family
For 10 plus years the junior fishing event has been bringing kids out to the Rainy River Walleye tournament and getting them involved in the weekend event. Kids from across the Rainy River District and into Minnesota come out annually to fish off the dock in Hannam Park. Gabrielle Langlais… Read more: Kids tournament encourages future of angling
Local rock band Kings of None has had a busy summer with shows across the Rainy River District. One of the highlights being opening for Helix at the Rainy River 120 celebrations, they return to Rainy River as the main event for Saturday night under the big tent. Lead singer… Read more: Kings of None returns to Rainy River to wrap up 25th walleye tournament
The Fort Frances Lakers had an undefeated weekend to open the 2024-25 SIJHL season against the Kenora Islanders. The Lakers took game one in a dominant 7-1 fashion while game two was a back and forth affair that ended in a tie. Lakers fans didn’t have to wait long as… Read more: Lakers earn win, tie in first weekend back
Lisa Hughes has joined the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre coming from the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre where she was previously curator. Originally from Stroud, ON, Hughes has been around the world before she ended up in Fort Frances. “I studied classical studies and I really enjoyed it,… Read more: New curator brings love of artifacts to Fort Frances Museum
Tomorrow, Sept. 18, 2024 in conjunction with the Seven Generations Education Institute’s Anishinaabemodaa – Waking Up Ojibwe program, Naicatchewenin First Nation (NFN) is hosting an all day conference on revitalizing the local indigenous language. Brian Smith is one of the organizers, he says they hope to see more people learning… Read more: Naicatchewenin hosting Anishinaabemowin language summit
The 2024-25 Tour De Fort season launches on Sept. 25 with Allison Lupton band at the Townshend Theatre. Lupton brings a career steeped in Canadian folk music history to the first show of the season. Lupton comes from rural roots which she says has impacted her music. “I grew up… Read more: Allison Lupton bringing folk music charms to Fort Frances
When they take to the ice on Friday night, the Fort Frances Lakers will hope to improve on a season that saw them finish second from last with a 12 win, 31 loss record with four overtime losses and a pair shootout losses. The staff, consisting of General Manager and… Read more: Lakers looking to take the next step as season begins Friday
On Oct. 5 the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir will hold its first ever Harvest Fundraising Dinner. After the board’s AGM in May, Times Columnist Kim Jo Bliss wrote that the Abattoir is in a cash crunch as Desnoyers says. “As I’m sure you’re aware, as an article in May… Read more: Fundraiser looks to keep regional institution up and running
After being closed for a long time, Busy Beaver fuels in Rainy River has finally reopened meaning Rainy River residents can get gas on the Canadian side of the border now. It has been a long process but Haley and Kevin Broadbent are the new owners of the only gas… Read more: Busy Beaver fuels celebrates grand reopening under new ownership
Tickets sales for the Pirates of the Riverside Gala have set sail at a blistering pace, with the event nearly sold out, organizers are still seeking donations to make the event a success. As of Monday afternoon, the tickets for the event were nearing 75 per cent sold out according… Read more: Riverside gala tickets selling fast, donations needed
Many local volleyball players had an opportunity to attend the Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG) last week and one team brought home a medal from the stiff competition. Ruthann McGinnis organized the teams from Rainy River First Nations (RRFNs). She says when they held tryouts in the spring they had a… Read more: Local volleyball teams meet the challenge at Alberta Indigenous Games
A group of archers from the area recently competed in the Alberta Indigenous games and in the first year of the local archery program the group brought home some hardware. Haley Broadbent who runsThe National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) in Rainy River First Nations brought 10 young archers from… Read more: Local archery club brings home medals from Alberta Indigenous Games
After serving less than a year in prison, Lindsey Coyle will be released on parole this September with the duration of her sentence to be served at home in Fort Frances. According to the Parole Board of Canada (PBC): “Parole is part of a sentence and may be granted only… Read more: Coyle to be released on parole
While yoga is in the name, the owners of Rainy Lake Zen Life Yoga are hoping to offer more than just yoga classes in an effort to help others experience self-care locally. Co-owners Paula Plichta and Fiona Ryle opened the centre in Alberton, across from Badiuk’s Powersports in May, after… Read more: New option available for those looking to relax in the Fort Frances area
Disclaimer this article contains mentions of suicide. Robin Taylor Wright has been hosting trivia nights at Hallett Brewing for the better part of a year and now he’s hoping to use trivia to shed some light on mental health issues. “I did always want to do a charity thing, just… Read more: Local trivia host giving back with Robin Williams trivia night
The 2024 Summer Olympics started events yesterday, with Canada’s first athletes participating in archery and women’s soccer today. The Opening Ceremonies for the Paris Olympics will be the first to be held outside of a stadium as the parade of athletes will be carried through the heart of Paris on… Read more: Olympic events have kicked off, opening ceremonies tomorrow
2022 champions Ian Waterer and Motei Demers went wire to wire over three days to win for their second time on Rainy Lake after a second place finish last year. It was an up and down tournament for most teams. Many teams told MC Shane Beckett that it was a… Read more: Ian Waterer, Motei Demers win Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship
While it was a program stacked with musical talent, it was a returning champion that took the crown at Quest for the Best 2024. Jaykob Ryll’s performance of Creed’s My Sacrifice wowed the crowd enough to make him People’s Choice for the second set and the judges agreed. Previously the… Read more: Ryll takes second Quest crown
For the last two years, Shane Beckett has been the voice of the weigh-ins at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, getting to interact with all of the teams at the end of each of the three days of fishing. His voice was well known because he has announced lineups… Read more: The voice of the weigh-ins… Weighs in
Community Living Fort Frances and District recently opened its new Resource Centre which it hopes will serve all members of the community and not just the ones the non-profit serves. The organization is geared toward helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead independent community lives. The resource centre which… Read more: Resource Centre looks to build community inclusion
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will arrive in Emo this week to show off their formation horseback riding skills. Given the police force’s name, horses have been integral to the RCMP since its inception as the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in the 1800s. In 1886 performances at the training grounds… Read more: RCMP musical ride goes tonight in Emo
Last week consultants from Nordicity were in Fort Frances conducting a series of pop up consultations with the public as they develop strategic plans for the Town’s culture department in general and the Fort Frances Museum more specifically. Gaeby Abrahams is a senior consultant with Nordicity and was in town… Read more: Town developing plans for Culture, museum
On June 25 MPP for Kenora-Rainy River announced funding to help non-profit groups and organizations deliver programming for seniors. The funding comes from the Seniors Community Grants program and there are several recipients in the Rainy River District specifically. Canadian Mental Health Association, Fort Frances Branch is receiving $3,485. Golden… Read more: Rickford announces funding for seniors programs
