Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) is accepting many forms of donations in an effort to help those less fortunate this Christmas. UNFC Executive Director Sheila McMahon says they serve a wide range of people with their services and usage has increased with the current state of the economy. “We […]
Matt Dusk is bringing his interpretation of Old Blue Eyes’ classics around the world. On Nov. 25, he’ll bring those Sinatra songs to the Townshend Theatre for the second show in the Tour De Fort season. Dusk has been running an intense touring schedule. Having spent the early part of […]
It won’t be plunging through an icy Rainy Lake but it’s sure to be plenty cold. The Voyageurs Lions Club is changing things up for what will be their first in-person plunge since before the COVID-19 Pandemic. Rather than jumping through a hole in the ice on New Year’s Day […]
There is a shortage of lifeguards, which has led to a reduction in services at the Memorial Sports Complex. Because of this, the staff that are there are working hard to keep the limited services available. Recreation and Culture Manager Tyler Young says the issue with not having enough trained […]
An awareness walk hosted by partnering health services in the Rainy River District will be held to honor National Addictions Awareness Week surrounding the theme “a community of caring” aiming to highlight the harms, preventative measures, and solutions surrounding substance misuse. The awareness walk will take place on Wednesday, November […]
Mayor-elect Andrew Hallikas is ready to go with a new town council. Hallikas and the new council will be sworn in on Nov. 21 ahead of their first meeting. “I was worried going into election day,” Hallikas said. “Because it looked like turnout was going to be fairly low.” Hallikas […]
The last time Skye Wallace came through Fort Frances was before the pandemic. Wallace is back next week with a new album and show at La Place Rendez-Vous. When The Times spoke with Wallace she was not very long back from touring in Germany and is now preparing to set […]
After a tough start to the season, the Fort Frances Laker’s coach thinks that the team has what it takes to turn things around. The Team has started the season on a 1-7-0-0 record with the lone win coming on a forfeit in the season opener. While he is working […]
Many people think that service clubs like the Lions Club and Kiwanis are something for older, often retired people. But McKenna Begin sees Kiwanis as an opportunity to volunteer and help children in her community. At just 24 years old, McKenna Begin is the President of the Fort Frances Kiwanis […]
A partnership with United Native Friendship Centre, North Western Health Unit and Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre (GHAC) has come together to sponsor a 5 km fun run/walk on the Friday before Haloween. The Monster Mash Dash is set to be a fun evening of family fun, costumes and exercise according […]
The NHL hockey season got underway last night and while at times this Montreal Canadiens fan has been a rabid follower of hockey over the last several years, I know my expectations are very low this year and I feel better for it and I think others might benefit as […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is hosting the seven candidates for town council and two candidates for mayor will be given the chance to address residents of Fort Frances next week as election day approaches. The event takes place next Thursday at the Townshend Theatre. Doors will open at […]
