Did you know? In Canada, motor vehicle collisions remain the second-leading cause of injury and hospitalization, and the third-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths. Fatal motor vehicle collisions Canada continues to see a troubling trend in fatal motor vehicle collisions. Most of these deaths are preventable, often resulting from speeding, […]
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If you are looking for a powerful read, may I recommend Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane, a British writer widely thought of as one of the most influential contemporary voices in nature writing. You may have to wait a few weeks yet, as this book is only available […]
By Times Staff
Despite warming trends, winter conditions continue across the North West Region. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobile riders to make safety their top priority every time they head out on the trails. The OPP says they have seen several fatalities in their jurisdiction over the course of winter […]
Gardening season is just around the corner so I always use the last few days of winter for some garden planning. One of the best ways to plan is by using seed catalogues or seed company websites. There are many online and mail order seed and plant suppliers in both […]
Two letters appeared in your pages last week which touch on a common theme: the responsible stewardship of municipal tax dollars. This ‘Tale of Two Cities’ — Fort Frances and Emo — could not be more stark. It also provides an opportunity to address Helen Cates’ misinformation. In Fort Frances, […]
Dear Editor: This is in response to Leon DeGagne’s letter last week. Leon’s decades of experience as a successful local business owner give him strong credibility when speaking about fiscal responsibility. Due to space, I will focus specifically on the Hallett tugboat rentals, as that is the matter I was […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
A local hockey player is pursing her passion as part of the International Falls Broncos. Addie Brown started playing hockey when she was 4 years old, and grew up playing hockey in Emo, Ontario, for the Emo Express. She played there until her first year of U18. Addie started playing […]
It’s that time of the year, clocks are turned ahead one hour on March 8. Daylight savings times begins, always a sure sign spring is just around the corner. The La Vallee Senior of the Year Nominations are now being accepted. Submit your letter to the Municipal office no later […]
EVENTS CALENDAR In recognition of International Women’s Day and the 2026 theme Give to Gain, community partners are coming together to host a free garage sale for anyone who needs it. Donations accepted Weds. March 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Métis Hall. Clothing, household items, and personal items are […]
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Fort Frances GM’s Steve Maki, left, and Fort Frances Kiwanis Club member Karla Rogoziski show off the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for March yesterday morning, Monday, Mar. 2. Charlotte Berg of Fort Frances was the winner of a Northern Lights Yukon trip, valued […]
By Times Staff
A plan to accelerate finishing the construction of all-season roads towards the Ring of Fire by five years was released by the Ontario government on Monday morning. The Ring of Fire is an area rich with critical minerals including copper, nickel, chromite, platinum and titanium. It is located around 500 […]
By Times Staff
A Fort Frances resident has been arrested and charged following an investigation into a drug overdose that led to a fatality. According to a press release from the OPP, the investigation and arrest stem from an incident that took place on Thursday, June 22, 2023, when officers from the Rainy […]
