A perfect June evening 70F (21C), a west wind and sunshine, gave Tuesday evening shooters no excuses. But, it’s a game of 100ths of a second that determine a hit or a miss. Now living in Rainy River, valued FFSC member Zac Manty drove in to be part of the […]
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By Gord Mackintosh
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
I dug deep holes in our Fort Frances backyard, hoping for treasure, ancient settlements, a tunnel to Stedmans for candy. I built shacks there of materials borrowed from back lanes. I never felt guilty because I didn’t raid gardens that often. I also hear wet cement went missing from First […]
“Nicky D” of Baudette, Minnesota and Rainy River, Ontario, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the age of 17, at the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. Nicholas was born on December 5, 2003 in Roseau, Minnesota. He was known for his kind heart, sweetness, goofy personality, and […]
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Firefighters continue to battle Fort Frances 47 – a 407 hectare forest fire burning three kilometres north of Naicatchewenin First Nation. As of last night, 21 crews had been dispatched to the blaze, which is displaying largely smouldering activity. Although the community isn’t in any danger, and no evacuations have […]
Press release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) will begin to wrap up their COVID-19 mass immunization clinics by the end of July. This gives the public a few more weeks to book either their first or second dose appointment to get vaccinated. The vaccine is recommended for anyone aged 12 or older and […]
Kip Avis, 5, took part in the Art in the Park program with the Fort Frances EarlyON Centre. The facility, which provides free children’s programming for kids and their caregivers, has been given the green light to return to outdoor, in-person programs. They hold several events a week, including art […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario’s ombudsman says public health units lack independent oversight and the government should address the gap as soon as possible. Paul Dube released his annual report today, outlining trends and investigations his office handled between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021. Dube says the pandemic made public services more […]
By Spencer Kemp
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The World-Spectator
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The World-Spectator
After hearing about the unmarked graves at the residential school in Kamloops, B.C., Patricia Ballantyne decided to walk from Prince Albert to Ottawa on a journey of healing. Ballantyne set out on the journey alone initially, but was joined by others—family members, friends, supporters and other survivors—as her walk progressed. […]
Seniors Month will wind up today, June 29, with a Drive-Thru Barbecue at the Seniors Centre. Stop by between 4-6 p.m. to pick up your supper or hamburger or hot dog. Comes with a bag of chips, pop and dessert. The deadline is tonight at 9 p.m. for the Riverside […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Stephanie Rae Tremblay announces her passing on Friday, June 25, 2021. Stephanie was born on January 29, 1970 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Lester and Diane Mainville. She grew up in Couchiching First Nation and while she lived all over Canada […]
Environment Canada has issued heat warnings and special weather statements for much of southern Ontario. the weather agency says temperatures will reach into the low 30s in southwestern and eastern Ontario on Monday and Tuesday. Environment Canada says there is an elevated risk of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. It […]
