The weather sure has been frightful, but family time is delightful, for Jersey Buist and her mom Joelle. The pair headed out with dad Chad, for horseback riding, ice fishing and family fun. If you have pictures of your family staying safe and active during COVID-19, send them to us, […]
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The weather sure has been frightful, but family time is delightful, for Jersey Buist and her mom Joelle. The pair headed out with dad Chad, for horseback riding, ice fishing and family fun. If you have pictures of your family staying safe and active during COVID-19, send them to us, […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
To some a phone call may not mean much, but for others, it is what they look forward to each week. The Senior Companion Project released their friendly phone call pilot project in October 2020 and it has been gaining traction since then. Andrea Avis, coordinator of the Senior Companion […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Big improvements are set to take place in the Township of Emo that will improve water infrastructure and provide more jobs. On Feb. 8, a virtual infrastructure event was held with Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, and […]
In the February 10 edition of the Fort Frances Times, we incorrectly identified the recipients of two bladder scanners purchased by the Riverside Foundation for Health Care from 50/50 lottery proceeds. The correct recipients are Rainycrest Long Term Care and La Verendrye Hospital. The Times apologizes for any inconvenience this […]
During every trip to the supermarket we must make choices between the price, health, and convenience aspects of the foods we buy. Most people tend to believe that fresh is always the best option, and in many cases it is, but what about frozen vegetables? Are they just as nutritious […]
A group of cousins social distance northwestern Ontario style, in front of a beautiful Wasaw sunset, after a fun-filled day of ice fishing and making snow angels. If you have a photo of your family staying save and active during COVID-19, send it to us, so we can share it […]
April 24, 1940 – February 5, 2021 It is with deep sadness that the family of Morris Cecil Begin, age 80 years, passed away suddenly from cancer, with his wife and children at his side at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Morris was the son of the late Alphonse & Grace […]
Press Release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly after 8:00 pm on February 12, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to an assault at a business on Scott Street in Fort Frances. Officers attended the business and identified evidence of a robbery that had taken place. Robbery […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 904 new cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday. The province is also reporting 964 cases from Monday that were not reported earlier due to the Family Day holiday. Thirteen more deaths from the virus were reported Tuesday, and there were also 13 recorded […]
Over the long weekend, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced a total of 51 new COVID-19 positive test results in the Kenora region. “We have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 positive test results in the Kenora region since early January”, says Dr Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer […]
