The Associated Press New York City police turned to familiar tactics ahead of Thursday’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, deploying bomb-sniffing dogs and sand-filled sanitation trucks intended to guard against explosions. But the department’s playbook this year includes an unusual mandate: preventing crowds of any size from gathering in Times Square. […]
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With the kickoff of the ice fishing season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds new and veteran anglers alike of their responsibility to keep themselves safe and to be a considerate member of the ice angling community. Some of Minnesota’s most popular winter fisheries, such as Upper Red Lake, […]
For a full Giving Back listing, check out our website at www.fftimes.com. The Polar Bear Plunge has gone virtual this year! Raise pledges, and film yourself in the cold, with snow swimming, an ice bucket challenge, or other cold, wet activity, and submit your video before January 15! Funds raised […]
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The Economic Development Advisory Committee will be giving way to a newly created Economic Development Executive Committee, to put economic development centre stage, and give Council more direct access to the Town’s economic future, according to a release issued on Monday. “With the ongoing global pandemic, and the demolition of […]
It takes a team to feed a town, and that’s exactly what the Cridland family and Flint House restaurant did on Christmas day as they prepared the Community Christmas Dinner for takeout and delivery, to work within the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the help of dozens of volunteers, […]
The Fort Frances circle of the 121st Christmas Bird Count performed their count on Saturday December 19, organized by the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists. Seven field teams and six feeder watchers made up eighteen participants. The team spotted 28 species and 1627 individuals. Black capped chickadees topped the list […]
The Fort Frances circle of the 121st Christmas Bird Count performed their count on Saturday December 19, organized by the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists. Seven field teams and six feeder watchers made up eighteen participants. The team spotted 28 species and 1627 individuals. Black capped chickadees topped the list […]
The Fort Frances circle of the 121st Christmas Bird Count performed their count on Saturday December 19, organized by the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists. Seven field teams and six feeder watchers made up eighteen participants. The team spotted 28 species and 1627 individuals. Black capped chickadees topped the list […]
The Fort Frances circle of the 121st Christmas Bird Count performed their count on Saturday December 19, organized by the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists. Seven field teams and six feeder watchers made up eighteen participants. The team spotted 28 species and 1627 individuals. Black capped chickadees topped the list […]
Maan Alhmidi The Canadian Press OTTAWA – The federal government says it plans to require air travellers to test negative for COVID-19 before landing in Canada in response to concerns that people vacationing abroad could bring the novel coronavirus home with them. Cabinet ministers met Wednesday morning following criticism from […]
Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is available for skiing and walking/snowshoeing. In order to comply with COVID guidelines the chalet is open only for people accessing rental gear. Face masks must be worn in the chalet (no substitutes please) and users must social distance. No gatherings or parties allowed. Get […]
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The winning ticket has been drawn for the second monthly Riverside Foundation 50/50 draw. The winning ticket number is C-7363469. The winner will be contacted via the phone number provided at time of purchase. Once contacted, the ticket will have to be validated to ensure the rules of play are […]
