Sol MamakwaMPP for Kiiwetinoong Dear editor: I am writing today to urge the Town of Fort Frances to change the name of Colonization Road. The process of colonization devasted First Nations communities across the country. Through the colonial project, our land was taken from us, treaty promises were broken, and […]
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Adam Laskaris
Adam Laskaris
Nominations are now open for the Barbara Laronde Emerging Artist Award for Indigenous women and gender marginalized people in northern Ontario. The award is being offered by Native Women in the Arts (NWIA), a non-profit organization based out of Toronto. The award comes with a plaque and a $3,500 cash […]
A few weeks back while I was still in the U.S. I had a few days to kill in Texas before our final tournament of the season. I went and spent a few days at Ray Roberts Lake, which is the site of the 2021 Bassmaster Classic. I figured scouting […]
Takumi Ito and Jeff Gustafson shared dinner in Texas back in October.
The Fort Frances Lakers are assembling a winning team for the 2020-2021 season. Meet its nine returning favourites. Flynn Perry #21 Age: 20 Hometown: Inuvik, Northwest Territories Position: RW Shoots: RFavourite NHL Player: Taylor HallBest Hockey Memory: First Junior goalFuture Hockey Plans: Play college hockeyFuture School/Career Goals: Attend UVIC “In […]
Caitlin Hartlan Dear editor, When I moved to Fort Frances in 2018, I was shocked that the first signpost to greet me was inscribed with the words “Colonization Road”. Colonization is widely documented as a destructive force in the lives of Indigenous people across Canada, including those in the Rainy […]
For a full Giving Back listing, check out our website at www.fftimes.com. Stuff a cruiser is in need of volunteers, December 5 at locations through the district. Volunteers collect groceries from residents, and pack them into cruisers for people in need. Great for high school hours! Call Charlene at 275-8841 […]
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Natali Tivuncic
Natali Tivuncic
As the first snow falls, it is hard to imagine that COVID-19 has had the world wrapped in its vortex for eight months. For some of us, the hardest adjustment was working from home. But for others, this year has been tougher than most even without the pandemic. Experiencing the […]
File photo The doors are open and renovations are underway at the Fort Frances Out of the Cold shelter, now in its permanent home in the former Apostolic Way Church. The facility is open nightly for residents who need a safeand warm place to spend the night. The facility is […]
Submitted photo Things are looking bright for the west end, thanks to the WRRD Lions Club Festival of Lights competition. More lights up on 2nd St and River Ave E in Rainy River. Break out those Christmas lights and get your entry in to Kreger Auto in Rainy River for […]
Submitted photo Things are looking bright for the west end, thanks to the WRRD Lions Club Festival of Lights competition. More lights up on 2nd St and River Ave E in Rainy River. Break out those Christmas lights and get your entry in to Kreger Auto in Rainy River for […]
Olive May Eisenhauer, 96, of Fort Frances, Ont. passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the La Verendrye General Hospital. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
