Lincoln Dunn Fort Frances High School volleyball coach Terry McMahon, in red, was able to launch his volleyball skills camp, 807 Selects Volleyball Camp, this week. The four week skill development program meets in small groups of six or fewer athletes per session, outdoors at Point Park, in full adherence […]
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In the July 8 Fort Frances Times, Kelli Saunders shared some great information about rusty crayfish in the Lake of the Woods watershed. She explained that rusty crayfish are an invasive species that have been present in Lake of the Woods for upwards of 20 years. They are an aggressive […]
Mrs. Dora Kloosterman (nee van der Lely), formerly of Fort Frances, passed away peacefully at her home in Thunder Bay on Monday, July 13, 2020 at the age of 86 years. Dora was born on December 23, 1933 in Groningen, the Netherlands. She married Romke Kloosterman on March 8, 1956 […]
Press Release More than a dozen new jobs are being created in the region, thanks to provincial funding. Yesterday, the provincial government announced $498,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help increase tourism, boost economic development and create 13 new jobs in the Kenora-Rainy River region. The […]
Press Release TORONTO, July 21, 2020 – Hydro One will be hosting a virtual community engagement session on Thursday, July 30, to inform and gather community feedback on the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Waasigan Transmission Line project. Developing the ToR is the first step in the Environmental […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Hospital workers throughout the Rainy River District staged a protest against Bill 195, which they feel infringes on their rights as workers. Similar rallies have been taking place across the province.
Each fall, hundreds of millions of monarch butterflies migrate from Canada and the United States, to central Mexico, to wait out the unfavourable conditions of northern winters. Each spring, they begin the migration north and need milkweed for food along the way. Milkweed is an important source of nutrients during […]
In loving memory of (Rose) Evelyn Dunsby, who passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020. Born on July 1, 1922, in Vienna, Ontario, Evelyn lived in Vienna for 19 years. At the age of 18, Evelyn made her choice to serve God and kept true to her promise till the […]
PEMBINA, N.D. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists (CBPAS) issued 167 emergency action notifications during the second quarter of 2020. Emergency action notifications are issued when containers are found with prohibited pests. CBPAS in Portal found several weed seeds and insects in a container of steel staples arriving […]
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FYidoctors, the world’s largest optometrist-owned eye care company, has announced that Cousineau Eye Centre has joined the FYidoctors brand. The addition of the Cousineau Eye Centre marks the first FYidoctors location in Fort Frances, ON and the Northwestern Ontario region. The Cousineau Eye Centre was established over 30 years ago […]
It is with heavy hearts the family of Wayne (“Wink”) Comigan announce his sudden passing on Sunday July 12, 2020 at his home in Fort Frances, ON. Wayne was born July 13, 1957. Wayne is survived by his children Crystal, Chantel, Kayla and Matt. He will be greatly missed and […]
Outdoor cooking is one of the best ways to embrace and celebrate the warmer temperatures now upon us. Greek cuisine is one of my all-time favourites, and this personal recipe of mine for Greek Burgers is sure to be a hit at your next backyard cookout. Feel free to replace […]
