Tonight will see partly cloudy skies with a low of 13 C (55 F). Tomorrow will bring mainly sunny skies and a clear overnight with a high of 25 (77) and a low of 13 (55). Saturday will be sunny and clear with a high of 27 (81) and a […]
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EVENTS CALENDAR Rewind Concert – A Blast from the Past! Thursday, August 28th 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Rainy Lake Square. Get ready to twist, shout, and groove through the decades! Join us for a throwback evening filled with the greatest hits of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s – all live […]
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In light of the lack of affordable rentals for people under 50 and other complications in Fort Frances, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski spoke with the Fort Frances Times about some potential solutions to these complications. Polowski alluded to some potential support under Mark Carney, although this is not […]
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TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prevention program to include all individuals aged 75 years and older, helping to protect those most vulnerable during the upcoming respiratory illness season. “Our government is ensuring the most vulnerable have access to the tools they need to […]
Press release
Fort Frances, Ontario – Representatives from the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) recently returned from the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, following a productive series of meetings with provincial officials and partners. Rainy River Mayor and DRRSB Board Chair Deb Ewald, along with Lake of […]
The Fort Frances High School Muskie Football team started their second week of full equipment practices at Monday August 25. This week of practice culminates on Thursday with the annual Black and Gold inter-squad game at 5 p.m. After the Black and Gold game, the Touchdown Club is hosting a […]
It was 43 years ago this month that Jim Rice the future Baseball Hall of Famer became Jim Rice the Humanity Hall of Famer by saving a little boy’s life. A story always worth repeating, it’s also an example of how a famous athlete, even with a questionable reputation, can […]
Special to the Times
To this day, it’s not uncommon for my friends and I to debate in my living room until sunrise about what’s happening with the Rogues Gallery in Gotham, as if it’s a real city. For many of us, comics and science fiction are more than fun stories. They’re modern myths […]
We are nearing the last long weekend of summer, a time of transition for almost everyone in the district. For many years, Labour Day in Fort Frances was highlighted by the parade, when unions proudly marched down Scott Street and were recognized for their role in building the community. Now, […]
On August 15, 2025, heaven gained a precious soul. Larry passed away peacefully at Riverside Health Care in Fort Frances, surrounded by his loving family, special friends, and Father Mac. On June 1, 1946, an adorable brown-eyed, dimpled, firecracker was born to George and Kirsti Armstrong. He had four siblings: Lorraine […]
Saa gaate Anung – Shining Star It is with great sadness that Brett’s family announce his passing, on August 17, 2025, in Couchiching First Nation, Ontario. Brett was born on March 31, 2006, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to parents Shelley Jourdain and Derek Brown. He is survived by his mother […]






