A group of tai chi devotees celebrate the end of the Super Summer Programme at the Lions Park in Fort Frances. Sheri DeGagne, left, Josie Miller, instructor Carole Mackintosh, Kathy Guild and Ruth Macedon have been practicing the exercise in the park on Wednesday mornings throughout the summer. Now that […]
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- Allan Bradbury photos
The Fort Frances High School football team started the 2024/25 season in true Muskie fashion – with grit, teamwork and a big win on the scoreboard! The Muskies faced off on Friday afternoon against the John Taylor Pipers, in front of a loud and proud hometown fan base. The Muskies […]
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Plumes of powder paint could be seen all along the Fort Frances river front as dozens of community members showed up for a fun evening of colourful exercise. Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre organized their first annual Dagwaagin (Fall) Colour Run, while a variety of community businesses and organizations got involved […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It’s official: after more than a decade, “Boundless” is a dud. At Monday night’s council meeting, Fort Frances town council accepted a report from administration recommending the town begin the process to officially drop the slogan from its branding identity. The report pointed to the slogan having failed to achieve […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A group of volunteers have revived an organization meant to help the Rainy River Public Library be the best it can be. Doug Robinson is one of a group of Rainy River and area residents who are bringing the Friends of the Rainy River Public Library back to life following […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care has secured physician hospital services, including emergency room coverage, at the Rainy River Health Centre from October 1, 2024, to November 22, 2024. Our Team continues to work on scheduling locums for the remainder of 2024 and is actively engaging with Ontario Health to develop a permanent […]
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A special meeting of Emo Council has been scheduled, to hear from the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) regarding the planned relocation of services from the Emo ambulance base. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and will be held at the Emo […]
While nitrogen is an essential component in healthy soil, high concentrations, from over fertilizing or dog urine, can cause grass and plants to turn yellow or brown. Dog urine is naturally high in nitrogen, salts and other compounds that can cause grass burns. Dog urine alone can lead to brown […]
We all have them: our secret ingredients that transform recipes into one-of-a-kind creations that are to die for. This is what keeps food exciting at the dinner table and makes it unique to us. Although these top 10 of mine officially won’t be a “secret” anymore, I am happy to […]
John Robertson, my predecessor at the Montreal Star on the Expos’ beat in the ’70s, was once asked if he knew how to throw a screwball (It’s entirely possible Robbie also asked the question). In any case, he said he knew. “Place two fingers across the top of Mike Marshall’s […]
Dear editor, Riverside health Care posted the following response to Response to the August 28th Article (Fort Frances Times) After reviewing your article in the Fort Frances Times on August 28, 2024, based on your interview with Dr. Ennett, we would like to offer some clarifying statements for you to […]
