Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Voyageurs National Park staff will begin removing hazard markers and secondary aids to navigation within the park this week, starting on Rainy Lake, then moving to the Namakan Basin, which includes Kabetogama, Namakan, and Sand Point Lakes. Weather and other variables will determine the exact days when removal occurs. In […]
The era in which I grew up, in life and in sports reporting, was known for its macho…and that’s being charitable. In terms of gender comparisons, sport was often considered an oil and water mix. Consequently, when the so-called “Battle of the Sexes” came along in 1973, it was regarded […]
A group of people will gather to line Scott St. this weekend against abortion. Carole Mackintosh is one of the organizers for the annual Life Chain event taking place from 2:30-3:30 on Sunday, October 6. She says the event is an hour of peaceful protest, prayer and discussion against abortion. […]
Around 200 bass anglers from nine nations converged in Fredericton, New Brunswick over the past week to participate in the Pan-American Black Bass Championship, taking place on the Saint John River that flows through the province. Canada, the United States, China, Puerto Rico, Columbia, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Wolastoqey […]
I cannot believe September is over! Time is flying by and I am afraid our summer weather is going to leave us. I ended up not feeling great last week but pushed my way through because we had a cattle sale. I had some good “personal assistants” that really made […]
Oct 3, 1932 – Sept 24, 2024 Rino Franceschini, age 92, formerly of Fort Frances, Ontario, passed away Monday, September 24, 2024, in Osoyoos, B.C., with his loving wife Annette (Hughes) by his side. Rino retired as an automotive shop teacher at Fort Frances High School in 1989 and was […]
The family of John Pohanka, 90, of Fort Frances, Ont., is very saddened to announce his passing on September 29, 2024. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
“Remember the time when you could go to Thanksgiving with your relatives and not complain about politics the whole time?” That question was put forth by Tim Walz who is running for the Vice Presidency of the United States. It is often noted that families share eighty-five percent of common […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the August/September 50/50 jackpot is Judy Audette of Fort Frances, ON with the winning ticket number MM-8885924. Judy is the lucky recipient of $12,700, our largest jackpot in months, with the same amount going to the Foundation. […]
I would like to introduce myself as the newest columnist for the Fort Frances Times. Foremost, I acknowledge that I live, work, and play in the Traditional Territory of Treaty #3, home of the Anishinaabe People. I will be sharing some innovative evidence-informed solutions that advocate and educate, as well […]
The National Park Service, in collaboration with Voyageurs Conservancy, has acquired and permanently preserved a 51-acre site on Rainy Lake, furthering conservation efforts within Voyageurs National Park. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the ongoing mission to protect natural habitats and parklands for public enjoyment. Superintendent Bob DeGross expressed […]
When I was young, which wasn’t yesterday but rather more than 50 years ago (yikes), a trusted friend of mine had a signature response to whenever I dared to complain or whine, the woe-is-me sort of thing, and the advice was this – “what are you going to do about […]
