The Alzheimer Society’s sixth-annual “Ride for Memories” is on for this Saturday (Sept. 6). And for those who have procrastinated about registering, there is still time left. “I would like them if they could still call,” said Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of the Kenora-Rainy River District. […]
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The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Consumer Survey is halfway completed. Since the survey launched, Aug. 15, 30 surveys have been completed by the community, giving their input on consumer requirements, as well as suggestions for improvements to the local community. The Chamber is aiming for 100 surveys to be […]
Barwick continued their undefeated streak in the Rainy River District Fastball League playoffs with a 7-3 victory Tuesday night over Rainy River in the league final. The Blue Knights came into the RRDFL playoffs as the defending champ—although certainly not the favourites after a sub-par regular season—but proved they belonged […]
School may not have been on the minds of students this summer, but at Tuesday evening’s Rainy River District School Board meeting, the board highlighted many of the projects and programs that kept them busy in preparation for the new school year. One of the highlights was the student success […]
The Fort Frances Jr. Sabres opened up their exhibition schedule in fine fashion last night, routing the visiting Wisconsin Mustangs 9-3. Despite a deadlocked 2-2 score after one period, the Sabres took full control in the final 40 minutes—carrying much of the play en route to a landslide victory. Gabe […]
Meet the team that brings you the news! We introduce the Fort Frances editorial staff. News is their business but they don’t mind having a little fun every now and then. Last week the Fort Frances Times introduced you too Ravyn Bedard, a guitar shredding 16 year old living here […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Consumer Survey is halfway completed. Since the survey launched, Aug. 15, 30 surveys have been completed by the community, giving their input on consumer requirements, as well as suggestions for improvements to the local community. The Chamber is aiming for 100 surveys to be […]
The Rainy River District Fastball League playoffs wrap up this week—but the two teams in the finals aren’t likely who the pundits would’ve predicted based on the regular season standings. The top two ranked teams after the regular season, Big Grassy and Sight & Sound, dropped their opening two games […]
The weekly skeet shooting club at the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club will be holding their club championship and season wrap this Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. Spectators are certainly welcome and a strong contingent of experienced shooters will certainly look to put on a show. Bragging rights are certainly on […]
Mr. Editor: We are writing this letter to bring awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is an umbrella term that describes a range of disabilities that occur as a direct result of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre would like to make the public aware […]
It is with sadness that the family of Shirley Pelkey announce her peaceful passing on Aug. 30, 2008 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. at the age of 85. She was born March 15, 1923 in Fort Frances to the late Frederick & Pearl Morrison. Shirley received her […]
