Born to Hanna and Jacob, of Devlin, Ontario, a boy, Kadmiel David, weighing 9 lbs, on February 4, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Justine (Shay) Liscombe and Tony Campioni, of Devlin, Ontario, a girl, Ava June, weighing 8 lbs 4 oz, on February 3, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Tina Pham and Jason Flatt, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Leiland Fredrick Tung, weighing 7 lbs 2 oz, on January 21, 2024 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Recreation Master Plan Open House – Help shape the future of recreation and culture in Fort Frances. Feb. 8, 2024. 5-7 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Complex Auditorium. Get a sneak peek at the initial analysis and provide feedback on what you think Fort Frances needs. An All-Ages Valentine’s Day […]

Staff

Mother Nature isn’t the only thing gearing up fast for spring; staff at the Town of Fort Frances are sowing the seeds for a flourishing Rainy Lake Square Market. A new plan for the market grew organically from extensive feedback from citizens and vendors alike. It offers a streamlined, low […]

From the OPP
Press release

(FORT FRANCES,ON) – Springtime means tax season; it also means the scammers are also ramping up their season to scam innocent individuals out of their money or their personal information. Tax scams are one of the most reported scams to police and the Canadian anti fraud center. Scammer claims to […]

From Riverside Foundation for Health Care
Press release

Split the Pot Lottery returns with more chances to win in support of Ontario hospitals!  After a successful pilot campaign this fall, Split The Pot Lottery is back in support of hospitals across Ontario, including Riverside Foundation for Health Care. This collaborative fundraising effort returns bigger and better than before. […]

By J.P. Antonacci
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator

Marsha Skrypuch has achieved international success as a children’s author for the same reason her books are banned in Russia — she tells the truth. Every detail in the Brantford-born author’s roughly 25 children’s books and young adult novels is backed by historical fact. “Children’s authors have an unspoken agreement with […]

By Dean LaBerge
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Grizzly Gazette

On February 9th, bibliophiles around the world will grab their favourite books, run a warm bath, and celebrate National Read in the Bathtub Day. This unique and whimsical holiday encourages book lovers to combine the joys of reading with the soothing relaxation of a warm bath. It’s a day to […]

By Jody Boulay
Special to the Times

Being in recovery from drugs or alcohol, especially in the early stages, has its ups and downs, particularly when adding new life changes. Dating is not necessarily a top priority for everyone, but the holiday season and Valentine’s Day can stir up emotions about past relationships and an urge to […]

Tonight will be cloudy with periods of rain or snow and a low of -1 C (30 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow during the day and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of -2 (28) and a low of -11 (12). Saturday will continue […]