You’ve seen the West Rainy River District Lions Club Pontoon boat out across the region all summer, but time is running out for a chance to see it in your own driveway! The draw will be broadcast live at the Rainy River walleye Tournament, on September 16. Get a hold […]
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Workers from the playground equipment supplier are on hand this morning installing the new playground equipment at the Legion park. The new set up will maintain the nautical theme of the already operational spray park. There is still a spiral slide and much more equipment to be installed. The surface […]
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Saturday, October 21 at La Place Rendez Vous is going to be a totally tubular time! The Riverside Foundation is bringing you back to a time of microwave dinners, cassette tapes and big hair in support of local health care with this year’s gala. “Back to the 80s” presented by […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Tom Allen, 29, says the journey to recovering from drug addictions is an uphill battle. Since being two weeks sober and hopeful for his future, and wanting to speak up for others struggling with addictions, he says that recovery is possible. “There’s just so much going on. It’s so, so […]
Throughout the years involved in the culinary industry I have encountered many people who have either become bored of cooking, or don’t think the result is worth the effort. Everything is perception; appreciation through levels of awareness… including your eating experience. Let’s face it, chances are you have a kitchen […]
In a decade of covering the Montreal Expos, either as a beat writer or a radio reporter, I collected a few unusual or bizarre or sometimes-funny stories that had little to do with covering baseball. Such as the time my wife and I were almost arrested for reportedly burglarizing the […]
By Marcel Gemme
Drug educator
Special to the Times
Drug educator
Special to the Times
Amid the opioid epidemic and the continuing threat of fentanyl, there is a growing risk of lethal overdose associated with using illegal drugs. Drug education has become critical, and it significantly helps young people. Parents and caregivers are the first line of defence and should have frequent conversations with their […]
You may have noticed over the last few weeks that Fort Frances Times stories are not showing up on your regular social media feeds — specifically, on Facebook. That’s because Meta – which operates both Facebook and Instagram – has banned all Canadian news links on their platforms. The move […]
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Award celebrates innovations and advancements benefiting the sector and rural communities The Government of Ontario is seeking nominations for the 2023 Excellence in Agriculture program. This initiative has been created to showcase the efforts, innovations, and achievements across the agriculture and food sector. The program recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations […]
Lana Ryder-Methot
Northern Hearts Program Coordinator
Northern Hearts Program Coordinator
The study of how our body is affected by the food we put in it has been an area of interest for scientists for hundreds of years. The nutrients we get from food help keep the cells in our bodies functioning properly. This means that our bodies need specific nutrients […]
Dear editor, The following is an open letter to Ontario education minister Stephen Lecce: I am writing to you on behalf of North Bay Pride to express our deep concern regarding recent comments made, suggesting the possibility of Ontario adopting a policy like those implemented in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. […]
Even though we might have just experienced the nicest weekend of the whole summer, we all know that the warm weather is coming to an end and temperatures will soon start cooling off. While most of us probably aren’t that excited for winter, fall brings some of the best fishing […]
