The question of what to do with town flowers could be put to bed at tonight’s council meeting. Following a report that was received and sent back to committee by Fort Frances town council at their April 27 meeting, a new report from the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee will […]
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Minnesota’s health officials have confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in Koochiching County. The individual is currently isolated at home. “We are encouraging all citizens of Koochiching County to continue to follow the directive from Governor Walz to stay at home to help prevent further spread of Covid-19,” said a […]
The Canadian PressBob Weber The U.S. government is increasingly concerned with pollution from British Columbia mines following new research that shows contaminants in a river south of the border came from Canada. In a letter obtained by The Canadian Press, the Environmental Protection Agency is demanding the provincial government hand […]
The Associated PressStephen Whyno The NFL’s successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup Final. After postponing its draft scheduled for June 26-27 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the NHL is considering […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Stores in Ontario are allowed to reopen today for curbside pickup after a weekend that saw the spread of COVID-19 slow to a pace not seen since March. The measure announced last week is meant to help ramp the economy back up after the pandemic caused unprecedented […]
This great blue heron stopped for a breather on Rainy Lake in early May. These majestic birds are a relatively common sight around our waterways and are known for their elegant movement and unique posture while in flight. According to Canadian Geographic magazine, the great blue heron can fly at […]
Melanie Herr Easton Pelowski has been enjoying the swing set in his backyard this spring. What has your family been doing to stay healthy and active, during COVID-19? Set your camera to high resolution, take a picture and send it to us, so we can share it with readers! Send […]
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The Emo Fall Fair is the latest casualty of COVID-19. In a post to Facebook this morning, the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society (RRVAS) Board of Directors made the announcement that the Fall Fair, originally scheduled for August 13-15, 2020 would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No additional […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO — Ontario announced small steps Wednesday toward reopening the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic as the growth in new cases slows, including allowing retail stores to open for curbside pickup. Premier Doug Ford said with the numbers heading in the right direction, the government has […]
Submitted photo Riverside’s Senior Leadership was all smiles – and safely distanced – as they showed ‘signs’ of support and thanks to staff at the start of shifts at La Verendrye Hospital last week. Visits at different facilities will be happening all month. Pictured here are Riverside senior staff Henry […]
Rob GilliesTHE ASSCIATED PRESS TORONTO–Google said Thursday it is abandoning its smart-city development in Toronto and blamed unprecedented economic uncertainty. A unit of Google’s parent company Alphabet had been proposing to turn a rundown part of Toronto’s waterfront into a wired community, but Sidewalk Labs chief executive Dan Doctoroff said […]
Looking for a way to show your support? On Page B6 of yesterday’s Fort Frances Times, you can find a window poster, showing our support for local farmers and food producers, brought to you by the Rainy River District School Board. There will be a new poster in each edition […]
