Town representatives recently had the ear of members of provincial parliament and brought forward key issues affecting Fort Frances. Coun. John McTaggart, Coun. Wendy Brunetta and Mayor Caul travelled to Toronto last weekend for the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference where they met with various ministers to discuss much […]
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Sam Odrowski
Councillors, town representatives and stakeholders from community organizations across the district gathered at the Devlin Hall on Saturday for the 29th Annual Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) Meeting. “RRDMA delegates unanimously approved four resolutions that now will be forwarded to the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Associations (NOMA) AGM,” noted Coun. […]
Sam Odrowski
While Fort Frances needs three more family physicians and two general practice anaesthetists to address its doctor shortage, the issue is slowly improving. Northwestern Ontario is short 55 to 60 physicians, but the Fort Frances & District Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is working to address the issue and bring […]
Gerry Hawley got a ladle of extra sauce from Tashie Broadbent during the Fort Frances Medical First Responders spaghetti dinner fundraiser last night at the Couchiching Multi-use building last night. The first responders managed to raise $1,141 through ticket sales, baking and donations. The money will go towards equipment and […]
Sam Odrowski
In the wise words of Bob Dylan, “the times they are a-changin,” and through some recent staffing changes at the Times, come opportunities for further success and growth. Lincoln Dunn started his role as the new general manager of the Fort Frances Times last Monday (Jan. 20) and said he’s […]
Sam Odrowski
Getting the Stratton Sales Barn ready to go for the spring-following a fire that destroyed two roofed pens in Sept.-is the primary goal of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association (RRCA). The RRCA held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) earlier this month, where roughly 40 people attended and narrowed down the […]
Sledding was one of the many activities for parents and children who attended “Family Game Day” at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre on Saturday. -Submitted photo
Submitted by Sandra McNay
Little Beaver Cultural Center held it’s first ever Family Game Day on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 1-4 p.m. Sandra McNay, who now manages Little Beaver, said the idea behind game day is to encourage families to get off of their devices and engage/play with their kids. Whether you are sliding, […]
Staff
Through a partnership with Science North, the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre (FFPLTC) brought a special installment to the community in November of last year. The library launched its permanent “Northern THINK Hub” centre, which offers a hands-on environment for users to have fun while learning about science, […]
Staff
A Fort Frances councillor shared a public service announcement during Monday night’s council meeting, pertaining to tax payments to the town. Coun. Andrew Hallikas said as many residents leave town for the winter, there’s a misconception that they have to have someone pick up their mail so they can get […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The Emo Legion Branch #99 will be hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday ( Feb. 2). The party will begin at 3 p.m. The cost is $10.00 and will include a tailgate buffet. DD’S services will be provided for rides. Come out and enjoy this event. The Emo Legion […]
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The province’s Rural Economic Development (RED) program, which provides cost-share funding to support activities that create strong rural communities, has started accepting applications. The program’s intake will run until Feb. 24 and Mayor Caul said the Town of Fort Frances will submit an application, despite a very narrow window to […]
