Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Despite challenges, the Town of Fort Frances has plenty to be proud of in 2024, and much to look forward to in 2025, according to its mayor. Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas recently spoke with the Fort Frances Times regarding the ups and downs experienced by the town over the […]
The Liberal Party of Canada has lost its leader, but one MP thinks the party could be all the stronger for it. Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski spoke to the Times this week about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s surprise announcement to step down as Liberal party leader on Monday, […]
April 22, 1933 – December 17, 2024 With great sadness the family of George Mylenchuk announces his peaceful passing on December 17, 2024 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances Left to cherish his memory is Beverly, his wife of 60 years. He will also be missed by sister-in-law Thelma […]
June 22, 1958 – December 21, 2024 It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Domenic D’Uva. Domenic passed away at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with his heart-broken wife, Rosi (née Scheibler), by his side. Domenic was born in Castelpetroso, Campobasso, Italy, to […]
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Leonard Douglas Hill, lovingly known as Monk, announces his sudden passing on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre. Leonard will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, very proud father and supportive grandfather, brother, […]
Our beloved father, Louis Ivan Jourdain, passed away peacefully with family at his side at La Verendrye Hospital on December 15, 2024, at the age of 77. He is survived by siblings Melvin Jourdain, Everette Jourdain and Wilma Wilson. Louie was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, at Fort Frances General […]
Bebaamajiwegaabo (Bay-bah-mah-jih-way-gaw-bow) – Wazhashkwan odoodeman March 24, 1962 – December 16, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Vernon Allan Atatise, of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, announces his passing in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at the age of 62. Vernon was born to William “Billy” Atatise and Leona Labott-Atatise […]
Tyson Penner, a beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend, passed away on December 20, 2024, in his hometown of Fort Frances, Ontario. Born on January 18, 2000, Tyson was the cherished son of Marilyn Penner and Leland Indian. He is predeceased by his father Leland Indian; brother Linden Indian; and […]
After almost two months of uncertainty, the town of Fort Frances has a new sitting councillor. Following a special meeting of town council last night, William Morrison Jr. was appointed to fill the council vacancy that was created in October 2024 when then-councillor Mandi Olson announced her resignation. Morrison was […]
The nomination period for candidates looking to fill the vacant seat on Fort Frances council has ended, and six names remain in standing to become the town’s next councillor. The nomination period for the vacancy began on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, after town council elected to undergo an appointment process […]
The Town of Fort Frances is working to bring back a long-lost municipal mascot. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, Little Amik (sometimes referred to as Li’l Amik), the town’s beaver mascot, was brought back into the spotlight after years of absence. The mascot was created and registered as […]
Following the intervention of the Ontario Government, the mayor of Fort Frances is pleased the town will have some breathing room when it comes to paying for police services for the next year. Municipalities across the province that are serviced by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were shaken this fall […]
