The family of Annie Christina Armstrong (Bolen) wish to announce her peaceful passing on July 22, 2024, at Rainy River Long-Term Care with family at her bedside. Mom was born at home in Shenston Township on December 5, 1927, to parents Robert and Beatrice Bolen (Andrews). Left to cherish her […]
Ken Kellar
Ken Kellar is a reporter who was born and raised in Fort Frances. After spending several years in various parts of the country for school and work, Ken returned home to join the Fort Frances Times in 2019. He has an Advanced Diploma in Print & Broadcast Journalism from Humber College in Toronto, Ontario, and has contributed to the Humber Etcetera, Humber Daily News and CityNews Toronto (formerly 680News).
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Peter Christensen, a great father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend to many, announce his sudden passing. Peter passed away in Toronto on Monday, July 22, 2024, in the place where he lived for years with his partner Carol Baker. […]
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Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services and the OPP responded to the scene of a house fire on Third Street West on July 26, 2024. According to the press release issued by the Town, the dwelling is a single family home, and there were no injuries. The fire was quickly […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A life of farming certainly isn’t always easy, but for Barb Miller and her husband Brent, it’s a life they feel very lucky to lead. The Millers have been married 33 years in October, and farming all the while. While Miller said her husband has always been a beef farmer, […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It may have only been open for a relatively short time, but one local business is celebrating a milestone anniversary that is a decade in the making, and are planning a party to celebrate with all those who have helped them through a successful first year. Hallett Brewing, located on […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Ontario government is delivering an additional $1-million to 74 different projects across the province that aim to help bolster the French language through programming and staffing. Announced yesterday, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the provincial government announced the funding is coming as part of an additional investment from the federal […]
As the Town of Rainy River celebrates its 120th anniversary, the municipality’s top politicians reflect on its past, its future, and what it is that makes it so special. Deb Ewald is the long-serving mayor of Rainy River, now in her 18 year as mayor, following three years as a […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It’s that time of year again when talented singers from the Rainy River District and beyond show off their stuff under the big tent at Quest for the Best. Scheduled to run this Friday, July 19, 2024 as part of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, the annual concert invites […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
They’re small, they’re colourful, they’re classically British, and if you happened to see them on their drive through the Rainy River District earlier this week, they’re cars that have travelled hundreds of thousands of kilometres all over the world. A quintet of brightly coloured British MGB GT sportscars owned and […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
OPSEU and LCBO will return to bargaining table today The Ontario government is speeding up its plans to offer ready-to-drink beverages and larger beer packs in grocery stores in the province while the LCBO’s retail outlets remain shuttered due to the ongoing strike action by its workers. In a press […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
If you were to take a magnifying glass to the fabric or Rainy River, it’s likely you’d find Len Ricci’s handprints all across it, and it’s certain you’d find the paper he helmed for more than 40 years documenting it all. I first encounter Lenard Ricci’s name in speaking with […]
