Pizza Pizza is the newest restaurant in Fort Frances, located in the heart of the downtown core, and the staff at the restaurant were all smiles during their opening day on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Pizza Pizza also sells by the slice in order to accommodate those downtown workers who […]
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).
By Ken Kellar
Staff Writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The time is now to nominate those individuals in town who help to make it a better place for everyone. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, councillor Steven Maki urged the people of Fort Frances to bring forward names and nominations for the town’s annual Citizen of the Year […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances is sending out a call across the province for help in dealing with the opioid crisis in the region. Follwoing a deputation to council by the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) in late April, councillor Mandi Olson tabled a motion to direct town staff to send a letter requesting […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff Writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local delegates were on hand to take part in the 2023 Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) annual conference and AGM in Thunder Bay at the end of April, with a handful of presentations resonating with Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas. As part of the mayor’s regular updates during Monday night’s […]
—Robin McCormick and Ken Kellar photos
Barbecuers Mike Webb and Kyleigh Ossachuck happily preparing burgers for the “Barbecue To Go.” This free lunch was one of the many activities CMHAFF offered the week of May 1-7 to honour Mental Health Week. Over 400 lunches in a bag were distributed. The event was extremely well attended and […]
- Ken Kellar photos
The 2023 Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts has drawn the curtain on another year, with a spectacular Highlights Concert last week. The Festival is a month-long adjudicated festival, which takes place in a variety of venues across the District. Although it was forced to cancel in 2020, […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Students from across the Rainy River District took part in a fun competition meant to test their knowledge of Anishinaabemowin and showcase just how far language revitalization efforts have come in the region. Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) played host to the Gagwe-gikendamaawiziwin language competition on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. […]
- Ken Kellar photos
The cast and crew of Muskies musical theatre have closed the curtain on another year, with a successful four-night run of Mean Girls. The audience reaction was overwhelming, with rave reviews through social media and word of mouth. The production was four months in the making, and drew out a […]
- Ken Kellar and staff photos
The annual Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo was a huge success, with hundreds turning out to see a range of businesses, services and organiza- tions. Above, the Make a Big Splash Committee was on hand to show off designs. Top left, the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Put on your brightest pink and get ready to make “fetch” happen because Fort Frances High School’s production of Mean Girls opens tonight at the Townshend Theatre. Cast, crew, staff and volunteers have been hard at work for months getting the musical adaptation of the 2004 comedy cult classic ready […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances and the Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) are currently working on a microgrid feasibility study that could significantly change the way residents think about powering their homes. But what, exactly, is a microgrid? “Basically, the concept is, you can think of it as an energy […]
