A report that will make its way to council next week is highlighting the two options the town is considering when it comes to reopening ice time at the Memorial Sports Centre. In a report prepared by town manager of recreation and culture Aaron Bisson, two options are detailed in […]
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
The effort to honour local sports legends continues, but it will be a little while before the next banquet. Following a call for volunteers to step up to the committee of the Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame and help guide the organization into the future, committee member Terry Ogden […]
By Ken Kellar
It might still be a while before it gets put to regular use, but the international bridge between Rainy River and Baudette, Minn. is on schedule to be completed in September. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) bridge engineer Paul Konickson provided the Times with an update on the construction project […]
By Ken Kellar
Time is running out on the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s Online 50-50 draw, with the final ticket being pulled on Monday, September 7 at 5:00 p.m. for a jackpot that’s currently sitting at just over $12,000 with plenty of room yet to grow. Foundation director Allison Cox noted that […]
Ken Kellar
Farmers in the district have until September 9 to have their voices heard in regards to a recent decision in Ontario’s agriculture sector. In mid-July the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) received a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from an unknown party that asked the ministry […]
Ken Kellar
A local volleyball coach is hoping to elevate the sport to a new level in the district.Terry McMahon has started 807 Selects Volleyball Club with the aim of increasing the skill levels of volleyball players in the district and giving more opportunities for those interested in pursuing the sport at […]
By Ken Kellar
Like many other health organizations in the district, the Fort Frances Dental Centre and Emo Dental Clinic are doing whatever it takes to ensure the safety of their patients and staff. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and seeing a need to address the health and safety concerns surrounding […]
Ken Kellar
They may not have been open to the public for the past few months, but the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has been hard at work behind the scenes. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and related shutdowns, the staff at the Fort Frances Library have continued to […]
Ken Kellar
Even as one fire in the region has been brought under control, another sizeable blaze is continuing to keep residents from their homes. Red049, the 552 hectare fire that forced the evacuation of Red Lake and the surrounding municipalities last week, remains under control following considerable efforts by the Ministry […]
Ken Kellar
Residents of Front Street Manor can spend more time outdoors in a comfortable way following a donation made in the memory of a former resident. Lindsay Swerhun was a longtime resident of Front Street Manor, and a strong voice for the community she had there. “Lindsay was a big advocate […]
Ken Kellar
Following a less than ideal first outing, the organizers behind the pop-up drive-in movie theatre are looking for the public’s help in making the experience bigger and better for this year and years to come. Due to some technical difficulties right as the inaugural drive-in night’s first movie was set […]
Ken Kellar
Residents of Red Lake are heading home following a week of uncertainty after a forest fire forced the municipality to evacuate the area. The fire, designated Red049 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) broke out last Monday and eventually grew to roughly 750 hectares in size before […]
