The Mayor of Fort Frances is encouraging people to observe physical distancing and self-isolation guidelines, even if the town hasn’t seen many cases of COVID-19 compared to other parts of the world. Mayor June Caul spoke with the Times late last week and again this week to provide a number […]
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).
Ken Kellar
It can’t be business as normal, but the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) is committed to looking after those who rely on their services. Like many other organizations in Canada and across the world, the UNFC has seen the way it operates impacted by the restrictions put in place to […]
Ken Kellar
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is taking steps to protect the most vulnerable populations in Fort Frances and the district. In a press release dated April 7, 2020, the RRDSSAB outlined what steps they have taken to ensure that the homeless population in the area can […]
Ken Kellar
A local organization is encouraging the public to look after their mental health as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. The Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has been closed to the public since last week, but staff are still hard at work both in the office […]
Ken Kellar
It might have been easy to see coming, but it doesn’t make the news any easier to swallow. During his daily press conference at Queen’s Park this afternoon, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that students in the province would not be returning to school any earlier than May 4 due […]
Ken Kellar
If you’re frustrated by the seemingly never-ending rise in insurance rates, know that you’re not alone, and it frustrates the professionals as well. John Homer, co-owner of Causeway General Insurance, noted that many of his customers are coming into his offices frustrated and asking very similar questions.”You’ll come in, you’ll […]
Ken Kellar
A lot of people’s daily routines may have been shut down or otherwise disrupted, but fans of storytime at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre can still take part in the fun. Beginning last week and continuing on into the future, the library’s Miss Sam Manty has been filming and […]
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The Rainy Rive Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) is offering help to businesses in the area who will be hit by COVID-19. Announced last week, the RRFDC is offering COVID-19 Emergency Financing to businesses in the Rainy River District in order to help them bear the brunt of the economic impact […]
Ken Kellar
With more and more of the district -and the world- shut down due to the spread of COVID-19, one motivated local teen has taken steps to ensure help is available for the people who need it. Ray Calder is the 16-year old high school student behind the Rainy River District […]
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The campaign is drawing to a close, but the benefits will be wide-reaching. Walmart Fort Frances is nearing the end of its annual ‘Fight Hunger, Spark Change’ campaign which looks to support local food banks through collecting donations. The program has been running since 2011 and is a partnership with […]
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The Rainy River District 4-H Association held its annual Awards Night last Friday evening at the Stratton Millennium Hall. Dozens of 4-H members, their families and the volunteers who help make the programs run filed into the hall to socialize, enjoy dinner and applaud the hard work and dedication that […]
Ken Kellar
The Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River has teamed up with a local organizaiton to provide a novel item for persons living with dementia and their caregivers. Alzheimer society client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor and Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre CEO Joan MacLean marked the official launch of four tactile […]
