There are exciting things in store for a local group, but first there’s business to take care of.Diane Maxey is preparing for her annual Easter Cantata, and the window of opportunity for those who are interested in taking part is narrow this year. “Here’s my situation: I have, already, 51 […]
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
Hot on the heels of another fundraising dinner, the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River is at it again. The Society, with the help of the Red Hat Ladies of Rainy River, will be hosting the annual Linda Johnston Memorial Dinner at the Rainy River Legion on Saturday, Feb. 22. Alzheimer […]
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2019 proved to be an interesting and varied year for Fort Frances, from an economic point of view.Economic development officer Tannis Drysdale presented Fort Frances town council with a review and highlights package of the economic development of the town for 2019 at Monday night’s council meeting. Drysdale spoke to […]
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Work is progressing well on the new indigenous-led child care centre in Fort Frances, according to United Native Friendship Centre executive director Sheila McMahon. Work began on the $3.2-million building in August of last year, which is located on McIrvine Road across from the sports field, and McMahon noted that […]
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Thank the weather or thank the commitment made by those who care; either way it made for a successful event focused on raising awareness and money to combat homelessness in Fort Frances. “That was an awesome turn out,” said Fort Frances’ Homeless Committee co-chair Jamie Petrin of the Coldest Day […]
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It was a night for fun and food, but those attending the Alzheimer Society’s “Forget Me Not” dinner on Saturday night also had the opportunity to learn about some of the changes that have come to Rainycrest over the past while. Rainycrest’s Director of Care Tara Morelli was the invited […]
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Following a slow and snowy month of January, the people of Fort Frances teamed up with the Alzheimer Society to kick February off on a strong note. The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River held their annual “Forget Me Not” fundraiser dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday night, and the […]
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With a snowy January almost at an end, a local organization is getting ready to start February off with a bang. The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts will be holding their annual “Forget Me Not” fundraiser dinner this Saturday beginning at 5:30 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Mary O’Connor, […]
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It may not make for a long, cold night, but the Fort Frances Homeless Committee’s next event will still work to benefit the local homeless population. The Committee, in conjunction with the Northwest Community Legal Clinic, will be holding the Coldest Day of the Year Walk on Thursday, Feb. 6 […]
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A local Aboriginal Financial Institution has received funding that will allow them to support local Indigenous projects and businesses. At an announcement made at Seven Generations Education Institute’s Fort Frances campus on Friday, Jan. 10, Kenora-Rainy River MPP, and Minister of Indigenous Affairs Greg Rickford, revelaed nearly $153,000 in funding […]
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There was some good news for seniors across the Rainy River District last week as the provincial government unveiled some sizeable funding announcements aimed at their health and leisure. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford stopped in at the Fort Frances Senior Centre on Friday morning to share some of the […]
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Amidst a flurry of government funding announcements, one local group is gearing up to take the next steps towards being operational. During a stopover for lunch and a few reveals at the Fort Frances Senior Centre on Friday morning, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford announced funding that is going towards […]
