Cell phones have become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. There are pros and cons to this, as with most things. Lament it all you want, but it isn’t just teenagers who seem to be perpetually glued to their pocket-sized screens these days. But with the rise in use […]
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 might not quite be “Star Trek”-level futuristic, but new technology on the way to Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) sounds like it will be close. In an announcement at its Fort Frances campus on Friday afternoon, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford announced that the organization will be receiving $2.25-million […]
Ken Kellar
It’s a practice that may seen outdated-or even antiquated-but it has its proponents, and they’re closer than you might think. On a roughly semi-monthly basis, the Sunset Country Spinner’s Guild members tuck themselves into the Fort Frances Public Library and do their magic, turning tufts of fibre into workable yarn. […]
Ken Kellar
It may have taken a lot of hard work and dedication, but the results are well worth the efforts. The local Salva tion Army managed to “adopt” 27 families and send out more than 200 Christmas hampers to those in need in the week leading up to the holiday, ensuring […]
Ken Kellar
Planning is underway to eventually have a fully realized seniors’ volunteer program in Fort Frances.Members of several different service organizations met in the Shaw room at the Fort Frances Library and Technology Centre last month to discuss the Senior Companion Project, an initiative that aims to eventually have a seniors-helping-seniors […]
Ken Kellar
After months of hard work, a group of area youth have something to be proud of. At a release party Monday night at the United Native Friendship Centre’s (UNFC) Circle of Life building on Mowat Avenue, participants in the “Wake the Youth” program, alongside Maverick Judson, released the music video […]
Ken Kellar
McDonald’s is offering up a new way for families to spend time together during the week. Since early November, McDonald’s restaurants across the country, including here in Fort Frances, have been holding Family Nights on Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. McDonald’s Fort Frances assistant manager Bobbi Hudon explained that the event […]
Ken Kellar
One of the programs at Confederation College has partnered with a local business to teach its students some important life and food skills. Students from the Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) program recently spent time with the staff and students at The Caf Co, which operates the cafeteria at […]
Ken Kellar
It looks like a cherished Christmas tradition will be going ahead after all. Less a week after it was announced the annual Community Christmas dinner would have to be cancelled after the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau was unable to find a chef able to take on the commitment, a local […]
Ken Kellar
Several local organizations joined forces this week to help to educate seniors and hopefully prevent them from falling victim to a scam. The Fort Frances Senior Centre held an information session about common scams and cons on Monday afternoon, with speakers from the OPP, Rainy River District Victim Services Program […]
Ken Kellar
If you’re still feeling a little light on Christmas Spirit as the calendar rounds the bend into December, there’s a play happening this Friday that’s better than a trip to a Psychiatric Help booth. A group of young thespians, led by director Trevor Barker, will be putting on two showings […]
Ken Kellar
As November draws to a close, a local organization is looking back on a successful month-long initiative. Riverside Community Counselling Services, a program of Riverside Health Care, has been celebrating their annual “Shine the Light” campaign this month. The campaign has tied in to the town recognizing November as “Woman […]
