It was a break in the weather that couldn’t have worked out any better. The Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) held their sixth-annual “Steps Against Stigma” 5k walk/run last Wednesday night at the Sorting Gap Marina. Even before the event concluded, organizers were excited by […]
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).
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Students at Fort Frances High School are teaming up with Sunset Country Ford to help those in need. During the month of October, the students and Ford staff will be collecting non-perishable food items for the “WE Scare Hunger” campaign. Sunset Country Ford general manager Terry Mueller said the drive […]
Last month, residents in town were warned, yet again, about being aware of fraudulent or scam phone calls. This is a refrain that repeats frequently, because we have a larger aging population, and scammers seem to thrive by preying on those who aren’t as technology proficient as others, and who […]
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It’s getting to be that spooky time of year, and with it an annual tradition returns to Fort Frances. Organizers are now accepting registration for the sixth-annual”Trunk-or-Treat” to be held on Halloween night in the Fort Frances Public Library parking lot. Library staffer Samantha Manty explained that the main goal […]
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It’s been two years since the last “Luncheon of Hope” was held in Fort Frances, but following its return on Saturday, it’s clear the passion that keeps the event alive is going strong. “I think today actually went great,” said Elizabeth Leishman-Fortes, a registered nurse and co-chair of the Rainy […]
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Ready, set, glow! The Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be holding their “Steps Against Stigma” glow run at the Sorting Gap Marina tomorrow evening as part of their recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week. CMHA educator Christie Cousineau said the annual event invites the […]
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Kenora will be the future home of a brand new kind of justice. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford was joined by Ontario attorney general Doug Downey in Kenora on Thursday, where they announced a Kenora Justice Centre that is meant to address the over-representation of Indigenous people in the local […]
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A group of residents at Front Street Manor have turned their hands to carpentry to add another personal touch to their living spaces. The residents have been working under the guidance of Joe Galbraith, who helped to organize the project. “I just kind of put something up on the board […]
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During a stop in Fort Frances last week, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford gave an update on the progress of talks surrounding the mill property in town, as well as dispelled some rumours surrounding the level of involvement of the provincial government. “We have been actively involved at every turn […]
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In recognition of “Orange Shirt Day” across the country, the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) held a ceremony to pay honour to and remember those affected by residential schools. The ceremony was held at the Circle of Life building on Mowat Avenue on Monday, where members of the public were […]
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The local law association had one of its major concerns heard during a talk with the visiting attorney general last week. Members of the Rainy River Law Association had the opportunity to sit down with Attorney General of Ontario Doug Downey during his visit to Fort Frances on Friday. Downey […]
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The Backus Community Center in International Falls has long been a hub of activity in the Borderland, and this weekend is proving to be no exception. The first show of the 2019-2020 Performing Arts Series takes to the stage tomorrow evening (Sept. 27), and members of the community can turn […]
