A local organization is hitting a big milestone this month. “On the 16th of May, we’re celebrating our 60th anniversary,” said Alanna Barr, CEO of Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD). “We’re having a dinner and dance at La Place Rendez-Vous that night, so it’s the people we provide […]
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
Grade 7 and 8 students from Robert Moore School will be going to Fort Frances High School this fall. That’s the decision that came out of the Rainy River District School Board’s monthly meeting last night in Atikokan. The School Attendance Zone Review Committee presented their report to the board […]
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Mother’s Day is a special day for moms across the district, but there’s an additional special occasion to celebrate this Sunday. The Borderland Community Orchestra will be holding a Mother’s Day concert at 2:00 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre to celebrate its 20th anniversary. A special anniversary asks for a […]
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Another “pup-tacular” walk is in the books. The Voyageur Lions Club held their annual Pet-Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday afternoon at the Sorting Gap Marina. Organizer Gaby Hanzuk said that this year’s walk was a great success. “The final amount raised is $1,475,” she shared. “That’s a really […]
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Kick off those Sunday shoes. Students at Fort Frances High School are gearing up for the opening night of “Footloose the Musical” at the Townshend Theatre. “I’m feeling really confident about everything,” said female lead Brianna Eldridge, who plays Ariel Moore. “I’m good to go. I’m super excited for it […]
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Next week is going to be a busy one for the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). CMHA will be celebrating Mental Health Week from May 6-10, and the organization has a lot going on in Fort Frances. “This is our 68th-annual Mental Health Week,” said […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit knows about needles. It’s a subject that comes up a lot around town in recent years. As winter’s snow disappears, a season’s worth of discarded needles are revealed. There are posts on Facebook about finding used needles on a weekly, sometimes daily, basis. The fear is […]
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A stroke can be one of the most frightening experiences in a lifetime. The condition can be sudden and fatal, and even if a patient survives there can be severe neurological damage, as the brain suffers from an impact to blood supply during a stroke. For those in Fort Frances […]
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It wasn’t exactly business as usual at the Seven Generations salon on Friday. “It’s rare to see it so busy in here,” Don Eldridge said. Eldridge is the post-secondary co-ordinator at Seven Generations Education Institute. He was at the salon building, located at 540 King’s Highway, because of a special […]
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The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre opened its newest temporary exhibit on Wednesday. The photo exhibit, “Taking Back our Natural World” showcases pieces that highlight the driving forces of climate change, as well as the impact those forces have had on the planet so far. “Although we started talking […]
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If Fido and Spot are getting restless this week, there’s a “paw-some” opportunity coming up to get them out and active while at the same time helping someone in need. The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, held in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program, is […]
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It’s not every day your local MPP stops by for lunch. The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce held their annual general meeting Tuesday at the Copper River Inn. MPP Greg Rickford was on hand to attend the meeting and deliver a talk as one of two guest speakers. “This is […]
