Of the many things northwestern Ontario’s weather has been lately, steady is not among them, with patterns of warm, cold, damp and dry over the past month alone. From diversifying crops to preparing for conditional pests, such weather uncertainty intensifies the need for farmers to adapt quickly, according to Dave […]
Liam Oliver Neilson
Liam Oliver Neilson is a reporter originally from Windsor, Ont. He studied journalism at Humber Polytechnic in Toronto. After completing his program, he moved to Fort Frances to join the staff of the Times.
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
After 80 years of business as an auto dealer in Fort Frances, West End Motors owner Chad Avis said they feel very fortunate to be part of a community with great customers and people. West End has been woven into the fabric of Fort Frances since its founding in 1946, […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
After more than a decade representing the Rainy River District at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), Fort Frances Town Councillor Wendy Brunetta has been recognized and thanked for her service and dedication to the community. Brunetta, who will be leaving the board and will not be running for re-election […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Sunday held more than a regular worship for Fort Frances churchgoers who gathered for an annual baseball game and barbecue on June 7 at the St. Francis Sports Fields. Now, the group is looking to have their game and social event grow throughout the community for years to come, according […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
A request to change a municipal bylaw and allow local breeding and keeping of ball pythons as pets was denied during Monday’s town council meeting. The discussion was first prompted during the April 13 council meeting when lifelong Fort Frances resident Kaya Hammond submitted a letter requesting the bylaw amendment. […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Residents of Canada’s north are no strangers to the threat of wildfires breaking out near their communities and the danger that they represent to life and property. But those who have never met a blaze face-to-face might be less familiar with the steps taken to control fires in the bush. […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Commercial flights between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay, Ont., are scheduled to start on July 6, according to Economic Development Officer Sumantra Ghosh. North Star Air, based out of Thunder Bay, will be filling a void left by Bearskin Airlines, which ceased regular passenger flights from Fort Frances, Dryden and […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Town council will consider using $657,558 in reserve funds to hook up part of the former Shevlin Wood Yard to water and sewer lines as it looks to accelerate the development of a “desperately required” new housing project. Timing was the decisive factor in considering the expenditure of reserve funds, […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
This year’s Emo Walleye Classic went off without a hitch, bringing with it excitement and a gathering of anglers from across the district to the waters before a father-son duo hooked their first win in the competition. Last weekend marked the 25th anniversary of Emo’s premier fishing tournament along the […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
For most, retirement is an exciting milestone that means it’s time to reap the fruits of a lifetime of labour and settle into a more relaxed pace: travel, spend more time with the grandkids, finish that boat project that’s been sitting in the barn for decades. But for many farmers, […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Fort Frances Town Council has decided to withdraw a provincial funding application for the engineering phase of the proposed Central Avenue roundabout after prolonged debate over the deteriorating intersection’s fate caused it to miss a key grant deadline. Since the work could not be completed by the deadline on a […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
The 2026 racing season for the Emo Speedway is underway, with dozens of races taking place in multiple classes of racecar from now until the first week in October, the speed and noise can be a little overwhelming for the uninitiated. Here’s all you need to know about the point […]
