The Township of Emo will increase the maximum fee for building permits, implement additional user rates at the local landfill and collaborate with Chapple and Rainy River First Nation on water services, the township’s council decided at its Tuesday meeting. Building permit fees in Emo are based on the estimated […]
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
Lower-than-normal precipitation since last October has resulted in an abnormally low water level in the Rainy River Basin, making spring flooding unlikely, according to watershed experts who met earlier this month. While February snows helped to increase water levels, dry conditions during the winter months before reduced the risk of […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances town council met Monday afternoon for their regular discussion on local topics and actions needed, including support for the Canadian Legion in recognizing veteran service, supporting the Township of Emo in ensuring rest stops are accessible on highways and a discussion of border security with American anglers fishing […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Occupying a large room filled with completed and in-progress projects as well as the equipment needed to do them, the Makerspace is a part of Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) that provides a wide variety of modern tools and machines to be used in creative practices. The area is open […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
The Township of Emo’s municipal council met on Tuesday morning to hold its regular bi-weekly meeting. Notable agenda items discussed were the Public Works report and Arena/Parks report The OPP detachment building in Emo currently has no heat, Public Works Superintendent Jason Smith reported in the meeting. The council approved […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
A last chance to get involved with activities only around for the cold season was enjoyed by area residents and those visiting Nestor Falls during last weekend’s Winter Carnival. The Nestor Falls Winter Carnival is an annual tradition for the small township on the border of the Rainy River and […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances town council approved a permanent repair solution to a repeatedly cracking water tower pipe. The pipe was topic of discussion at last night’s meeting of Fort Frances town council. The pipe was initially reported to be cracked last January after the line had frozen. Since then, inspections and […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
One suspect is in custody and another has been located deceased following a two-day shelter-in-place advisory for Atikokan. The Rainy River Detachment of the OPP announced the status of the suspects in the incident in a press release received at 4:20 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, March 6. This […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
One suspect is in custody and another has been located deceased following a two-day shelter-in-place advisory for Atikokan. The Rainy River Detachment of the OPP announced the status of the suspects in the incident in a press release received at 4:20 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, March 6. This […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Police issue shelter-in-place advisory warning of two armed suspects on the loose; one confirmed dead The Town of Atikokan remained in lockdown Thursday after police warned of a shooting involving two armed men in masks that left one person dead, shutting schools, medical clinics and stores and prompting residents to […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont. will be getting a $440,948 investment from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), supporting increases in the discovery and development of mining opportunities. Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu made the funding announcement on Monday during the Prospector and Developers […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Writer
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Writer
lneilson@fortfrances.com
As a decades-old hair salon in Fort Frances, The Den has become a go-to spot for the community’s styling needs. The Den was originally owned by Cindy Allan and Debbie Perusse, who operated the location until 2023, when it was purchased by Denise Bragg, a long-time worker in the salon. […]
