All the good little boils and ghouls were out and about on Halloween night, making the most of the chilly fall weather. Scores of trick-or-treaters descended upon the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre for the Trunk-or-Treat festivities that took place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Individuals, businesses and […]
Megan Walchuk
> Megan Walchuk is a huge fan of community news. After earning her diploma of Print Journalism from Sheridan College, she headed past the big dailies, and settled in for many fun-filled years covering community events for several newspapers in the Hamilton and Halton regions. She's won a few plaques and stuff, but her most prized journalism award is a genuine Hamilton Fire Service T-shirt, for her in-depth series, following their super cool Extrication Team's path to international competition. She took a few years off to have some kids, and returned to her roots in northwestern Ontario. She's currently living her dream as the editor of The Fort Frances Times.
Allan Bradbury Photo
Rod Davis of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29, helps raise the poppy flag at the civic centre Friday, Oct. 29. The legion has launched its annual poppy campaign leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. Poppies are available at various locations around town, with all funds providing financial […]
Councillor Doug Judson is claiming victory after Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, where council voted to accept the Integrity Commissioner’s report, but declined the recommended sanction of an admission of lapse of judgement and a public apology. But the 5-1 decision may not have been made freely. Although […]
October is a month of fleeting change, as we shift gears into winter. But not everything in October should be swept away with the falling leaves. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It often comes as a flurry of fundraisers, events and pink ribbons. But come November, breast cancer doesn’t […]
By Megan Walchuk
Editor/Staff Writer
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
Editor/Staff Writer
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
It takes a community to affect change. It’s an ideology that Peggy Loyie was born into, and has guided her throughout her career. Loyie has been the Program Manager of Rainy River District Victim Service for nearly 13 years. Before that, she was a long-time employee of the United Native […]
By Megan Walchuk
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
Whether you call her Mrs Apples or a safety risk, a mother bear with her three cubs has caught the attention of East end Fort Frances. The family unit has been spotted regularly over the past few weeks, and her movements tracked over social media. She’s also caught the attention […]
Ken Kellar photo
Story time at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is always fun, but it’s even better when you get to dance, sing and listen to stories outside in the sun. These two were making the most of yesterday’s story time, dancing up a storm and listening to stories and […]
By Daniela Cohen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Over 150 years after the Confederation of Canada, the first Indigenous Governor General has been inaugurated and the Canadian Oath of Citizenship revised to include the recognition of First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights. These steps are part of the reconciliation process, with the new oath honouring the Truth and […]
Tour de Fort is making a comeback! To kick off the comeback tour, an afternoon of music and entertainment will be held at Rainy Lake Square, Saturday August 14. Admission is by donation. The first set begins at 2 p.m., with the last performer taking the stage at 8 p.m. […]
Staff
Four new fires were announced in yesterday’s fire update from the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Fires of Note Kenora 51 · An Incident Management Team is established on the fire. Red Lake 65 Red Lake 51 Red Lake 77 Four new fires were announced in yesterday’s […]
Long time summer resident of Rainy Lake, Bruce Strandhagen, 75, passed away peacefully after a long illness with his family by his side in Melrose, Florida on August 9, 2021. Predeceased by son Clint, Bruce leaves behind wife Angie (nee Hupchuk); son Chuck (wife Carrie, granddaughter Sayla); and daughter Tessa […]
Mark Nolan Nelson, born August 8, 1954, to Fran and Hank Nelson, sadly passed away on July 30, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.Mark played football for the Fort Frances Muskies while in high school and was a diehard Viking fan. He loved the outdoors and spent lots of […]
