Editorials

The Fort Frances Times welcomes Will Brooks, the latest addition to our editorial staff. We asked Will to give himself an introduction in his own words. Will currently resides in Ottawa, but will soon be joining us in Fort. – Editor My name is Will Brooks. I am 32 years […]

Our readers may have noticed that over the past few months, the number of flyers from major national retailers included in the Thursday Bulletin of the Fort Frances Times has dwindled to next to nothing. We want you to know that those changes aren’t coming from us and to explain […]

Starting with today’s issue, The Times will be including for the first time in its history a land acknowledgement that recognizes the real history of this region, including the long presence of the Anishinaabe people and the treaty relationship that still shapes our local life. You will find it in […]

I’ve only been at the helm of the Times for six months, living in town for just half that long, but I can tell you without reservation that the Fort is one heck of a special place. Lest you think I’m simply paying lip service to my new home, rest […]

My name is Liam Oliver Neilson. I’m a newcomer to your community, recently hired as a staff writer and reporter at your local newspaper, the Fort Frances Times. I was born and raised in one of Canada’s most southern municipalities, Windsor, Ont. I lived there until I was recruited into […]

Having joined the staff of the Times in late August and moved with my family to Fort Frances at the end of October, it’s high time I introduced myself to you, our readers, as the paper’s new general manager. Stepping into the role of GM and editor-in-chief has been both […]

On behalf of myself and Council I would like to extend Warm Wishes and Holiday Greetings to everyone in the Rainy River District. As 2025 draws to a close, I look back on the Town’s achievements over this past year and they have been many. The building of the new […]

It’s been a busy year but a good year. The purpose of the municipality is to provide services to residents that make the community a better place to work, live, and play. I always like to start my annual summation with a comment on this. As usual our Town employees […]

Although I don’t yet know what it is like to be a trans person in Fort Frances (which is a long and complicated tale for another time), I do know what it’s like to live in a place where I don’t always feel accepted. Sure, many people will feel they […]