As the Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Rainy River, I support the Canada Border Services Agency’s decision to end the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program. For many years, this program has been a source of frustration for residents in my riding. While the vast majority of cross-border travellers respect […]
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When Auston Matthews scored his 421st goal last weekend, he became the greatest goal scorer in Toronto Maple Leafs history, at age 28. As much as the facts support his status, in the world of Distant Replays has there ever been a greater goal scorer in the hearts of long-time […]
One of the brightest summer highlights in our town is Quest for the Best. We bring company, a common love of music, and a spirit of encouragement. Applause resonates for new musicians finding courage, as well as harmony veterans still chasing their bliss. From the crowd below the tent where […]
We should be in the season of optimism. We should be looking at the opportunities that can be found in the Rainy River District. We should be celebrating the differences between being Canadian and being American. Sometimes all those items are hard to understand. Sometimes the best ideas can be […]
ONGOING EVENTS The Rainy Lake Readers Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:45 at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Visit the Library and check out the display of this month’s book selections. New members always welcome. Story Time at the Fort Frances Library is […]
2026 has arrived! Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions? Have you thought about how to enhance safety in your home and workplace to better prevent an avoidable injury? We all need to be aware of—and see—the risks in our everyday lives as we go about our daily activities while […]
Happy New Year friends! I wonder how long it will take me to remember to write 2026? I am still in Christmas mode mostly here but everyday I try and removed some type of decoration that is more related to Christmas and turn things into more of a winter theme. […]
A new year, a perspective of possibilities in a life with fewer days behind than ahead, fewer doors to open. That could be said at any age, life a fragile reality that can change in what feels like a heartbeat. And as always… it got me thinking. I planted a […]
By Andrew Flynn
General Manager and Editor in Chief
aflynn@fortfrances.com
General Manager and Editor in Chief
aflynn@fortfrances.com
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 […]
By Deb Ewald
Rainy River Mayor
Special to the Times
Rainy River Mayor
Special to the Times
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 […]
By Andrew Hallikas
Fort Frances Mayor
Special to the Times
Fort Frances Mayor
Special to the Times
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 […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Once again the West Rainy River District (WRRD) Lions Club made generous donations to local health care facilities. Rainycrest, Emo Hospital and Rainy River Extended Health Care were recently presented with items each to enhance the three locations. Items donated included an extra large Connect Four for indoor and outdoor […]
