Province investing in business expansion and community growth in the Northwest A handful of projects and organizations saw a boost with a recent round of provincial funding announcements. The Ontario government is providing more than $1.5 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to four economic development projects […]
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Press release
Press release
Beginning November 8, 2023, Kenora Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC), which oversees calls from the Rainy River District, will move to a new dispatch system. The Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) will improve the deployment of paramedic resources to meet patient needs by matching resources with the clinical situation and […]
Police briefs (PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION) – The Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now confirmed that a suspicious death in Pikangikum First Nation on September 25, 2023, is a homicide. A post-mortem examination at the Forensic Services and Coroner’s Complex in Toronto confirmed that the […]
Government of Canada
Press release
Press release
On October 31, many children will dress up and knock on your door asking for treats. Although Halloween is a fun holiday for kids (and even the not so young!), some costumes and decorations can pose a hazard, including a fire threat. The following tips can help you reduce the […]
Increased tolls on the Fort Frances-International Falls Bridge have been a hot topic of conversation around the District over the last few weeks since the release of the new price schedule. The Times reached out to local politicians and representatives for an article. Here’s some of what they had to […]
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Volunteers with the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre, United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) and Grand Council Treaty #3 came together at the Rainy Lake Square last Thursday, October 19, 2023, for a community harvest lunch celebrating the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty #3. Members of the public […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Political representatives of the Rainy River District would like to see all parties come together to come to a better solution for residents over the current increase set to go into effect next week for commuters paying at the toll booth and in January for those buying bridge cards. In […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Construction on the hotel is expected to begin this year and continue through the winter Ground has been broken, and in short order, work on Fort Frances’ newest hotel will begin. In a groundbreaking ceremony held at the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation-owned property located next to Canadian Tire on Monday, October […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Many renovations were recently completed over the summer to provide new equipment and facilities for students at The Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB), and the construction of new classrooms has been on schedule at St. Mary School. At the board meeting on October 17, 2023, which was hosted at […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Owners of Le Hoa Oriental Restaurant say they are touched by the outpouring of support on Facebook, and share a bit about the origins of the dishes offered on their menu today. Last week, over four hundred residents from the Fort Frances Rant & Rave Facebook group raved about the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Place Fine Foods has turned a recent win for their business into a win for youth in Fort Frances. The Place was recently chosen as a winner in a long-running charity effort held by Old Dutch Foods Ltd. As part of this program, participating stores earn points for specific […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@gmail.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@gmail.com
The Rainy River District Fastpitch League (RRDFL) handed out its annual awards on Saturday at the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion also inducting a new team into its hall of fame. That night, in addition to their regular annual awards the league also admitted the Emo Bulldogs to its hall […]
