Local Lions clubs are sharing in the success of the Lions Vision Care Centre at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a new ophthalmology microscope was announced. The microscope is an essential piece of equipment which is used to perform 2200 cataract procedures each year. It is also […]
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The path has been cleared for alcohol to be served at a wider variety of municipal-owned facilities, including the stands during Lakers games. At the last Fort Frances town council meeting, a by-law was passed, amending the Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP), which governs where and when alcohol can be served […]
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A few weeks ago, we asked you to weigh in on the opioid crisis in our web poll. We offered a write-in option, and received several thoughtful replied. We asked: The opioid crisis is growing in our region, but there is a wide range of views on how to address […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Last week Aazhogan LP announced increases in the toll structure at the Fort Frances-International Falls bridge. According to social media reactions, the residents of Fort Frances and International Falls are not impressed by the increase. The Times opened our inbox to readers’ opinions which are resoundingly negative. One respondent wrote: […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
There’s something rotten afoot in the land of Fairy Tales, and it’s your pleasure to head to the Townshend Theatre later this month to find out what . Students with Muskie Theatre at Fort Frances High School are currently hard at work on “The Walking Dwarves,” a horrifically fun play […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Friends of the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre will host a wine and cheese gala in November in an effort to help fund programming at the museum and throughout the community. Sarah Marusyk is part of the Friends of the museum she says this year’s fundraiser is the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Dozens of amazing quilted products were on display at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Frances on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, 2023 as the Cabin Country Quilt Guild and La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary joined up forces for a special fundraiser. Quilts and other quilted items donated […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Her out-of-box thinking keeps the restaurant running when things go awry, like using a food truck as a refrigerator, or using fixing exhaust fans herself. Throughout the years, she has seen the restaurant industry adapt to the changing environment and now uses her expertise to train the next generation of […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Cyclones Swim Club season is well underway with about 40 swimmers registered in both developmental and competitive programs. Tara Tolley is the chair of the club. She says things are going well so far this fall. “There’s been good interest for the start of the year,” Tolley and her […]
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Fraud can come in all forms. For local businesses, being on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary can prevent headaches, and major losses, says OPP constable Mike Glueheisen. Recently La Place RendezVous manager Sarah Noonan noticed something strange – a sizable cheque, from a business she didn’t recognize. […]
By Matteo Cimellaro
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
On Thursday, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson accepted the Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste, paving the way for a deep geological repository and multiple near-surface disposal facilities. Justin Roy, a councillor for Kebaowek First Nation, an Algonquin First Nation opposing a low-level nuclear landfill site beside the Ottawa River, calls […]
By Austin Campbell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
snnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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A proposed project to develop a heavy cargo port in Red Rock was presented to area residents last week. Members of the public were invited to commemorate the opening of a new shop at the mill site, followed by site tours, an open-house discussion event, and a community barbecue on […]
