The Ontario New Democratic Party is pushing for transparency and answers in the wake of a tragic outbreak at Southbridge Roseview long-term care home, which took the lives of 23 residents, and infected 150 residents and staff. Judith Monteith-Farrell, NDP MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan, feels the affected families deserve answers. […]
District News
By Jacob Cardinal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
(ANNews) – Nagamo Publishing is the world’s first Indigenous-created production music library. It’s a joint project between broadcasting network APTN and Bedtracks, a Toronto-based music house. The music is created native drummery Indigenous composers and/or musicians and can be licensed out across film, TV, and other media. One of the […]
By Nicole Wong
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Students from the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) can now gain a deeper understanding of the Anishinaabe culture and history through Minecraft: Education Edition’s Manito Ahbee Aki. Manito Ahbee Aki, which translates to “the place where the Creator sits,” is a game whereby players can explore a fun and interactive […]
Press release
Ontario Parks is pleased to announce Quetico Provincial Park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). With the support of Starry Skies Lake Superior IDA chapter and the Heart of the Continent Partnership, Quetico becomes the 3rd public land in the region to […]
Press release
The Board of Directors of Timberland Estates are happy to announce that preliminary work is complete and they will proceed with their second apartment building in Dryden. Construction work is expected to start around the end of March, with completion and move-in about May, 2022. Travis Penner, representing our builder […]
Police briefs (FORT FRANCES, ON) -The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are reminding members of the public to call 911 in emergency situations or the Provincial Communication Center (PCC) at 1-888-310-1122. By calling the PCC, your concern will be addressed by an officer in a timely […]
By Hayley Michaud
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Amazon Prime Video Daughter of the Wolf – R – Action, Thriller – Feb 25 This Canadian thriller follows an ex-military specialist who returns home after her father dies and upon learning about her inheritance her son is kidnapped. She uses her skills to try to find him. Crave Framing […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Concerns of racism have emerged in Kenora region from increasing numbers Those with children in school are probably already aware that on Friday the province updated its COVID-19 screening tool to include changes to symptom screening criteria. Now if a single symptom is selected in the screening tool, children must […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Amanda Schmidt and her husband bought the Hilltop Lodge Motel in International Falls, Minnesota, in 2019 after a testament from the previous owners that they had made a good investment purchasing the border business. While Amanda and her husband saw predictions of revenue on paper, they never saw them materialize, […]
Staff
Businesses in need of signage, stickers and barriers are getting a financial break from the Rainy River Future Development Corp. The newly announced Covid Safety Protocol Project will provide up to $5,000 in a non-repayable contribution, to offset the costs of operating under any new or existing COVID protocols, which […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
Crossroads School students have all been gifted with a red plaid neck warmer. The neck warmers were especially appreciated during last week’s cold spell. This gift was made possible by Mr. Wiersema and his class of Grade 5/6 students. The class not only took on the challenge of learning how […]
By Hayley Michaud
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Amazon Prime Video I Care A Lot – R – Comedy, Crime, Thriller – Feb 19 Starring Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), I Care a Lot follows a less than honest legal guardian who has been draining the savings of her elderly wards who meets […]
