Tickets are selling fast for the biggest pyjama party in town, so don’t delay! The Pjs and Pearls Virtual Gala will be held November 28. Hosted by the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Br#29, this online party will be held over Facebook Live, featuring a gourmet four-course meal delivered right to your […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
Needs in the community are increasing, but the Salvation Army is hoping residents step in to help fill the gaps this holiday season. In contrast to neighbouring communities, the Fort Frances Salvation Army is going ahead with its Christmas Hamper and Adopt-a-family programs, in full. Dryden and Kenora have downscaled […]
Staff
Police are warning of an old scam, which has resurfaced in area mailboxes this week. Appearing to be a “Match 3” scratch ticket, the cards are not from ESSO at all, and are actually linked to a high pressure sales scam. “This is a scam. This company clearly preys on […]
Press Release
The former Rainy River/Baudette Border Lions Club- RRBB Lions has had its charter and name amended to more accurately reflect its mission and service area. The new club’s charter is named the West Rainy River District Lions Club. “This is not a dispute with our neighbouring community Baudette, MN, but […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Having one son in active battle during WW2 would have been traumatic enough, but five of Agnes and Fred Crowe’s six sons were all veterans in WW2. David known as Dado was in the Army reserves. He was trained and willing to go when called upon. The youngest son Doug […]
Press Release
(KENORA, ON) On Sunday November 8, 2020 at 2:34p.m, the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a missing person on Pelican Pouch Lake. Police were advised that a Manitoba man had attended his camp and when he failed to return home the OPP were called. The OPP marine Unit, […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre in Rainy River First Nations is celebrating a big win at the provincial level. During a virtual award ceremony held on October 28 by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) for their annual Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence, the historical centre was revealed to be the […]
For a full Giving Back listing, check out our website at www.fftimes.com. Stuff a cruiser is in need of volunteers, December 5 at locations through the district. Volunteers collect groceries from residents, and pack them into cruisers for people in need. Great for high school hours! Call Charlene at 275-8841 […]
Staff Writer
Natali Trivuncic
Natali Trivuncic
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced five active COVID-19 cases, one in the Kenora region and four in the Sioux Lookout region over the past week. Two of the Sioux Lookout cases were announced Monday and were not linked to the previous cluster of three cases announced last week. Dr. […]
Staff
A resolution to be introduced by Fort Frances Councillor Douglas Judson is calling for the Town to launch a process to rename Colonization Road. A vote on the resolution, which is seconded by Councillor Andrew Halikas, is expected during the November 23 council meeting. If approved as written, the resolution […]
Staff
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is advising the public of locations where they could have been exposed to COVID-19. Individuals who attended either of the following place at the times noted below could have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. Overall the risk of someone being infected would […]
Press Release
(KENORA, ON) On Sunday November 8, 2020 at 2:34p.m, the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a missing person on Pelican Pouch Lake. Police were advised that a Manitoba man had attended his camp and when he failed to return home the OPP were called. The OPP marine Unit, […]
