The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will recognize businesses, organizations and individuals for outstanding business achievement and the contributions made to the economic growth and prosperity of the Rainy River District at the 13th Annual Bell Business Awards Banquet set for Saturday, Nov. 8 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Nominations are […]
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The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Consumer Survey is halfway completed. Since the survey launched, Aug. 15, 30 surveys have been completed by the community, giving their input on consumer requirements, as well as suggestions for improvements to the local community. The Chamber is aiming for 100 surveys to be […]
School may not have been on the minds of students this summer, but at Tuesday evening’s Rainy River District School Board meeting, the board highlighted many of the projects and programs that kept them busy in preparation for the new school year. One of the highlights was the student success […]
Meet the team that brings you the news! We introduce the Fort Frances editorial staff. News is their business but they don’t mind having a little fun every now and then. Last week the Fort Frances Times introduced you too Ravyn Bedard, a guitar shredding 16 year old living here […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Consumer Survey is halfway completed. Since the survey launched, Aug. 15, 30 surveys have been completed by the community, giving their input on consumer requirements, as well as suggestions for improvements to the local community. The Chamber is aiming for 100 surveys to be […]
Paramedics, firefighters, and emergency response workers are the first on the scene when there’s trouble. But behind the scene, there’s been a dedicated group of volunteers making sure the people who take care of us can keep on going. For more than 15 years, Rainy River District’s Critical Incident Stress […]
As their fall training approaches, the Rainy River District Victim Services Program (RRDVSP) is in need of volunteers to help reach out to people affected by crime and traumatic situations. “We really need volunteers in order to meet the needs of the area,” said RRDVSP executive director Monika Huminuk. Since […]
Seniors looking for a little companionship will be happy to know a new option has opened up. Friends of Animals, Fort’s local animal welfare group, has created a new adoption program geared directly at seniors. “We just thought there are seniors in the community who are living alone,” explained member […]
A scene conservation officer Mike Veniot referred to as the worst mess he has seen in Fort Frances is cleaned up and suitable for public use once more. “They cleaned it up on Thursday,” Veniot said of the Red Gut Bay campsite. Following last week’s Times article detailing the mess, […]
As of Monday, the water tower is now back in service, and as a result the modified water restriction has been lifted. However, the normal by-law odd/even day water usage restriction will be in effect until Sept. 15. Environmental and facilities superintendent Doug Herr reported to council Thursday evening that […]
After six years of operation, the Youth Justice Program run out of the United Native Friendship Centre has helped more than 150 young people, and those they victimized, rehabilitate. According to youth justice coordinator Steve Latimer, since the program’s beginning in December 2002, 165 youth have gone through the program, […]
Your friendly neighbourhood Canada Safeway is taking customer care one step further in light of the ever-expanding listeriosis outbreak and subsequent food recall. The company’s stores have been diligently removing affected product from the shelves. But after the initial recall of only a few items, the list grew to 220 […]
