According to a warning from the national weather agency, after a thaw today, temps are expected to take a sharp decline this evening. “Temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid single digits this afternoon, leading to melting in some areas. A sharp cold front will move through northwestern […]
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By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
A local grocery store is stepping up once again to help out those in need in the community. The Fort Frances Safeway is now running its annual food bank donation campaign. The campaign runs until Christmas Eve, with all donations benefiting the Salvation Army Fort Frances. “We also have our […]
The Cridland family has announced that they will be once again hosting the Annual Community Christmas Dinner this year in Fort Frances. The tradition of a community Christmas dinner dates back many years to a time when a sit down dinner was served in the basement of Knox United Church […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
What makes Derek Jones a different type of math teacher If you’ve been struggling to teach your youngsters a love for math, you’re not alone. However, there is a growing emphasis on hands-on math learning, including board and card games, and one local educator is at the forefront and being […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances will officially bid adieu to Sunny Cove Camp after a conflicted town council voted narrowly on Monday to put the beleaguered property up for sale after years of deliberating about its future. Located about 10 minutes east of Fort Frances on Rainy Lake, Sunny Cove has been a […]
By Times Staff
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning motorists, residents and outdoor enthusiasts to be cautious around frozen bodies of water this winter. In a press release from the OPP, the police force is urging extreme caution near bodies of water, including lakes and rivers, with any amount of ice on […]
By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Make your way to Fort Frances High School this week as staff and students prepare to unveil this year’s Christmas play. “The Gift” will be running this week from Thursday, December 11 through Saturday, December 13, 2025. The play, written by Lindsay Price, focuses on a teenage girl named Kymberdee […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
If you’ve previously wanted to throw your hat in the ring to be considered for Volunteer of the Year or Citizen of the Year but didn’t make the cut or shied away from applying, there could be a new category awaiting your candidacy in the near future. Town council voted […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Rainy River Future Development’s (RRFD) GoLocal campaign will be going away at the end of the year, with points expiring Dec. 31, but its 15-year legacy of achievement will remain, according to the program’s former manager. RRFD first introduced the campaign in 2010. Since its inception, it has had a […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
The Hallett will be going back in the water, and this time for good, according to Fort Frances’ town council, but the budget to restore the 18-metre (60-foot) tugboat to its spot in the water could change. “I honestly don’t think anybody will know what the final cost will be, […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
As of the first of 2026, Circular Materials will assume management of recycling pick up in the Town of Fort Frances while GFL remains the local contractor. Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit organization which has been created by companies which produce a significant portion of recyclable refuse. Founding partners […]
By Times Staff
New research has led to a change in how local health professionals carry out aspects of certain exams. In a press release from Riverside Health Care dated December 2, 2025, the organization announced that their Diagnostic Imaging Department will no longer utilize lead shielding during X-rays and CT scans. According […]
