(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A number of charges have been laid after a driver failed to stop for police in Fort Frances. On May 28, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol when they observed […]
Local News
In yesterday’s issue of the Fort Frances Times, a headline reading “Healing walk in memory of Thre Windego happens next week” should have been updated to read that the healing walk will be taking place this coming Saturday, June 3, 2023. The Times apologizes for any confusion this may have […]
From the LVGHA
The LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary’s Strawberry Social is just around the corner. This annual event provides sweet treats that everyone can feel good about eating. Each cake, ice cream, and strawberry dessert sold means funds generated for the hospital. Once again, this will be a pre-order and delivery event only. […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative
enguyen@fortfrances.com
A healing walk in memory of Thre Windego and those who have lost their lives to overdose will be held on Saturday, June 3. The walk starts at 1 p.m. at the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) parking lot, stops at the Nugget Motel, and then returns to the UNFC. […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Thanks to the Ontario government, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is set to receive a funding increase of over $592,000, bringing the Homelessness Prevention Program and Indigenous Supportive Housing Program allocation to over $1.1 million for 2023-24. RRDSSAB CAO Dan McCormick says provincial involvement is key. […]
Press release
This morning, Borderland Pride joined representatives of the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) and students at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) to share reflections on the ongoing importance of Pride in our community and to hoist a rainbow flag to mark the start of Pride Month. June is recognized […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
A recruitment open house for those in the Rainy River District interested in a career in policing will take place on Monday, June 5, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment. OPP Provincial Constable Bradley Scoyne said there will be several displays from […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After COVID-19 shut down the only comedy club in Thunder Bay, Mark Menei went without a place to perform. What he did to get back into comedy inspired his new business. Mark Menei got into comedy at a local Thunder Bay comedy club called Crickets. After watching comedy there for […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The former Husky gas station turned into a Co-op Gas Station almost overnight. It only took a few days and there are still a few changes to be ironed out, but the gas station at the corner of Webster Ave and King’s Highway, also formerly under the Mohawk brand, has […]
Press release
In celebration of Community Living Month this week, we at Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) would like to highlight our Employment Services Program. There are eight Community Living staff (Developmental Services Professionals) that work in our Employment Services Program. These staff provide support to 55 individuals who have […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Simone LeBlanc is the only Fort Frances resident to join the recent cohort of the One Year, One Outfit (OYOO) challenge, producing clothing and accessories made from locally-sourced fibre. Her work will be featured at the Manitoba Fibre Festival later this year in Winnipeg. “OYOO is a slow fashion journey,” […]
By Tyler Moffitt
Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service Chief
Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service Chief
(Fort Frances, ON) – On May 27, 2023, at approximately 4:49 p.m. the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service responded to a structure fire at the Town of Fort Frances Recycling Facility Storage Building. Three full-time firefighters, five part-time firefighters, and the fire chief responded to the scene of the fire […]
