The water level of Rainy Lake has largely stabilized, according to Environment Canada data. Rainy Lake is currently 339.307 metres, and has remained between 339.300 m and 339.310 m since June 7. According to the National Weather Service, out of Duluth, MN, the lake is expected to remain at current […]
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By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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The Town of Fort Frances and the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre have great plans for the summer. Most of the programming will take place in July and August. The Town of Fort Frances will run day camps for all eight weeks out of the Memorial Sports Complex. Registration […]
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There is relief on the horizon for communities impacted by flooding int he Rainy River District; headwater levels are dropping, and rising levels are slowing considerably in Rainy Lake. According to the National weather Service, out of Duluth, MN, Rainy Lake can expect to see an additional rise of 2-6 […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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Fort Frances officials warn pedestrians stay away from restricted areas. Front Street from Armit to Crowe, and Mosher to Williams is closed to all forms of traffic — no driving, walking, biking, or kayaking. Emergency management specialist Patrick Briere says these closures are for safety’s sake. “There is a lot […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Since 1955, the Strawberry Social has been a staple of the LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary’s fundraising operations. After a two-year absence, Auxiliary president Irene Laing says she’s looking forward to bringing back the historic event on June 16. “I’m a traditionalist. To me, it seems like an honour to be […]
The Fort Frances Ministerial Association is hosting a prayer vigil at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at Rainy Lake Square. Ministerial representative Diane Clifford says this is a time to remember all the different losses that people have experienced during the pandemic. “People may have lost their jobs, maybe […]
As a result of ongoing flooding at the waterfront in Fort Frances, the route for the 2022 Pride March, originally set to begin at the Sorting Gap Marina, has been changed in order to ensure participant safety and to comply with municipal emergency orders. The Pride March will now assemble […]
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A Request for Federal Assistance would release additional funding and assistance for community Marcus Powlowski, MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River is encouraging the Province to submit a Request for Federal Assistance (RFA). RFAs allow the Federal Government to lend additional support to a Province facing an emergency beyond its capacity […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
While on the campaign trail, recently re-elected MPP for Kenora-Rainy River Greg Rickford says he saw the damage throughout the riding caused by high water and he is working with other members of provincial government to ensure all options are available to the region. Rickford says that the unique timing […]
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Reports of Esox’s death are greatly exaggerated. The Esox dam, located approximately 50 km northeast of Fort Frances, has been the subject of concern, speculation and rumour as water in the Rainy Lake system continues to rise to historic levels. Social media posts have speculated that the dam is on […]
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As a result of ongoing flooding at the waterfront in Fort Frances, the route for the 2022 Pride March, originally set to begin at the Sorting Gap Marina, has been changed in order to ensure participant safety and to comply with municipal emergency orders. The Pride March will now assemble […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Gordie Woollard’s wife Margaret died in August 2020, just eight days before their 70th wedding anniversary. A golden ring still sits on his left hand. The Times asked what he misses most about her. “Her undying love and affection,” said Woollard, voice quivering. “She never wavered through all the nonsense […]
