Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Flood conditions around town continue to improve, but the mayor warns that there are still some lingering risks associated with them. During last night’s meeting of Fort Frances town council, mayor June Caul shared an update on the flood conditions in the area, noting that the town is still technically […]
The Canadian Cadet Organizations seek to develop citizenship, leadership, and fitness. Three senior cadets from the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron have a chance to do so when they attend 5-week advanced aviation camps across the country. Flight-Sgt. Batiuk is in Connaught, Ontario, while flight sergeants Donaldson […]
On September 18, 2022, hundreds of thousands of people across Canada will lace up to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run to raise funds for cancer research. Now in its 42nd year, the event continues to stay true to its roots with a non-competitive, grassroots and family-oriented spirit, with […]
Dear editor, After rereading the Fort Frances Times interview with the (IJC) international joint commission people on June 15th, I found their answers extremely infuriating. When I hear statements like the headline ”little could be done to avoid the flooding”, “opening the gates at the dam earlier in the year […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared COVID-19 Outbreaks at La Verendrye General Hospital and Rainycrest Long Term Care Home affecting patients and residents. To further enhance our team’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, additional precautions are being taken including, but […]
Plenty of money will be announced for local service groups and organizations as the town is set to announce this year’s Moffat Family Fund Grant recipients at tonight’s meeting of Fort Frances Town Council. The announcement will kick off the Committee of the Whole meeting at the Fort Frances Civic […]
From April to July 2022, thousands of sandbags were used to protect homes and infrastructure throughout the Town of Fort Frances. As floodwaters recede and clean-up efforts begin, we remind the public that used sandbags are considered contaminated, as the sand within may contain harmful bacteria or other contaminants. Residents […]
A recent assessment of flooded public infrastructure has revealed the need for some repairs. Travis Rob, manager of operations and facilities for the town noted some areas of erosion where water levels have dropped. “Not surprisingly, we’re seeing some areas where we have some subsiding of the ground,” Rob said. […]
Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is making it easier for students interested in the health and medical fields to make their first steps toward a dream career. Beginning in fall 2022, SGEI is offering its Emergency Services Fundamentals (EMSF) program that will give prospective or pre-med students a leg up […]
With provincial backing, Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) is launching a new business venture that will allow it to teach job skills to clients in a setting that is flexible; suiting their needs. Matt Smart has trouble with anxiety, making certain tasks that might be assigned in some jobs a […]
Quest for the Best, the singing competition that goes hand-in-hand with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is set to go for the night of Friday, July 22. “It’s a great evening,” says organizer Heather Johnson. “It’s wonderful songs, it’s every genre, it’s every age of singer that’s out there. […]
Events and performers are starting to come together as the weekend of Aug. 5-7 approaches, though Kayleigh Speirs, Fort Frances Museum curator and event co-ordinator says it probably won’t look like Culturamas of the past. Speirs says they are hoping for many volunteers to help fill out some of the […]
