Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -16 C (3 F). Tomorrow, New Year’s Eve, will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of -16 (3) and a low of -23 (-9). New Year’s […]
Local News
By Times Staff
Rainy River District OPP have a youth offender in custody following an arson investigation that resulted from a late night fire at the Fort Frances Canadian Tire store. In a post made to their Facebook page early this morning, Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services noted that they responded to […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Residents of Fort Frances might have noticed a somewhat-familiar character on the side of the water tower since the scaffolding has started to come down – a beaver with a paddle in hand clad in voyageur regalia, a new version of a well-known local mascot. As part of significant work […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
On Friday, staff at the Fort Frances Salvation Army took members of the media and invited guests behind the scenes to see how the Stuff A Cruiser event benefits local food banks. Salvation Army Fort Frances Corps officer Arthur Heathcoate said that the event helps local food banks get through […]
The Fort Frances Museum will be showcasing a law-enforcement-themed exhibit in the New Year, covering everything from the badges and uniforms of local officers to police equipment and court cases with over 100 years of history to draw from. Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre curator Lisa Hughes said the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Since not everyone has family or friends close at hand during the holiday season, a local organization is hosting a pair of events meant to bring people together. On Dec. 29 and 30 the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Fort Frances Branch will host A Celebration of the Winter Season […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The annual Community Christmas Dinner sponsored by Flint House and the Cridland family will take place once again this year, bringing together volunteers across the community to give everyone a free holiday meal. Stacey and Christine Cridland and their family are busy preparing to serve over 500 meals to members […]
The region is currently under a Yellow Watch for a Winter Storm by Environment Canada. A brief period of snow, possibly mixed with ice pellets, will develop late this afternoon into this evening. A lull in the precipitation is expected tonight, although light snow may occasionally mix with freezing drizzle. […]
By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The shape of her business might be changing a bit, but Jennifer Horton of The Pink Parasol Tea Room will still be offering plenty of warm, fun sit-down events over the holiday and into the New Year. Horton is the longtime owner of the Scott Street-based business that began life […]
By Times Staff
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 […]
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 […]
