Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Self-care is often categorized under the likes of facial treatments or a massage, but for Jessica Marissen, 32, calligraphy is the best way to clear her head. As a busy mom of two young children, Marissen said practicing calligraphy and creating is something she makes a priority, to de-stress and […]
Despite recent precipitation, the forest fire situation in Ontario’s Northwestern Region continues to escalate. Forestry and industrial activity across the region has been restricted, and a total fire ban remains in place. As of the last report, there were 140 fires burning across the district, including 14 new blazes. Fires […]
With the help form some dedicated young minds, summer programming at the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre is coming back in full swing. With the province’s recent move to Step 3 of its reopening plan, the library has re-opened in a limited capacity, which means that programming can […]
The paper mill in Fort Frances has been under demolition for almost a year, beginning in the fall of 2020. Because the mill’s significance is carved in the memory of many Fort Frances residents, many hoped that a new owner would return it to a functioning pulp manufacturing business. However, […]
Fort Frances Mayor June Caul announced the Moffat Family Fund recipients last week during the Committee of the Whole meeting. The fund, organized and given by the Winnipeg Foundation, allocated $93,750 to organizations in the community with the aim of supporting and advancing the economic, social, physical and intellectual well-being […]
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is finally opening their doors next Monday after they have been closed since last March due to COVID-19 mandated restrictions. The centre will officially welcome patrons back on Monday with an open house followed by a Christmas in July session. Cindy Noble, manager of the […]
It’s been years – even decades – in the making, but the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) has moved into its new building and is hard at work turning it into the home the centre has always dreamed of. UNFC executive director Sheila McMahon gave the Times a special behind-the-scenes […]
Most 13-year-olds are busy playing sports or thinking about when they can hang out with their friends next, but Candace Sinclair, at just 13 is biking 300 km to raise money for childhood cancer. Sinclair registered for the Great Cycle Challenge Canada where people of all ages across Canada set […]
He knew from a very young age that he wanted to have a job where he dealt directly with people on a daily basis. Jeff Gustafson, 28, a Fort Frances local, is now locuming back home as a family doctor. Gustafson just finished his two-year residency at Mount Sinai Hospital […]
Those with a keen eye might have noticed an unusual sight in the parking lot of the Memorial Sports Centre last week. Those curious enough to stop and check it out were able to experience a hands on learning environment that is tied directly to a major industrial project that […]
Deck-lid, fender, cowl screen, hubcap and valance. To the average person, these words might as well be another language, but to automobile enthusiasts like Brayden Hogan, 19, these words are used in his everyday life. Being passionate about everything to do with cars, Brayden knew that he wanted to work […]
The Fort Frances Council had their meeting for the month on July 12. During the meeting, a presentation was given from Boundary Waters Forest Management Corporation (BWFMC) president Mike Willick, the short-term fate of a new truck route was approved and it was decided that the Fort Frances Senior Centre […]
