The debate is over, and votes are cast – Colonization Road East and West are getting new names. A 30-day process has begun, during which community members are asked to submit name suggestions. Council will choose five to be presented in a public meeting on April 26. If you have […]
Local News
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A community and family are in mourning after a tragic accident on Lake Despair. Shortly before 11:00 pm on March 18, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) that had broken […]
Vaccination clinics have opened across the District, with those aged 75 and over now eligible to register for a COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Northwestern Health Unit, the clinics have been designed with safety in mind, to limit contact between clients. Each clinic has signage indicating entrances, parking, exits, and […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances town council unanimously voted on Monday to approve the recommendation to rename Colonization Road East and Colonization Road West. Along with the approval to rename both Colonization Roads, an education resolution was also carried. The renaming recommendation was put forward at the last Planning and Development Executive Committee […]
By Jocelyn Galloway
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
The absence of Canadian travellers has impacted International Falls according to Mayor Harley Droba. “We miss you guys [Canadians]. I don’t know if you know that, but we really, really do,” said Droba. “It is so bizarre with the lack of vehicles in our community right now. It’s 100 per […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
As of Tuesday morning, from the vaccine allotment that Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has been given, 6,355 doses of the Moderna vaccine have been administered. At this time, no area pharmacies are currently offering COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU said. Certain populations […]
A food drive is being held by the Beyak Automotive group on Thursday, March 25. Starting at 9 a.m., employees from Sunset Country Ford and Fort Frances GM will head out for contactless pick-up of donations. If you have any food items you would like to donate to local food […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Break out your chef’s cap and fire up the oven – it’s time to get cooking. Shooniya Wa-Biitong has created a series of hands-on cooking workshops for those in the district to attend to help boost their skills and confidence in the kitchen, and also help to strengthen bonds as […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
This is the second in a series with Ryan McMahon and Wendell Collier about their CBC Gem series “Stories from the Land,” an adaptation of McMahon’s podcast which premiered on the digital streaming platform Friday, March 19. When a worldwide pandemic hits right when you’re about to start filming your […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Virtual session to cover how parents can keep kids safe while online In order to help foster a sense of community that can be lacking during lockdown, as well as to help parents navigate the possible dangers of the internet, the Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) will be holding […]
Source: protectkidsonline.ca
What can parents do? Know and explore the games your child wants to play online to determine if the game is age-appropriate. Considerations may include: Is the game moderated? Does the game contain age-appropriate content? Is there an interactive (chat) component in the game? Is this an optional feature that […]
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now made an arrest in connection with a serious assault that occurred March 20, 2021 in Fort Frances. A 30-year-old man from Big Grassy First Nation has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Assault with a Weapon. The accused attended […]
