Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges the public to get tested for COVID-19 if they have any symptom of the virus. Some people infected with COVID-19 may show very mild symptoms that go away quickly, however, they can still spread the virus to others. NWHU reminds the public that anyone with […]
Local News
By Ken Kellar
Following discussions with medical officers of health at northern Ontario health units, the province has announced that those regions will remain in lockdown until January 23. Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, announced the decision in a press conference today alongside Dr. Dirk Huyer, coordinator of the […]
Press Release
Riverside’s Fort Frances COVID Assessment Centre has a new location for appointments starting on Friday, January 8, 2021, which will allow for drive-thru service. This new fully drive-thru testing centre is located off Sinclair Street to the West of the Staff Parking Lot behind LaVerendrye General Hospital. Swab tests will […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness and a low of -14 C (7 F). Tomorrow will be overcast during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of minus-five (23) with a low of minus-nine (16). Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud with cloudy periods overnight and […]
Press Release
The Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy has found a new home. The gymnastics club will be moving into a new location on Scott Street, in the building formerly home to the Royal Theatre and, more recently, Club 88. The Beyak Automotive Group recently acquired the building and the RLGA will be […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of -9 C (16 F). Tomorrow will be overcast with a high of minus-one (30) and a low of minus-eight (18). Friday will be cloudy with a high of minus-three (27) and a low of minus-seven (19). In the extended forecast, Saturday […]
Press Release
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the December Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle and the $25,830 that goes along with it is Chelsea Carlson. The draw was made on December 30 at 11:00 am. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Carlson now resides in […]
Staff
Last month, WWII Métis Veteran Jean Leander Camirand Sr. Became the 29th veteran to receive thanks and recognition of his service from the Canadian government. Veteran Camirand Sr, in recognition of his service in WWII, received a Recognition Payment of $20,000, along with a hand-crafted traditional Métis beaded poppy broach […]
Children's Mental Health Ontario
With limited activities and social visits available for kids across the province right now, it’s no wonder we are hearing from a lot of parents concerned about keeping the kids busy over the school winter break. This was a question that came up several times in our recent live chat […]
Press Release
Business owner plans to pay bills, buy tools and save for his retirement with winnings Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Wade Bagacki of Fort Frances. Wade matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the September 11, 2020 LOTTO MAX draw to win $100,000. […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local book reviewer Judith “J.J.”Johanson has published her final review After more than 20 years and hundreds upon hundreds of books read, a longtime contributor to the Fort Frances Times is putting down her quill. Judith Johanson, or “J.J.” to those who followed her book reviews in the Wednesday paper […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
History has a way of creeping into our everyday lives, whether it is through the street names that we pass by every day or the parks that we grew up playing in. For author James Fontana, it was the name of a hospital that peaked his interest. While growing up, […]
