Due to the Provincewide Shutdown ordered by the Government of Ontario, the Town of Fort Frances closed its facilities to the public as of December 26, 2020. The facilities will be closed until further notice, and once the Province lifts the orders, the Town of Fort Frances will begin to […]
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For a full Giving Back listing, check out our website at www.fftimes.com. The Polar Bear Plunge has gone virtual this year! Raise pledges, and film yourself in the cold, with snow swimming, an ice bucket challenge, or other cold, wet activity, and submit your video before January 15! Funds raised […]
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The Economic Development Advisory Committee will be giving way to a newly created Economic Development Executive Committee, to put economic development centre stage, and give Council more direct access to the Town’s economic future, according to a release issued on Monday. “With the ongoing global pandemic, and the demolition of […]
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The winning ticket has been drawn for the second monthly Riverside Foundation 50/50 draw. The winning ticket number is C-7363469. The winner will be contacted via the phone number provided at time of purchase. Once contacted, the ticket will have to be validated to ensure the rules of play are […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of minus-six (21) and a low of -12 (10). Friday will continue to see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of minus-six (21) […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The Northwestern Health Unit has new freezers in place to store the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, but is unsure when it could arrive in the region, and in what quantity. The vaccine was approved on Dec. 23 and Ontario is expecting its first shipment by today. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical […]
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(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly before 3:00 pm on December 20, 2020 members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called upon to investigate a complaint of an aggressive driver. Officers were able to locate the vehicle in question and stopped the vehicle to conduct […]
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With colder weather upon us, we can expect to soon receive extreme cold warnings from Environment Canada. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) would like to remind people to take extra caution when spending time outdoors, especially during extreme cold events. This winter will be different from past winters due to additional […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The logistics of a border re-opening was the topic of discussion during an industry feedback call on December 15. The Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO)call was hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO). The discussion centred around four main topics: ensuring travellers reach their destination after crossing […]
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Northwestern Health Unit received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Rainy River region early Tuesday afternoon. Our caseload is now at 15 confirmed and one suspected case since December 14. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of snow and a low of -11 C (12 F) Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow throughout the day and a high of minus-eight (18) with a low of -13 (nine). Thursday will be cloudy with a high of minus-seven (19) and […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of -24 C (-11 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness during the day and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of minus-nine (16) and a low of -16 (three). Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud with cloudy periods […]
