Tonight will see increasing cloudiness and a low of 15 C (59 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 19 (66) with a low of eight (46). Wednesday will continue to see a mix of sun and […]
Local News
Ken Kellar
Members of the public should have a better idea of what the ice season is going to look like at the Memorial Sports Centre after tonight. As per reporting in last week’s Fort Frances Times, town council is set to receive and make a recommendation on a report from the […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The United Native Friendship Centre held their annual breakfast on Wednesday to raise awareness on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Due to COVID-19 restrictions on the amount of people in one building, the pancake meals were given outside of the building either by drive-thru or walkup. This pancake breakfast was […]
Lenore Cates
The first meeting of the season for the Laverendrye General Hospital Auxiliary Executive was held on September 1 2020 at the Lions Park pavilion with 11 members present. The new executive was sworn in and the gavel was passed to Linda Booth, the new President. There are some vacancies including […]
Ken Kellar
The nights are growing long and dark and there’s a cool nip in the air, which can mean only one thing: construction season in Fort Frances is coming to an end. Town of Fort Frances Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob has given periodic updates to town council as the […]
Tonight will see a few clouds but clearing before tomorrow with a low of 3 C (37 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 20 (68) and a low of six (43). Friday will be sunny in the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
There are talks of amalgamating the Rainy River District Shelter of Hope with Riverside Health Care after the shelter turned to them for ‘operational assistance’ in absence of an executive director. The amalgamation request was made to the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). The MCCSS is […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Riverside Foundation for Health Care pledged $80,000 to cover the purchase and installation costs of the new air conditioning unit at the Emo Long-Term Care facility. Included in the $80,000 are $40,000 donated by the Emo and District Auxiliary. Allison Cox, director at Riverside Foundation for Health Care, said […]
Ken Kellar If you’ve been holding onto your old batteries and almost empty paint cans, this weekend will be your opportunity to dispose of them in a safe way. The Town of Fort Frances will be holding its annual Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste day this Saturday, September 12 from […]
Press Release
In light of a recent updated directive from the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Riverside announces that long-term care residents can once again resume short-stays and temporary absences. Effective immediately, Riverside long-term care residents can spend time away from their homes for day trips or overnight absences. “We appreciate the […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A new yoga-based centre called Tru North Yoga Cooperative is opening on 306 Scott St., beside Fort Floral. The new centre is owned by Deirdre O’Sullivan-Drombolis, Brian Cousineau and Tracey Cunningham-Coran. There is only one class offered by O’Sullivan-Drombolis on Thursday. The rest of the classes will resume after Labour […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Memorial Sports Centre has opened registration for a Bounce and Burn class. Registration for the class began on Monday and will continue until classes fill up. The class is offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the capacity of 12 individuals per class. Although registration happens through the sports […]
