The town budget for 2020 is in the books. At Monday night’s town council meeting, Town of Fort Frances treasurer Dawn Galusha presented the finalized 2020 Budget, which sees a residential tax increase of 3.24 percent and a number of challenges -including COVID-19- that we might not see the full […]
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Megan Walchuk
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A resolution to support a proclamation from Borderland Pride was defeated 3-2 in last night’s Emo town council meeting. The resolution would have adopted a pre-worded resolution, provided by Borderland Pride, which would have proclaimed June “Pride Month” and called for a rainbow flag to be displayed for a week […]
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has closed a path, which allowed small vessels to cross the border in the river. Yesterday, the CBSA announced the temporary suspension of service at certain small vessel reporting sites, small airports of entry, ferry terminals and to the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) […]
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Child Safety Week is here, and although community events have been cancelled due to COVID-19, safety is even more important than ever. As many families across Canada stay home due to public health directives, Public safety charity and Hydro One have teamed up to create a tip sheet, to help […]
Tonight will see periods of rain with a low of 5 C (41 F). Tomorrow will see a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 13 (55) and a low of five (41). Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud during the day […]
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The Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) has announced its first inductee into its Hall of Fame – Fort Frances Times’ own Jim Cumming. Jim was born with ink flowing through his veins. His father, grandfather, grandmother and several aunts and uncles all worked in the newspaper industry, from Ontario through […]
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The question of what to do with town flowers could be put to bed at tonight’s council meeting. Following a report that was received and sent back to committee by Fort Frances town council at their April 27 meeting, a new report from the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee will […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of -6 C (21 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 10 (50) and a low of minus-two (28). Wednesday will bring a chance of showers during the day with more showers overnight and a high of 12 (54) […]
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(RAINY RIVER, ON) Charges have been laid in a firearm incident at Rainy River Hospital.On the morning of May 7, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to an incident outside the Rainy River Hospital located at 115 Fourth Street Rainy River. No one was hurt or injured in […]
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Starting May 11 Riverside’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Fort Frances will offer Drive-Thru testing for COVID-19 for those exhibiting symptoms. This form of testing will be completed while you remain in your vehicle, similar to any drive-thru service. “With recent asymptomatic testing of residents and staff across Riverside Health Care, […]
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There were two new fires discovered by early afternoon on May 7. For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, see the interactive fire map at Ontario.ca/forestfire. RESTRICTED FIRE ZONE IN EFFECT For all zones in the fire region of Ontario In order to ensure public safety […]
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(RAINY RIVER, ON) – An incident involving a firearm at the Rainy River Hospital has ended with a suspect in custody and damage to several vehicles. No-one was injured in the incident, and there is no danger to the public, according to the OPP.In the morning of May 7, members […]
