Communities and Governments often pull together in times of need. This time, it came in the form of 80 gallons of hand sanitizer. With support from three levels of government, Doug Judson, Municipal Councillor Fort Frances, Hon. Greg Rickford, MPP Kenora Rainy River District, Hon. Marcus Powlowski MP Thunder Bay-Rainy […]
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Following several weeks of disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Frances Town Council is set to resume its regular meetings tonight. The meetings will be held in a modified format in order to observe the restrictions on gatherings, to limit the spread of COVID-19. Council will proceed as normal, […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries overnight and a high of minus-four (25) with a low of -12 (10). Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud throughout […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -8 C (18 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds during the day turning to a cloudy with a chance of flurries overnight and a high of four (39) with a low of […]
Press Release
With spring weather here and the snow melting, litter and garbage that was hidden in the snow is now visible. There is a chance that discarded needles may be a part of the garbage found around our communities. NWHU has needle pick up kits, can provide training on how to […]
Press Release
For any Ontarians contemplating a trip to the cottage or other dwellings for family gatherings over the Easter Long Weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding people to practice physical distancing and stay home. “The OPP acknowledges that this is a very difficult time for people. While our officers […]
Ken Kellar
The Mayor of Fort Frances is encouraging people to observe physical distancing and self-isolation guidelines, even if the town hasn’t seen many cases of COVID-19 compared to other parts of the world. Mayor June Caul spoke with the Times late last week and again this week to provide a number […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
Few aspects of life have been left untouched by the global COVID-19 pandemic. How people worship has been no different. In Ontario, all churches have been closed for group worship, and social gatherings over five people anywhere in the province are against the law. But that hasn’t stopped local congregations […]
Press Release
Four weeks before Christmas the cashiers at Safeway Fort Frances collected cash donations from customers for the food bank. And this week, the store was able to donate those proceeds to the Salvation Army. This campaign runs each year to help ensure that food bank shelves are stocked so that […]
Jamie Mountain
As the world practices physical distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic to protect each other from the spread of the virus, many senior citizens are left isolated and unable to see their loved ones.That ultimately can have a negative impact on their mental health. Fortunately there is a new initiative that […]
Ken Kellar
It can’t be business as normal, but the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) is committed to looking after those who rely on their services. Like many other organizations in Canada and across the world, the UNFC has seen the way it operates impacted by the restrictions put in place to […]
Ken Kellar
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is taking steps to protect the most vulnerable populations in Fort Frances and the district. In a press release dated April 7, 2020, the RRDSSAB outlined what steps they have taken to ensure that the homeless population in the area can […]
