The Board of Directors of Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry Gauthier as the new President and CEO effective February 18, 2020. Riverside Board Chair Joanne Ogden stated that the entire Board, “Is very pleased to have Henry in the position.” Originally from Thunder Bay, […]
Local News
Sam Odrowski
Knowledge is power. And it’s empowering a group of inmates who are taking classes at the Fort Frances Jail. Since last April, Tracey Omerod of the Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) has been holding weekly one on one sessions with offenders and last fall she introduced group sessions as well. […]
Sam Odrowski
Municipalities are being forced to pay more for public health services as the province has changed its funding formula. Prior to the change, townships shared the costs of public health with the province using a 25 percent municipal and 75 percent provincial split. Now municipalities must use a 30/70 cost […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -25 C (-13 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day with clear skies overnight and a high of -17 (one) with a low of -22 (eight below). Thursday will be sunny and clear with a […]
Environment Canada warns that as of this morning Fort Frances and the surrounding area is under an Extreme Cold warning, as temperatures with the windchill are expected to reach -40 C (-40 F) today. Take caution to bundle up if you must be outside. Tonight will be clear with a […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
It was a night of big dreams and big ideas, and the start of what could be some big plans for Fort Frances. About 50 residents gathered last night at La Place Rendez-Vous hotel for a public “visioning session,” with HTFC – a consulting company hired by Fort Frances to […]
Ken Kellar
2019 proved to be an interesting and varied year for Fort Frances, from an economic point of view.Economic development officer Tannis Drysdale presented Fort Frances town council with a review and highlights package of the economic development of the town for 2019 at Monday night’s council meeting. Drysdale spoke to […]
The article “Loads of fun events planned for Family Day” in Wednesday’s edition of the Times stated that the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre would be open for activities on Family Day (Feb. 17). According to library staff, while this was originally the intention, due to unforseen circumstances, the […]
Sam Odrowski
The Family Centre–located in the Volunteer Bureau on Fourth Street–has expanded to the entire hall, where it hosts people throughout the day in need of warmth, a hot meal, and adequate clothing. The Centre, which is separate from the Warming Centre at the Apostolic Way Church, is well attended and […]
Family Day is almost here. Time to pack up the kids, and have some fun together throughout the Rainy River District. This year, the holiday lands on Monday, Feb. 17, and a variety of local groups have been busy organizing events and activities. On the calendar this year are: The […]
Staff
It’s time to celebrate your local businesses. The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 23rd annual Business Awards tonight at the Copper River Inn. The night is set to begin at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails, with dinner being served at 7:00 p.m. The event will also feature […]
Ken Kellar
Work is progressing well on the new indigenous-led child care centre in Fort Frances, according to United Native Friendship Centre executive director Sheila McMahon. Work began on the $3.2-million building in August of last year, which is located on McIrvine Road across from the sports field, and McMahon noted that […]
