Here are the sunrise and sunset times for Dec. 5-11: Hunters are reminded that firearms must be unloaded and encased from one half-hour after sunset until one half-hour before sunrise.
Local News
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of minus-six C (21 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with continuing chances of flurries and remaining cloudy overnight with a high of minus-two (28) and a low of minus-11 (12). Thursday will see periods of snow throughout the […]
Press Release
The Fort Frances Homelessness Committee and the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) are pleased to announce the “Out of the Cold” overnight warming centre will have a new home this winter. In partnership with the Homelessness Committee, the RRDSSAB will again staff the centre and have secured […]
Staff
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced Thursday that their members will be engaged in a one-day, province-wide strike (full withdrawal of services) this Wednesday (Dec. 4) unless progress is made at the central bargaining table. At this time, this one-day protest will affect all students in Grades 9 […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of minus-six C (21 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight, bringing a high of minus-three (27) and a low of minus-five (23). Wednesday will continue with a chance […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of minus-11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a good chance of snow, sleet and freezing rain in the afternoon. Expect a high of minus-one (30) and a low of minus-five (23). Saturday will see a continuing chance of snow […]
Staff
A longtime Christmas tradition will not be going ahead this year. The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau decided at a meeting last night that the annual community Christmas dinner will be cancelled this year. The Volunteer Bureau’s Judy Koski said the decision was not made lightly. “Unfortunately, the Christmas dinner this […]
From the OPP
With the first significant snowfall of the year, it is a good time to remind members of the public about the changes to some of the by-law’s, specifically parking by-laws. Calendar parking is now in effect in the Town of Fort Frances. Drivers are reminded to ensure they are parking […]
Submitted by Douglas W. Judson
Several items which appeared in the Times over the past week contained some misleading information about the scope of the proposed bylaw to regulate single-use plastic bags and other harmful single-use products in Fort Frances. I know that was not the newspaper’s intention, but I fear it has led to […]
Staff
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is challenging the public to be more mindful this December. The NWHU’s “12 Days of a Mindful Holiday Challenge” runs from Dec. 1-12 and people can register online to take part: www.surveymonkey.com/r/NL9NKZS Some of the suggested ideas to increase mindfulness over the holidays include making […]
Sam Odrowski
The Fine Line Art Gallery welcomed its newest member last Tuesday and he specializes in wood carving. Gordon Seeburger moved to Fort Frances from Peterborough in June 2018 and runs several online stores through Etsy, GoDaddy, Shopify, and Pinterest where he sells hand carved pieces of art.Seeburger has worked with […]
Staff
More public input has been gathered regarding the proposed single-use plastic ban bylaw that was proposed to council during Monday evening’s meeting. Coun. Douglas Judson, who authored the bylaw, said he received feedback from individuals who stressed the need for people with disabilities to have access to plastic straws. “I […]
