Cattle farmers who would like to stay up to date on changes in regulations around and the health of their animals are encouraged to attend the fall producer meeting tomorrow night (Sept. 19) at the Emo Legion. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Stacey Angus of Kingsford Veterinary Services will […]
Local News
Ken Kellar
It’s a critical time of year for several of Ontario’s most vulnerable species. Turtle species in Ontario are in the middle of their hatching season, a difficult time for the shelled reptiles as the babies are small, slow, and up against staggering odds. Dr. Sue Carstairs, executive and medical director […]
Ken Kellar
The local branch of the Salvation Army has welcomed a new corps officer to Rainy River District.Arthur Heathcote is a long-time member of the Salvation Army and started his post in Fort Frances on June 28, though it’s not the first time he’s been in town. “I was here last […]
Staff
Locals who would like to cast their votes early in the federal election can now do so at the Elections Canada Office in Fort Frances. The office is located at 540 King’s Highway, in Unit B of the Rainy Lake Plaza, and is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. […]
Staff
The Rainycrest residents’ dinner was once again held at La Place Rendez-Vous by the Rainycrest Auxiliary last Tuesday. A total of 38 residents came out with assistance by Rainycrest staff and auxiliary members. Attendees of the dinner were able to order from a prepared menu of walleye, chicken, or pork […]
A local community organization is spreading awareness about the dangers of drinking while pregnant by providing women with affordable and accessible pregnancy tests in two unlikely locations. The FASD Community Partners of the Rainy River District held a small event at the Copper River Inn last Wednesday celebrating the launch […]
Sam Odrowski
Rainy River First Nations (RRFN) partnered with Fort Frances mill property owner Riverdedge Developments in early August and is exploring the feasibility of a couple different options at the mill site. “We want to have the highest and best use which can create jobs and be financially feasible,” RRFN chief […]
Staff
Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services (FFTAHS) recently held a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls awareness walk that was also aimed at raising awareness for trafficked individuals and violence against women. Jessica Wilson of FFTAHS said the Fort Frances community and First Nations came together, lit candles for […]
Tonight will be considerably cloudy, accompanied by a shower or heavy thunderstorm and a low of 18 C (64 F). Tomorrow will have a morning shower or thunderstorm with intervals of clouds and sunshine, while the high will be 25 (77) and low will be 13 (55). Thursday will see […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 17 C (63 F). Tomorrow will start off partly sunny with considerable cloud coverage rolling in later in the day and a shower or thunderstorm in the area. The high will be 25 (77) with a low 18 (64). Wednesday will […]
Staff
The town is currently working on developing its next strategic plan which will help guide the municipality in all of its decisions-making and provide a vision of what the community can look like in three years. Part of the plan’s purpose is to ensure the town works in coordination towards […]
An article in yesterday’s times regarding the Muskie junior girls’ basketball team had some incorrect information. The story wrongly listed Anna and Ayiana Gagne as being sisters when, in fact, they are just great friends. The Times regrets any inconvenience this error may have caused.
