Anyone travelling down part of Scott Street in the past week is likely to have noticed a change.Yellow boxes have been unveiled along the downtown intersections featuring a push button for pedestrian crossing. But the town’s Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob says the buttons are just the visible addition […]
Local News
Sam Odrowski
Issues surrounding the 112-year-old Fort Frances Jail were recently brought to the attention of town representatives. Mayor June Caul and all members of council toured the facility earlier this month following a letter to the editor by correctional officer and OPSEU Local 718 president, Tom Kenny, in the July 3, […]
Sam Odrowski
Due to coming changes in the quality of ore being extracted from New Gold’s open pit mine north of Barwick, many have feared the Rainy River site could have a significantly altered lifespan. But New Gold president Renaud Adams said there’s still lots of potential at the local mine to […]
Staff
Fort Frances Lion’s Club T.V. Bingo will start on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. on Shaw Cable (channel 10). Cards will be handed out to same outlets as last year. Cards will be available first week in September. There is a program change this year. Program as follows: It […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a late shower and low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny with more spotty showers and a high of 19 (66) and low of six (43).Friday will see increasing cloudiness. The high will be around 20 (68) while the low […]
Sam Odrowski
The town recently hired a new chief building planner who will soon become the chief building official (CBO) here. Near the end of July, Cody Vangel took on the position and is excited to be working the new role. “I found it was a very intriguing position, because I’ve always […]
Ken Kellar
After a few months of running somewhat under the radar, Fort Frances’ newest eatery is ready for the big time. Neighbours Modern Diner held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, with staff and town dignitaries on hand to make things official. Neighbours owners Jamie Pryde and Myles Wilcott […]
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a rain and drizzle with an overnight low of eight C (46 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny and warmer, with a couple of showers. Expect a high of 20 (68) and a low of nine (48). Thursday will be partly sunny with a […]
Tonight will be cloudy with an overnight low of 11 C (52 F) and a thunderstorm later in the evening. Tomorrow will be a little cooler with a high of 17 (63) and chance of some rain, while there’s a low of eight (46). Wednesday will be cloudy with a […]
Press Release
Unifor forestry members are urging the province to take immediate action in the efforts to re-start the Fort Frances pulp and paper mill, and protect the rights of the publicly-owned forestlands in the region. “We’ve been working with the Town of Fort Frances and other key stakeholders since 2014 when […]
Staff
Following a statement last week by federal NDP candidate for Thunder Bay–Rainy River, Yuk-Sem Won, charging the current Liberal government for its lack of support on the mill issue, MP Don Rusnak said the federal government is ready to assist but cannot force any owner of the mill to open […]
Some incorrect information was included in a cutline for a photo on page B1 of yesterday’s Times. The only car that was towed off the track was Carter Kinnear’s #23 car. James Lambert drove off the track himself, made a quick fix and was back out on for the next […]
