Press Release Green Party of Ontario candidate Ember McKillop has entered the June 7 election here in the Kenora-Rainy River riding. “We’re so happy that Ember will carry the Green banner in the upcoming election,” GPO leader Mike Schreiner announced last Wednesday. “Kenora-Rainy River deserves a hard-working and passionate champion […]
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Press Release During the month of April, the Water Levels Committee of the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board directed the operators of the international dam on the Rainy River at Fort Frances-International Falls to target the lowest 10 cm (four inches) of the rule curve band on Rainy […]
Sam Odrowski There is no shortage of live music here during May with a local coffee shop hosting five different concerts, including several featuring Fort Frances debuts. From The Grind Up kicked off the first weekend of May with a Fort Frances fan favourite in Nick Sherman. Owner Ben Morelli […]
Staff The Borderland Community Orchestra will stage three concerts this month, including one at the Townshend Theatre here on May 22 at 7 p.m. Admission is $12 at the door, with children under 12 being free. Its first concert is set for May 15 at Rainy River High School, with […]
Press Release Karen Kejick, a community leader and local advocate for women, children, and families, officially was nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Kenora-Rainy River on Sunday. “I’m running to be our MPP in Kenora-Rainy River because I want to stand up for the northwest and bring the health-care […]
Duane Hicks With the provincial election coming up on June 7, the Elections Ontario returning office for the Kenora-Rainy River riding opened its doors today. And it’s already a beehive of activity. Returning officer Ian Simpson said staff at the returning office, located at 363 Church St. (the old public […]
Press Release The executive for the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 1 in the upstairs meeting room at the hospital. Joy Lockman is gearing up for the annual “Strawberry Social,” which will take place on Thursday, June 14 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the […]
Press Release To kick off the fishing season, and let tourists know how much they mean to us and our local economy, the Town of Fort Frances will be holding a “Welcome Rally” at the border for American anglers crossing the border next Friday (May 18) at 11 a.m. All […]
Staff The public is urged to get #GetLoud about mental health this week. It’s “Mental Health Week” (May 7-13) and the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is holding several free events to mark the occasion. “Hearing voices that are distressing,” a free three-hour interactive workshop, was […]
Press Release During the month of April the Water Levels Committee of the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board directed the operators of the international dam on the Rainy River at Fort Frances-International Falls to target the lowest 10 cm (4 in) of the Rule Curve band on Rainy […]
Staff Tbaytel recently won an industry award for its marketing of the Fibre initiative here in Fort Frances last year. The regional company received the 2018 Best in Class Provider Marketing Award from the Broadband Multimedia Marketing Association (BMMA), which each year recognizes teams and companies that demonstrate innovation and […]
Duane Hicks One of the town’s two electronic speed signs has been moved from Fifth Street West to Colonization Road West to remind motorists just how fast they’re going. The mobile sign was set up at the new site on Tuesday, Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob told the Times. […]
