The school year is starting off a little brighter for two Fort Frances students, after being awarded $1,500 scholarships from FirstLight. The company, which works with the Fort Frances dam, announced 10 recipients of 2024-2025 Scholarship Program for Family Members of Company Employees, from across North America. Elizabeth Cousineau and […]
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From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A 30-day focused patrol initiative for the downtown core of Fort Frances concluded with positive results for local businesses. On June 21, 2024, the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated project “The Core”. The project was developed to respond to community concerns […]
Barbara Monaghan of Fort Frances took home the latest winnings from the Riverside Foundation 50/50. She took home $9,243 with the same amount going to the Foundation. The deadline for the next draw is just around the corner. Tickets for the next Riverside 50/50 are available now at www.riverside5050.ca or […]
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On Wednesday the Town of Fort Frances issued a public notice regarding the connection of sump pumps to residential sewer pipes. “Due to some confusion regarding sump pit discharge, please take notice that under By-law 06/16 and the Ontario Building Code (2012), foundation drains and subsoil drainage pipes are not […]
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A perceived lack of nursing support formed a wedge between the doctors of Rainy River and Riverside health Care. However, Riverside maintains that their staffing choices were appropriate to the community, with more changes in the works moving forward. According to Dr Joe Ennett, the physicians had requested a second […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide and addiction. An organization aiming to help those living with additions and mental health struggles just realized a first in Fort Frances, and will be back at the end of the month to help connect the community to speakers and resources aimed at […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A traffic stop on a known suspended driver resulted in the arrest of two people and seizure of a quantity of drugs, weapons and money. On August 31, 2024, at approximately 4:30 pm an officer with the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle […]
Staff
After further consideration, the Town of Fort Frances has advised that stop signs will remain in place at the intersection of Keating Ave. and First St. West creating a four-way stop at that location. Parents concerned about the fact that cars moved through the intersection at a high rate of […]
Staff
Every Thursday marks a tradition here at the Fort Frances Times – it’s when our dedicated carriers and staff set out to deliver copies of the Thursday Bulletin to every house in Fort Frances. Starting next week, we are making a change that we hope you’ll appreciate. Over the past […]
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Pool users will need to take a break from laps in September, as repairs are done to the pool decking. According to a release from the memorial Sports Centre, the pool will be temporarily closed for essential repairs scheduled from Monday, September 9 with an anticipated reopening date of Monday, […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Tickets sales for the Pirates of the Riverside Gala have set sail at a blistering pace, with the event nearly sold out, organizers are still seeking donations to make the event a success. As of Monday afternoon, the tickets for the event were nearing 75 per cent sold out according […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
At the Aug. 12, 2024 meeting of Fort Frances Town Council, the council voted to approve The Penalty Box Box Canteen as the new tenant for the canteen space at the Memorial Sports Centre. “It’s kind of been in the works since April,” says proprietor Riley Pollard. “I had the […]
