From the OPP
Press release

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to search for a missing person and are asking the public and our media partners for assistance. The missing individual is Melanie, age 35, of Fort Frances. Melanie is described as […]

Staff

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in the aftermath of a structural fire, which destroyed a shed beside the former NorWest Animal Clinic. On March 5, 2024, officers of the Rainy River District OPP were conducting general patrol duties and located a small structure fire in the shed. The structure […]

By Megan Walchuk
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com

A number of organizations are coming together to Inspire Inclusion, with the second annual International Women’s Day lunch event. This Friday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is invited to stop by the Fort Frances branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, for learning, listening and a […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@gmail.com

In January of this year, Mayor Andrew Hallikas, Interim CAO Travis Rob and Coun. John McTaggart attended the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference 2024, during the conference they had the opportunity to make delegations to four different provincial government departments. Their first delegation was with the Solicitor General they met […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

The United Native Friendship Centre played host to their first-of-its-kind “Leap Into Employment” Job Recruitment Fair at their 427 Mowat Avenue location on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Hosted by the Centre’s Apatisiwin Employment and Training Program, the job fair brought together area employers who are actively seeking staff, as well […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

If you’re looking to get your kids into something active and educational this summer, Science North is looking to help you out. The Sudbury-based organization announced on Monday, March 4, 2024, that registration is now open for their annual Summer Science Camp programming, scheduled to run throughout northwestern Ontario this […]

Tonight will be cloudy with periods of snow or rain ending after midnight with a low of -6 C (21 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy during the day with cloudy periods and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of -1 (30) with a low of -12 (10). Friday […]

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness late in the morning with a chance of snow or rain in the afternoon, then cloudy skies with a chance of flurries overnight and a high of 4 (39) and a low […]

From Riverside Foundation for Health Care
Press release

Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the overwhelming support of its latest lottery program, which has experienced exceptional results in just three weeks since its launch. Supporting 51 Ontario hospitals, the lottery continues to remain top of mind to Ontarians, with ticket sales surpassing $1,000,000. Supporters have the […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

It’s been an odd winter, weatherwise. Last week when the Times spoke to a member of the Friends of the Museum there was no snow at all, yesterday we had a snowstorm and yet the snow may have all melted by Saturday when SnOasis 11 takes place in Fort Frances […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

Another meeting about the increased price of tolls to use the International Falls Bridge was held a few weeks ago. The meeting resulted in the formation of two working groups. Fort Frances Mayor Andrew Hallikas says after the first meeting went as well as it did those present were keen […]