Local News from Across the Rainy River District
He began as a young graduate who had promised his new fiancée he would stay in Fort Frances, Ontario, for only three years. Five decades later—after he had established a leading veterinary clinic in northwestern Ontario, served as an active volunteer in his community, retired, and received a Golden Life […]
Following the passing of a significant figure in the community, his friends, former colleagues and others reflected on the life, compassion and legacy of Duane Cridland. Cridland passed away in late January 2024 following years of living with prostate cancer, and was a titan within the community when it came […]
In last week’s edition of the Fort Frances Times, an article titled “St. Mary School new additions ready for use by March Break” incorrectly stated the use of portables. A couple of the portables will be resource rooms. The three classroom addition will hold classes of students. For clarification, all […]
$26 million supporting 251 local programs and services Ontarians rely on most The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre has been named as one of 251 organizations to be awarded part of a $26 million grant, aimed to support non-profit organizations across the province. The fund is through the seventh […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a Gastrointestinal Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital (LVGH). This outbreak is isolated to the First Floor Acute Patient Unit. Extra measures are in place to prevent spread, and alternative arrangements for admission may also be required. Those […]
The Town of Fort Frances Operations and Facilities Division has declared a Significant Weather Event for the town. We got a little lulled into spring by all the sunshine and grass, so here’s a refresher on what this declaration means for residents: This declaration went into effect at 6 a.m. […]
Tonight will see cloudy skies with periods of snow ending near midnight and a low of -23 C (-9 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of -13 (9) and a low of -24 (-11). Thursday will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a chance […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying an individual linked to a break and enter in Fort Frances. On February 19, 2024, the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a residence in the 200 block of Fifth […]
Tonight will be cloudy with flurries ending near midnight then clearing with a low of -19 (-2). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of -7 (19) and a low of -18 (0). Saturday will once again see sunny and clear skies with a high of 7 (45) […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board has received occupancy for their new addition intended to provide more space for students at St. Mary School west of Fort Frances. At the board meeting on February 20, Laura Mills, superintendent of business and treasurer for the board, provided a brief update of […]
Tonight will see clearing skies with a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will bring mainly sunny skies with a chance of flurries during the day, with cloudy periods and a continuing chance of flurries overnight with a high of 2 (36) and a low of -22 (-8). Friday […]
Town council has directed staff to request an investigation by the Integrity commissioner, around a possible municipal code of conduct violation by Coun David Kircher. The directive came as a resolution after the in camera portion of last week’s council meeting. According to Mayor Andrew Hallikas, the request will come […]
