Town council is moving forward with its plan to create an inviting landscape to feature the historic forestry vessels, the Hallett and Owandem. On Tuesday night’s council meeting, councillors were presented with four draft options, created by Little Bluestem – a Winnipeg-based landscape design firm, contracted to reimagine the waterfront […]
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Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -21 C (-6 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries during the day, remaining partly cloudy overnight with a continuing chance of flurries and a high of -14 […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
As part of a government initiative, two local organizations are being recognized for the work they do that benefits the entire community. The Northwestern Ontario Metis Child and Family Services (NWOMCFS) Fort Frances branch and Northwest Community Legal Clinic (NCLC) Fort Frances branch are both the recipients of the Ontario […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Last Thursday night the Town of Fort Frances Recreation and Culture department held an open house for residents to be able to contribute to the ongoing construction of a recreation master plan. The town has engaged consulting firm RJ Burnside to assist with creating the plan. Town staff as well […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
A few accessibility upgrades will be included in the current pool renovation at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances, says Nathan Young, recreation & culture manager, raising high hopes that individuals who need support getting into the pool will be able to participate in future swim activities. “Currently, we […]
(FORT FRANCES) – The North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to announce that Staff Sergeant Greg Given of the Thunder Bay Provincial Communications Centre, is promoted to the rank of Inspector and becomes Commander, Rainy River District Detachment, effective February 12, 2024. Inspector Given holds a Bachelor of […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It takes a lot of work to put together a dream wedding, and that goes extra if that dream involves a building that was full of horses only weeks before the big day. Angela Halvorsen-Smith and her husband Allan certainly put the work in when it came time for their […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of light snow and cloudy periods overnight with a chance of flurries and a high of -7 (19) with a low of -20 (-4). Friday will […]
Staff
Mother Nature isn’t the only thing gearing up fast for spring; staff at the Town of Fort Frances are sowing the seeds for a flourishing Rainy Lake Square Market. A new plan for the market grew organically from extensive feedback from citizens and vendors alike. It offers a streamlined, low […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Registration for the 82nd Rainy River District festival of the Performing Arts is now open, and those performers in the district who are looking to show off their stuff are invited to apply. Scheduled to run from Thursday, April 4, 2024, to Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Festival is once […]
From Riverside Foundation for Health Care
Press release
Press release
Split the Pot Lottery returns with more chances to win in support of Ontario hospitals! After a successful pilot campaign this fall, Split The Pot Lottery is back in support of hospitals across Ontario, including Riverside Foundation for Health Care. This collaborative fundraising effort returns bigger and better than before. […]
By Jody Boulay
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Being in recovery from drugs or alcohol, especially in the early stages, has its ups and downs, particularly when adding new life changes. Dating is not necessarily a top priority for everyone, but the holiday season and Valentine’s Day can stir up emotions about past relationships and an urge to […]
