Staff FireRangers in the Fort Frances and Dryden districts were kept busy over the weekend with new fires, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported yesterday. These were small and easily managed by FireRangers, and no problems were encountered with any of them. Fort Frances Fire #53 was a 0.1-hectare, lightning-caused […]
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Press Release The Town of Fort Frances and the Rainy River Future Development Corp. invite the public to view a newly-created photo blog that will showcase all of the great things about Fort Frances. The blog displays photos of Fort Frances and local tourist attractions such as the Lookout Tower, […]
Staff Another new fire was reported in the district yesterday. Fort Frances Fire #50 is a lightning-caused blaze currently classified as “not under control.” The 0.2-hectare fire is located east of Nestor Falls and just south of Kishkutena Lake. Meanwhile, Fort Frances Fire #48 is classified as “being held” at […]
It will be variably cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of 20 C (68 F) and south winds at five-10 m.p.h. Look for a few cloudy periods tomorrow, along with a high of 24 (75), which will feel more like 27 (81), and low around 16 (61). Expect west winds […]
Staff Those looking to take in some great entertainment this season should consider purchasing a “Tour de Fort” passport, which are on sale now for $100 until Sept. 1. A full-season passport entitles the purchaser to attend all six of the exceptional performances in this year’s line-up. “It’s going to […]
Press Release The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is launching “Your Region, Your Health Care, Your Voice!”—an online survey to gather valuable feedback, input, and opinions on health-care priorities in the region. “Based on extensive and ongoing community engagement over the past three years, we have an idea […]
Editor’s note: The Town of Fort Frances submitted this response to Mr. Loney’s “op ed” piece which appeared in last week’s issue of the Times. Pretty well everybody in Fort Frances, and much of the district, will tell you how important the town (Point) park is to the people of […]
the NHU The Northwestern Health Unit would like to advise clients, suppliers, and community partners that its Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls office will be closed Aug. 22-24 while it relocates. Effective Monday (Aug. 27), the office will be located at 5736 Highway 71, which previously was the Ontario Tourist Information Centre […]
Crime Stoppers A cash reward of up to $2,000 is available for information regarding a recent theft that occurred in Roseau, Mn. On Aug. 11, the Roseau Police Department received notification that a 2012 Polaris RZR XP 900 Limited Edition all-terrain vehicle was stolen from a trailer while parked at […]
Press Release Cpl. Aiden Tullio and his Flight, Sabre, went on an adventure training exercise recently at the Air Cadet Summer Training Centre in Penhold, Alta. The Fort Frances youth and his Flight learned how to build improvised shelters in the woods, as well as collecting a handful of knowledge […]
Duane Hicks With the Fort Frances Community Clinic having recently acquired the former public library building on Church Street, the Fort Frances Family Health Team will be moving into the new site next year and expand its health-care programming for the community. “We are excited to have this opportunity to […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board will be developing its first-ever strategic plan this fall. It has hired SHS Consulting of Richmond Hill, which will be contacting stakeholders from across the district for input starting Sept. 6, CAO Dan McCormick said Monday. Meanwhile, the board will […]
