Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way. So in a heartwarming display of community spirit, staff at The Window & Door Store decided to assist local patients during chemotherapy. By partnering with local businesses, clubs and individuals, they have embarked on a mission to provide comfort items to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
