(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the motoring public to practice safe winter driving habits. Snow and freezing temperatures will create hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are reminded to completely clear the snow off their vehicles and to ensure visibility in […]
Local News
Tonight will see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will bring mainly cloudy skies with a chance of flurries during the day before becoming clear overnight with a low of -14 (7). Saturday will see a mix of sun and […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The show with former Barenaked Ladies (BNL) singer Steven Page is sure to be the highlight of the Tour De Fort Season. In early 2009 Steven Page left the famous Canadian band he had been a part of since its founding in 1988. Since then he has struck out on […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) trustees looked at EQAO results from 2022 to 2023, saying that after one year of uninterrupted learning after the COVID-19 pandemic, students’ literacy skills are improving. At the board meeting on October 17, 2023, to start the presentation, the importance of viewing the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Following four years of absence, the Rainy River District Breast Health Network’s Luncheon of Hope returned in full swing to La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday, October 28, 2023, offering women from across the district an afternoon of warmth, togetherness and learning. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It isn’t always easy, and it won’t always go forward as quickly as we may want it to, but a real path to reconciliation is available to us, and can be achieved if we learn to walk together into the future as partners, not others. That’s the lesson that can […]
In last week’s paper the Times improperly identified the DJ/MC from the Riverside Foundation Back to the 80s Gala as Mel Matheson. The DJ/MC for the event was in fact Melanie Williams of Party Rock DJ services. We apologise for the confusion.
Press release
ONTARIO, October 19, 2023 – 21 Hospital Foundations across Ontario have joined together to launch a first-of-its-kind lottery, offering their supporters a brand-new opportunity to WIN BIG! Guaranteeing a $50,000 jackpot and an additional $50,000 in Early Bird prizing, the Split the Pot Lottery will provide players the opportunity to […]
Government of Canada
Press release
Press release
On October 31, many children will dress up and knock on your door asking for treats. Although Halloween is a fun holiday for kids (and even the not so young!), some costumes and decorations can pose a hazard, including a fire threat. The following tips can help you reduce the […]
Increased tolls on the Fort Frances-International Falls Bridge have been a hot topic of conversation around the District over the last few weeks since the release of the new price schedule. The Times reached out to local politicians and representatives for an article. Here’s some of what they had to […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Political representatives of the Rainy River District would like to see all parties come together to come to a better solution for residents over the current increase set to go into effect next week for commuters paying at the toll booth and in January for those buying bridge cards. In […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Construction on the hotel is expected to begin this year and continue through the winter Ground has been broken, and in short order, work on Fort Frances’ newest hotel will begin. In a groundbreaking ceremony held at the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation-owned property located next to Canadian Tire on Monday, October […]
