Tonight will see increasing cloudiness and a low of 1 C (34 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers or drizzle during the day, remaining cloudy overnight with a chance of flurries and a high of 5 (41) with a low of -6 (21). Saturday will see […]
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In the spirit of Christmas giving, a few of the artists from the Fine Line Art Gallery got together and donated their talent and materials in creating original art work that they donated to the Rainycrest Auxiliary. A huge thank you goes out to Laurel Perry, Lois Faragher and Evelyn […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Increase Fitness has officially opened on Scott St. in Fort Frances, the state of the art facility is located in the basement of 353 Scott St. which formerly housed the Salvation Army Thrift Store. After months of hard work the public can now come in and do their own hard […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is abuzz with Christmas activities this December, from a scavenger hunt, to gift wrapping, to story time, there’s something for the whole family. The FFPLTC’s Christmas activities kicked off on Dec. 1 with the launch of their annual Christmas decoration scavenger hunt. […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will see mainly cloudy skies during the day with cloudy periods and a chance of flurries overnight and a high of 2 (36) and a low of -2 (28). Thursday will bring a mix of sun […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Kara Dresen and Campbell Sether were announced as Fort Frances Junior Citizens of the year on Monday night by Mayor Andrew Hallikas. “One of the real perks of being the mayor is the opportunity to recognize and thank outstanding individuals in our community,” Hallikas said. “This evening we have a […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available at both Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Fort Frances, while supplies last, says pharmacist Venkata Donthi Reddy. As the COVID-19 virus evolves over time, manufacturers have updated their vaccines to help update people’s immune response to the virus. Reddy said that the current vaccine […]
Staff
Fort Frances Town Council voted in its Monday meeting to award TBT Engineering a $67,342.35 contract for engineering and design services for the Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp Rehabilitation. The contract is the result of a Request for Proposal, to begin the process of rehabilitating Russell Hall at Sunny Cove. The […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
While it may be taking a break during the cold winter months, a program designed to encourage mental and physical wellbeing has gotten off to a good first year in Fort Frances. Held by the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), and supported by a number […]
Staff
Rising costs, and dwindling funds are at the root of two motions put forward by Coun. Mike Behan, during Monday’s council meeting. The first addresses the growing strain on public libraries, and aims to throw support behind a request for a funding increase. “The combined impact of the pandemic, the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
There’s still time to get your tickets for Fort Frances’ newest musical experience. Set to run this Friday and Saturday at the Townshend Theatre, tickets are on sale now for Row i Theatre’s production of 13: The Musical. Unlike the theatre company’s last full-scale show The Drowsy Chaperone, 13: The […]
Staff
Christmas is just over a month away, and we want to help get your wishes to Santa Claus in time. Here at the Fort Frances Times, we’ve been a go-between for the children of the Rainy River District and the big man himself, Santa Claus, for a very long time. […]
