Halloween walk-a-bout – Go Wild Outdoors, on Friday October 20 from 10 a.m. To 11:30. Parents and caregivers can meet with their littles in strollers or wagons, for a walk around the neighbourhood to see the Halloween decorations. Meet at the EarlyON Centre, located in the old St. Mike’s School, […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Christmas Cantata fans, rejoice! Diane Maxey, long time musical director of the Christmas Cantata and choir, shared on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 that she is once again preparing a Christmas show full of music for early December. After some initial concerns regarding her original music distributor shutting down due to […]

Riverside Health Care
Press release

Riverside Health Care (RHC) is implementing a new visitation policy and procedures for all sites. Guided by patient/resident and family centred care, we are focused on creating a supportive environment for all. We recognize the importance of family and caregivers in the care of our patients and residents across the […]

Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak in the West Wing at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. The Special Care Unit (SCU) of Rainycrest has been in a COVID-19 outbreak since October 9, 2023. Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that […]

Staff

We asked and you’ve been answering. We asked in our weekly web poll if the rise in toll rates will have an impact on you’re travel habits. The majority so far – 61 per cent – said they see themselves crossing less as a result. We offered a write-in option, […]

Staff

A few weeks ago, we asked you to weigh in on the opioid crisis in our web poll. We offered a write-in option, and received several thoughtful replied. We asked: The opioid crisis is growing in our region, but there is a wide range of views on how to address […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

Last week Aazhogan LP announced increases in the toll structure at the Fort Frances-International Falls bridge. According to social media reactions, the residents of Fort Frances and International Falls are not impressed by the increase. The Times opened our inbox to readers’ opinions which are resoundingly negative. One respondent wrote: […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Imagine a family owned and operated business serving the people of a small town across 100 years and four generations. Then, head down to Green’s BrandSource Home Furnishings and imagine no longer, as they celebrate that very historic milestone. Green’s BrandSource, or just good old Green’s Furniture to some, in […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

There’s something rotten afoot in the land of Fairy Tales, and it’s your pleasure to head to the Townshend Theatre later this month to find out what . Students with Muskie Theatre at Fort Frances High School are currently hard at work on “The Walking Dwarves,” a horrifically fun play […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

The Friends of the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre will host a wine and cheese gala in November in an effort to help fund programming at the museum and throughout the community. Sarah Marusyk is part of the Friends of the museum she says this year’s fundraiser is the […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Dozens of amazing quilted products were on display at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Frances on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, 2023 as the Cabin Country Quilt Guild and La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary joined up forces for a special fundraiser. Quilts and other quilted items donated […]

Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

Her out-of-box thinking keeps the restaurant running when things go awry, like using a food truck as a refrigerator, or using fixing exhaust fans herself. Throughout the years, she has seen the restaurant industry adapt to the changing environment and now uses her expertise to train the next generation of […]