Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 27 (81) and a low of 16 (61). […]
Local News
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Human trafficking is happening right here in the Rainy River District. Ginny Heilman, manager of social emergencies at Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services says the stats are high. “We have quite a large demographic of clients at our organization,” she says. “And it’s not just sexual exploitation, it’s also labour trafficking that […]
By Megan Walchuk
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
A lifelong passion for public libraries has become an enduring gift for local book lovers; the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has received the final instalment of a $1.1 million bequest from the estate of Patricia Cunningham, daughter of the late Joyce Cunningham. Patricia, who passed away in 2021 […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
At the Sorting Gap Marina on Friday, judges announced Ken Kellar as winner of the annual Quest for the Best singing competition hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce. It’s held annually during the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC), thanks to major sponsor The Window and Door Store. […]
Staff
Last week, the Fort Frances BIA and the Times launched a poll, to see what residents would like to see on top of the light posts on Scott Street. The Canadian Flag took the top spot, with 39 per cent of votes, followed closely by a maple leaf with 31 […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 13 C (55 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of 24 (75) and a low of 11 (52). Saturday will be sunny during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
A Ukrainian family has been settling comfortably in Fort Frances for the past two months. Yana and her two young children, Sasha, 8, and Zlata, 3, found their way to Fort Frances around February earlier this year. They are currently housed at La Place Rendez-Vous where Yana has also found […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
School-based clinicians are available over the summer for continuity of counselling services. Tracey Idle, mental health leader for the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB), says that while students tend not to pursue counselling services over the summer, it’s still important to know that counselling is available. “I think a […]
Staff
Quest for the Best 2023 is a wrap, and organizers have said it was the highest attended show on record. Local talent took to the stage, and offered up an amazing show, full of variety and talent. “The show the performers put on was nothing short of amazing!” said organizers. […]
Staff
We’re heading into another heat event this week. Keep an eye on your neighbours and loved ones, and get to know the signs of heat illness. Spending time in a cool, comfortable space can help prevent heat illness. Those who don’t have access to air conditioning can spend time in […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Business Improvement Area (BIA) is looking for your input on what should go on top of Scott Street’s new lampposts. Since the old lampposts and the stars on top of them had run their course, the BIA was given two options — refurbish the stars, or get […]
