Fort Frances GM is rolling out a win-win proposition: take a new vehicle for a spin on June 15, and the dealership will donate $50 to a local cause. The Drive for a Cause event is a favourite fundraiser for staff at the dealership. Each year, they get to choose […]
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From the LVGHA
The LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary’s Strawberry Social is just around the corner. This annual event provides sweet treats that everyone can feel good about eating. Each cake, ice cream, and strawberry dessert sold means funds generated for the hospital. Once again, this will be a pre-order and delivery event only. […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Following a fire that broke out at the town’s recycling facility over the weekend, the structure has been deemed a total loss, and steps are now in place to help navigate the process of getting recycling in Fort Frances back up and running. On Sunday, the town made an announcement […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Get ready to get wet as local organizations, groups and sports clubs come together to help kids and families Splash Into Summer. The Splash Into Summer with ParticipAction event is scheduled to run next Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Fort Frances High School. The […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Chief Fire official for the Town of Fort Frances as well as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has imposed a Restricted Fire Zone-Total Fire ban in the Town of Fort Frances as of Midnight last night. A total fire ban means there are no open-air fires […]
From the OPP
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A number of charges have been laid after a driver failed to stop for police in Fort Frances. On May 28, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol when they observed […]
In yesterday’s issue of the Fort Frances Times, a headline reading “Healing walk in memory of Thre Windego happens next week” should have been updated to read that the healing walk will be taking place this coming Saturday, June 3, 2023. The Times apologizes for any confusion this may have […]
From the LVGHA
The LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary’s Strawberry Social is just around the corner. This annual event provides sweet treats that everyone can feel good about eating. Each cake, ice cream, and strawberry dessert sold means funds generated for the hospital. Once again, this will be a pre-order and delivery event only. […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative
enguyen@fortfrances.com
A healing walk in memory of Thre Windego and those who have lost their lives to overdose will be held on Saturday, June 3. The walk starts at 1 p.m. at the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) parking lot, stops at the Nugget Motel, and then returns to the UNFC. […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Thanks to the Ontario government, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is set to receive a funding increase of over $592,000, bringing the Homelessness Prevention Program and Indigenous Supportive Housing Program allocation to over $1.1 million for 2023-24. RRDSSAB CAO Dan McCormick says provincial involvement is key. […]
Press release
This morning, Borderland Pride joined representatives of the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) and students at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) to share reflections on the ongoing importance of Pride in our community and to hoist a rainbow flag to mark the start of Pride Month. June is recognized […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
A recruitment open house for those in the Rainy River District interested in a career in policing will take place on Monday, June 5, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment. OPP Provincial Constable Bradley Scoyne said there will be several displays from […]
