Calving season is getting underway across the district, but the extreme cold is adding to an already challenging time for farmers and cows alike.
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Chief, council and administration members of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation present homelessness committee co-chair Jamie Petrin with their donation, and challenge others to do the same. – Ken Kellar photo
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation is issuing a challenge to help out an organization and individuals in need. Chief, members of council and administration of the First Nation were in town last week in order to make a donation of $1,700 to the Out of the Cold Warming Centre located at the […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Businesses have been preparing to open back up after the lockdown, but for minor hockey associations, they are still waiting to see what will become of the rest of their season. Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association president, Craig Miller, said they are still figuring out their return to […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
In just a year in operation, the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) has answered to more than 900 calls, but the number of mental health related incidents they’ve helped prevent can’t be counted. The MCRT, a joint operation between the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Mental Health Association […]
Jeff Gustafson with a six pound bass that helped propel him to a 24th place finish in the season opening event of the Bassmaster Elite Series.
The weather sure has been frightful, but family time is delightful, for Jersey Buist and her mom Joelle. The pair headed out with dad Chad, for horseback riding, ice fishing and family fun. If you have pictures of your family staying safe and active during COVID-19, send them to us, […]
The weather sure has been frightful, but family time is delightful, for Jersey Buist and her mom Joelle. The pair headed out with dad Chad, for horseback riding, ice fishing and family fun. If you have pictures of your family staying safe and active during COVID-19, send them to us, […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
To some a phone call may not mean much, but for others, it is what they look forward to each week. The Senior Companion Project released their friendly phone call pilot project in October 2020 and it has been gaining traction since then. Andrea Avis, coordinator of the Senior Companion […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Big improvements are set to take place in the Township of Emo that will improve water infrastructure and provide more jobs. On Feb. 8, a virtual infrastructure event was held with Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, and […]
In the February 10 edition of the Fort Frances Times, we incorrectly identified the recipients of two bladder scanners purchased by the Riverside Foundation for Health Care from 50/50 lottery proceeds. The correct recipients are Rainycrest Long Term Care and La Verendrye Hospital. The Times apologizes for any inconvenience this […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
A community safety and well-being plan for the Rainy River District is currently in development. The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is partnering with 18 regional services to develop a plan that will target all municipalities within the Rainy River District. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer at […]
