For a full Giving Back listing, check out our website at www.fftimes.com. The Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists are looking for individuals to participate in the annual Breeding Bird Atlas Survey. For more information or to join, e-mail Ilka at boghunter@yahoo.ca, or visit rrvfn.org. The Polar Bear plunge has gone […]
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MPP Greg Rickford attends a funding announcement late last year. The province has cre- ated a number of business supports available to small business, to help offset the costs of doing business during COVID. All of these supports are available on the Ontario website, or contact Rickford’s office to see […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The Canadian Women’s Foundation received $19.6 million to give as grants for women’s and other organizations offering gender-based violence support. These grants were given from the federal government to help organizations deal with the surge in reported gender-based violence incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian Women’s Foundation is Canada’s […]
Press Release The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the motoring public to practice safe winter driving habits. Snow and freezing temperatures will create some hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are reminded to completely clear the snow off their vehicles and to ensure visibility in all directions before heading […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of snow and a low of -5 C (23 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow throughout the day and overnight with a high of zero (32) and a low of minus-five (23). Friday will be cloudy during the day and partly […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Due to the increase in COVID cases, it was decided Crossroads and Donald Young Schools would not resume classes on January 11. At this time schools are set to resume January 25. This late opening has effected several schools in the district. This is only one circumstance that is affecting […]
I am feeling a little bit of anger. I am disappointed by residents of Fort Frances and the Rainy River District. I believe that I am not alone. We were asked by the premier of Ontario to restrict visits in our homes over the Christmas holiday season to reduce the […]
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With the recent influx of positive COVID-19 cases across the Rainy River District, Riverside Health Care has become aware of two new positive cases within our continuum of care. One case has been identified as a staff member at LaVerendrye General Hospital and the other is a resident of our […]
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As schools continue with virtual learning, most parents are looking for new ways to keep their kids engaged and on track. Fortunately, there are some simple tips and tricks that can help. Stay ahead of the learning curve with these simple remote learning tips. Keep to a school schedule. School […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The province of Ontario has renewed the lease agreement with the Town of Fort Frances to rent the vacated OPP building. The extension came after the OPP moved to their new location on McIrvine Road. Cody Vangel, chief building officer and municipal planner for the Town of Fort Frances, said […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Premier Doug Ford has announced that Ontario will be returning to a State of Emergency due to increasing COVID-19 cases. In the his daily press conference today, Ford said the state of emergency will last at least 28 days with the possibility that it could be extended if numbers have […]
Press Release Do you file your taxes on paper? Due to COVID-19, paper filing may delay your assessment No matter how you file your return, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) strives to ensure we process your tax return in a timely manner and get your refund to you quickly. If […]
