Crystal Smith Crystal and Liam Smith have been enjoying the beautiful weather and social distancing by spending time on the lake. Liam charts the course for the pair’s excursions. What has your family been doing to stay busy? Take a photo and send it to us, so we can share […]
News
The fire hazard is mainly high across the Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Dryden, Thunder Bay and Nipigon sectors. The southern areas of the region including the Minnesota border, and the north shore of Lake Superior feature a low to moderate hazard.To see the fire hazard near you, consult the interactive […]
Robin Roper stands behind his booth that displays his array of different hand-forged knives. Roper was making his exhibit on Thursday in Rainy Lake Square. Roper also makes custom knives and provides private showings upon request.
Press release
(ORILLIA) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) collision data as it prepares to join North American road safety partners to support Operation Safe Driver, a traffic enforcement campaign aimed at enhancing CMV safety. Last year marked the highest number of CMV collisions and fatalities […]
Staff
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Executive Order 20-81, requiring Minnesotans to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and indoor businesses, unless they are alone. The mandate goes into effect on Saturday, July 25. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit adopted a similar policy, which will go into effect […]
Ken Kellar
A local committee is looking to work with an organization out of Winnipeg to bring affordable senior living to Fort Frances. At council’s regular meeting on July 13, mayor and councillors heard a presentation from Pete Sanderson and Dr. Norman Blackie from Widlake Properties Inc. on their work in getting […]
By Kelli Saunders
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
There is a wealth of expertise locally when it comes to water quality, forestry, algae and septic systems and as part of our International Watershed Coordination Program, we are offering a free virtual webinar series this summer to give you access to some of these wonderful experts! Starting on July […]
Press release
(WAPAKEKA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), North West Region Crime Unit under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch, is investigating numerous incidents of cyberbullying in Northern First Nation communities. The OPP is very concerned about the devastating impact of cyberbullying and other online criminal activities that are […]
Could the newspaper you’re holding be worth $1000? It could if you win the Ontario Community Newspaper’s “This old newspaper!?” Reader Contest. The Fort Frances Times has partnered with the OCNA to open the contest up to Rainy River District residents. All you need to do is up-cycle old newspapers […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A Paramedic Memorial Bell ceremony took place Friday afternoon at the paramedic ambulance base in Fort Frances, to honour the fallen paramedics on the line of duty. The Paramedic Memorial Bell is usually used in a ceremony at the start and finish of the Tour Paramedic Ride that occurs every […]
Lincoln Dunn Fort Frances High School volleyball coach Terry McMahon, in red, was able to launch his volleyball skills camp, 807 Selects Volleyball Camp, this week. The four week skill development program meets in small groups of six or fewer athletes per session, outdoors at Point Park, in full adherence […]
