Tricia Mitchell of Environment and Climate Change Canada delivered a presentation on boundary waterways, particularly the threat of algae blooms to Lake of the Woods, at the Devlin Hall for the Rainy River District Municipal Association AGM on Saturday. Delegates also heard presentations from the Northwestern Health Unit on coming […]
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Gerry Hawley got a ladle of extra sauce from Tashie Broadbent during the Fort Frances Medical First Responders spaghetti dinner fundraiser last night at the Couchiching Multi-use building last night. The first responders managed to raise $1,141 through ticket sales, baking and donations. The money will go towards equipment and […]
Sledding was one of the many activities for parents and children who attended “Family Game Day” at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre on Saturday. -Submitted photo
Ken Kellar
With a snowy January almost at an end, a local organization is getting ready to start February off with a bang. The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts will be holding their annual “Forget Me Not” fundraiser dinner this Saturday beginning at 5:30 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Mary O’Connor, […]
Sam Odrowski
Getting the Stratton Sales Barn ready to go for the spring-following a fire that destroyed two roofed pens in Sept.-is the primary goal of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association (RRCA). The RRCA held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) earlier this month, where roughly 40 people attended and narrowed down the […]
Submitted by Sandra McNay
Little Beaver Cultural Center held it’s first ever Family Game Day on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 1-4 p.m. Sandra McNay, who now manages Little Beaver, said the idea behind game day is to encourage families to get off of their devices and engage/play with their kids. Whether you are sliding, […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
He’s a beloved brother and cousin, an attentive grandson, and a loving father. And he’s still missing. Since his disappearance on January 15, Chauncey Grover’s family and a team of police and volunteers have been tirelessly combing the woods between Couchiching First nation and Fort Frances, hoping for any sign […]
Sam Odrowski
Town representatives recently had the ear of members of provincial parliament and brought forward key issues affecting Fort Frances. Coun. John McTaggart, Coun. Wendy Brunetta and Mayor Caul travelled to Toronto last weekend for the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference where they met with various ministers to discuss much […]
Sam Odrowski
Councillors, town representatives and stakeholders from community organizations across the district gathered at the Devlin Hall on Saturday for the 29th Annual Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) Meeting. “RRDMA delegates unanimously approved four resolutions that now will be forwarded to the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Associations (NOMA) AGM,” noted Coun. […]
Sam Odrowski
While Fort Frances needs three more family physicians and two general practice anaesthetists to address its doctor shortage, the issue is slowly improving. Northwestern Ontario is short 55 to 60 physicians, but the Fort Frances & District Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is working to address the issue and bring […]
Sam Odrowski
In the wise words of Bob Dylan, “the times they are a-changin,” and through some recent staffing changes at the Times, come opportunities for further success and growth. Lincoln Dunn started his role as the new general manager of the Fort Frances Times last Monday (Jan. 20) and said he’s […]
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Through a partnership with Science North, the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre (FFPLTC) brought a special installment to the community in November of last year. The library launched its permanent “Northern THINK Hub” centre, which offers a hands-on environment for users to have fun while learning about science, […]
