Duane Hicks Exercise not only is good for the body but for the mind, so why not walk for your health–and to raise money for a worthy cause? The annual “Walk for Alzheimer’s,” hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, is coming up here Saturday, June 16, offering […]
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From the MNRF The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has declared a Restricted Fire Zone in the districts of Fort Frances, Kenora, Dryden, and the southern portion of the Red Lake, Thunder Bay, and Sioux Lookout districts, and along the north shore of Lake Superior in Nipigon District. During […]
Staff The town will be signing an automatic aid agreement with the Chapple, Emo, La Vallee, and Alberton Fire & Emergency Service, which will see both sides able to access firefighting equipment neither side has. The Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service currently is a member of the Rainy River […]
Press Release North American Safe Boating Awareness Week will take place across Canada from May 19-25. The purpose of this initiative, managed by the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and its partners, is to promote safe and responsible boating practices to the estimated 15 million recreational boaters in Canada. Although […]
Press Release Local MP Don Rusnak last week announced a call for proposals for community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program 2018-19. Programs like NHSP not only encourage seniors to stay involved in their community, but also increase their social participation and inclusion. This is key to enhancing […]
Duane Hicks While the Town of Fort Frances does not have the ability to ban the sale of plastic bottled water, it is doing what it can to encourage the public to use reusable water containers–including asking for some local students for help in spreading the word. In response to […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Stewardship Council is proud to announce the May 17 launch of the “Fort Frances Tree Map: A Guided Tour of Local Trees.” The map is a fun, visual representation of some of Fort Frances and its town-owned native trees. The map will take participants […]
Duane Hicks What goes down the storm drain goes into the watershed–and that’s why it’s vital to keep things like soaps from car washing, fertilizers, and oils out of them. That’s the message being sent by local students who will help promote stewardship of the water quality in the Rainy-Lake […]
From the OPP May is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Ontario–a month dedicated to raising awareness of issues related to sexual violence and promoting ways to stop sexual violence. The OPP continues to work with our communities and regional partners to ensure all sexual assault victims are informed, […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Those with “green thumbs” rejoice! Growing season is fast approaching. The Fort Frances Community Garden is ready to go after volunteers tilled and pulled weeds on Saturday in preparation for the new growing season. Some of the garden’s members will be checking out their plots this weekend […]
Duane Hicks Some folks go fishing or camping on the Victoria Day long weekend while others get tasks done around the house. If you’re among the latter, why not go through your book shelves, pick out some titles you’ll never read again, and donate them to a good cause? The […]
A cutline in last Wednesday’s Times incorrectly identified a couple attending the open house for the spring art show at the Fine Line Art Gallery. In fact, their names should have read Gary and Renee Winik. The Times regrets any inconvenience or confusion this error may have caused.
