By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

The Ontario Government is helping everyone in the province to stay connected to the internet by providing funding to local libraries. In a press release dated Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the government revealed $582,000 in investments for Ontario public libraries this year through the Internet Connectivity Grant program, which will […]

By J.P. Antonacci
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator

Marsha Skrypuch has achieved international success as a children’s author for the same reason her books are banned in Russia — she tells the truth. Every detail in the Brantford-born author’s roughly 25 children’s books and young adult novels is backed by historical fact. “Children’s authors have an unspoken agreement with […]

By Dean LaBerge
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Grizzly Gazette

On February 9th, bibliophiles around the world will grab their favourite books, run a warm bath, and celebrate National Read in the Bathtub Day. This unique and whimsical holiday encourages book lovers to combine the joys of reading with the soothing relaxation of a warm bath. It’s a day to […]

By Jody Boulay
Special to the Times

Being in recovery from drugs or alcohol, especially in the early stages, has its ups and downs, particularly when adding new life changes. Dating is not necessarily a top priority for everyone, but the holiday season and Valentine’s Day can stir up emotions about past relationships and an urge to […]

Tonight will be cloudy with periods of rain or snow and a low of -1 C (30 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow during the day and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of -2 (28) and a low of -11 (12). Saturday will continue […]

–Allan Bradbury photos

Both ‘52 Canadians and Ice for Kids rinks were busy with girls hockey last weekend. Fort Frances Red and Fort Frances Black were up against teams from Thunder Bay, Kenora, International Falls, and Warroad in the U11 tournament. Every- one played hard and had a good time. The home teams […]

-Allan Bradbury photos

Over the course of the weekend, Lakers hockey parents and billet families were hosted by the team, treated to a meet and greet at The Hallet Brewery as well as dinner at Flint House. The team played a couple of good games against the Dryden Ice Dogs over the weekend. […]

- Robin McCormick photo

Jack and Angela Fiset with Lilyana Berg (granddaughter) enjoying a snowmobile ride on Sunday afternoon (February 4). Warm temperatures and sunny skies made for a fun ride!

A trustee at the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) has resigned. At the beginning of the RRDSB board meeting last night, chair Kathryn Pierroz said the board accepts trustee Michael Graham’s letter of resignation and declares the trustee seat vacant for the Town of Fort Frances and Unorganized Areas […]

Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

This Valentine’s Day is the first year that Community Living Fort Frances District will host a Makeover Event for service users. The event is held in partnership with a young, local entrepreneur who will kick start her new makeup artist business, Milo’s Makeup, by offering free makeovers to the community. […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Registration for the 82nd Rainy River District festival of the Performing Arts is now open, and those performers in the district who are looking to show off their stuff are invited to apply. Scheduled to run from Thursday, April 4, 2024, to Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Festival is once […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre (Manitou Mounds) is hosting an open mic café evening in the coming weeks. It had orginally be scheduled for this Saturday but will be moved to a new date after a death in the Manitou Rapids community. The event is slated to be a casual evening of […]