A line at Safeway’s Customer Service desk has been a common sight since the announcement of impending bridge toll increases. Many outlets have capped sales, since an initial sales frenzy. To see Aazhogan’s response to the increase, see our article at fftimes.com, or pick up a copy of yesterday’s Times. […]
News
Halloween walk-a-bout – Go Wild Outdoors, on Friday October 20 from 10 a.m. To 11:30. Parents and caregivers can meet with their littles in strollers or wagons, for a walk around the neighbourhood to see the Halloween decorations. Meet at the EarlyON Centre, located in the old St. Mike’s School, […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Christmas Cantata fans, rejoice! Diane Maxey, long time musical director of the Christmas Cantata and choir, shared on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 that she is once again preparing a Christmas show full of music for early December. After some initial concerns regarding her original music distributor shutting down due to […]
Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care (RHC) is implementing a new visitation policy and procedures for all sites. Guided by patient/resident and family centred care, we are focused on creating a supportive environment for all. We recognize the importance of family and caregivers in the care of our patients and residents across the […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak in the West Wing at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. The Special Care Unit (SCU) of Rainycrest has been in a COVID-19 outbreak since October 9, 2023. Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that […]
Staff
We asked and you’ve been answering. We asked in our weekly web poll if the rise in toll rates will have an impact on you’re travel habits. The majority so far – 61 per cent – said they see themselves crossing less as a result. We offered a write-in option, […]
Staff
Local Lions clubs are sharing in the success of the Lions Vision Care Centre at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a new ophthalmology microscope was announced. The microscope is an essential piece of equipment which is used to perform 2200 cataract procedures each year. It is also […]
Staff
The path has been cleared for alcohol to be served at a wider variety of municipal-owned facilities, including the stands during Lakers games. At the last Fort Frances town council meeting, a by-law was passed, amending the Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP), which governs where and when alcohol can be served […]
Staff
A few weeks ago, we asked you to weigh in on the opioid crisis in our web poll. We offered a write-in option, and received several thoughtful replied. We asked: The opioid crisis is growing in our region, but there is a wide range of views on how to address […]
Government of Ontario
Press release
Press release
TORONTO — Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business, issued the following statement to mark Small Business Week: “Small Business Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the more than 400,000 small businesses in Ontario and their two million hard-working employees. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, […]
Police briefs
(NIPIGON, ON) – The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the assistance of the public to provide any information or dash camera footage they have regarding a fatal motor vehicle collision. On October 10, 2032, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment, along […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
It was all smiles for this team of familiar faces as they participated in the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances’ Music Bingo held at the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 on Friday, October 6, 2023. Participants were able to play at $5 a card and quick clips of […]
