Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Kenny Benson is one of a kind. And while kids, their parents and his colleagues may, indeed, hold him in high esteem, his singularity is the product of an inescapable truth about elementary school teachers just about everywhere on the continent. Benson, a man, is a kindergarten teacher at Winnipeg’s […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will see clearing skies during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high of 16 (61) and a low of 10 (50). Thursday will bring […]
Murillo, Ont. — Susan Fisher grew up on a dairy farm. So the 19-year-old Murillo resident knows very well that, contrary to John Denver’s cheerful ditty about country living, life on the farm is not always “laid back.” In fact, the life is often very hard. But Fisher said it’s […]
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking nominations for the citizen of the year and junior citizen of the year awards. Presented to outstanding members of the community, the awards are to recognize those who have contributed selflessly for the sake of making their town a better place. “It’s just […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB), formerly the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) held a recruitment drive for potential new early childhood educators, paramedics and others at the former St. Michael’s school on Thursday, August 24, 2023. There are plenty of incentives and financial supports […]
“Coffee and Conversation” is how the LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary is kicking off its new year. This is a new twist on the usual luncheon that has been held to welcome members back. The Auxiliary thought that a more casual event would have greater appeal. All returning members along with anyone […]
The 26th-annual business awards are set to take place next month, and Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce executive director Heather Johnson says she’s been receiving nominations all week. “Nominating someone is your way of thanking that person for being a great employee,” she says. “And (you) may be helping other […]
On August 7, Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) chief of police Kai Liu announced his plans to retire after serving 37 years in policing. “Reflecting on the past four years, I am especially proud of our most valuable resource — every member of our service. With your collective dedication to […]
The Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre says they are still in the process of training a certified instructor for Aquafit classes. “We are working on enrolling a few of our staff in the necessary training programs for Aquafit certification and are looking forward to offering this program to the community […]
(FORT FRANCES,ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind everyone school days bring congestion, school buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, parents are trying to drop their kids off before […]
You may have noticed over the last few weeks that Fort Frances Times stories are not showing up on your regular social media feeds — specifically, on Facebook. That’s because Meta – which operates both Facebook and Instagram – has banned all Canadian news links on their platforms. The move […]
With the Labour Day long weekend quickly approaching, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers that crossings can be extra busy as families and tourists fit in one last summer trip. As such, CBSA is giving tips to ensure crossing the border anywhere in the country goes as […]
