The Knox United Church in Emo is receiving significant funding to renovate its kitchen area. Kenora–Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, who is also Ontario’s minister of northern development, announced on August 17 that $153,000 would be provided to the church through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in order […]
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By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Weechi-it-te-win Family Services, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and the United Native Friendship Centre are partnering up to host a Summer Fun Day on August 25th.( Friday) from 9:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Point Park. Making up the day will be Sunset water sports (waivers must be signed for by parents/guardians […]
By Joey Payeur
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
In a span of three days, a crew of some of the best fastball players in the district went from three losses and a quick exit to three wins and the top of the mountain. Murray Armstrong held the opposing bats at bay while he and the rest of the […]
The line-up for the fort Frances Lakers is getting better by the day. The Lakers have acquired goaltender Jack Orchard from the NOJHL’s Soo Eagles in exchange for a player development fee. The 6’0, 20-year-old Orchard appeared in 19 games for the SIJHL’s Kam River Fighting Walleye lastseason, posting a […]
—Allan Bradbury, Ken Kellar, Daniel Adam, and Robin McCormick photos
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair took place in Emo this past weekend from Thursday, August 17 to Saturday, August 19. Isabelle Meeks was named this year’s Emo Fair Queen, while Addy Jones and Donavan King were named mini queen and king. Sisters Sydney and Georgia Romyn’s 4-H […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking input from residents regarding their strategic plan for the next four years. With a recently-launched public survey, residents can voice their concerns for pressing issues, and note some of the town’s most important strengths. A statement on the Town’s website says the strategic […]
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The 21st-annual Ride for Memories took place this past weekend, with 54 riders taking part in the annual event. Put on by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, the ride is aimed at creating awareness around dementia, and raising funds for local supports. A Facebook post from the organization […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tbnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tbnewswatch.com
A vote could be coming by the middle of September as to whether most elementary and secondary teachers across the province will strike. Members are calling for the vote in an effort to push stalled bargaining with the provincial government forward. Some unions within the education sector have been without […]
Press release
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Lewis to the Board of Directors. “On behalf of the Board and staff I would like to welcome Sarah to the Thunder Bay CEDC, and look forward to working together for the […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Crews were hard at work replacing insulators on the power lines by the Causeway on Sunday morning, as the Town of Fort Frances and all communities east of town experienced a planned power outage to allow for upgrade and repair work. The high-flying crew were aided in their endeavours by […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Indigenous leaders in Manitoba offered their strongest condemnation yet of Heather Stefanson for her refusal to assist with a landfill search for the remains of two women, asking that the Manitoba Premier now resign because of what they say is her “disregard” for the human rights of Indigenous people. “We […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch
A First Nation in Northwestern Ontario affected by mercury poisoning is drawing a link between that crisis and youth suicide rates. Both the federal and provincial levels of governments have received numerous calls to help Grassy Narrows, a First Nation north of Kenora, dealing with mercury poisoning and now a […]
