Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Following a fire that broke out at the town’s recycling facility over the weekend, the structure has been deemed a total loss, and steps are now in place to help navigate the process of getting recycling in Fort Frances back up and running. On Sunday, the town made an announcement […]
Get ready to get wet as local organizations, groups and sports clubs come together to help kids and families Splash Into Summer. The Splash Into Summer with ParticipAction event is scheduled to run next Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Fort Frances High School. The […]
The Chief Fire official for the Town of Fort Frances as well as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has imposed a Restricted Fire Zone-Total Fire ban in the Town of Fort Frances as of Midnight last night. A total fire ban means there are no open-air fires […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A number of charges have been laid after a driver failed to stop for police in Fort Frances. On May 28, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol when they observed […]
TORONTO – Ontario has backed off a housing proposal that farmers say would have had a “catastrophic” impact on farmland and livestock operations. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark proposed a series of regulations along with a bill that would allow for more housing to be built beyond urban […]
Ontario has charged Marineland over the care of its black bears. The Ministry of the Solicitor General said it laid the charges against the Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction on Tuesday. “Marineland of Canada, Inc. in Niagara Falls, Ontario, has been charged with three counts of failing to comply with […]
The fight against wildfires that have forced at least 21,000 people from their homes in Nova Scotia is expected to reach a pivotal point today. Fire officials are worried about a resurgence in two major fires because of a phenomenon known as “crossover.” Wildfires can become extreme events when the […]
Warning about sole-source contracts and the “fallacy” of an urgent need to buy now, Bombardier Inc. said Wednesday that Ottawa would be erring if it opts to go with Boeing when it replaces Canada’s aging military patrol planes. The Montreal-based business jet maker joined forces this year with U.S. rival […]
In yesterday’s issue of the Fort Frances Times, a headline reading “Healing walk in memory of Thre Windego happens next week” should have been updated to read that the healing walk will be taking place this coming Saturday, June 3, 2023. The Times apologizes for any confusion this may have […]
Fort Frances High School celebrated Indigenous Education Week last week, with a variety of events including a fish fry, career symposium, lacrosse game, Anishinaabe instrument demonstration, and a “hack-a-thon” — an event where students could learn to create music through code.
JERUSALEM (AP) – Thousands of people on Thursday marched in Jerusalem’s Pride parade – an annual event that took place for the first time under Israel’s new far-right government, which is stacked with openly homophobic members. The march in the conservative city is always tense and tightly secured by police, […]
Brad Treliving has a new gig. And the Maple Leafs have a new plan. Treliving was named Toronto’s general manager Wednesday, less than two weeks after a jaw-dropping chain of events led to the firing of Kyle Dubas. The 53-year-old Treliving left the Calgary Flames in April following nine seasons […]
