The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) is assisting with a death investigation in the community of Wabaseemoong First Nation. In the early morning hours of December 11, 2021, the Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a call regarding an injured person […]
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By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A new report highlights the benefits of cover crops for agricultural producers. Researched and released by researchers from the University of Manitoba in collaboration with the Ontario Cover Crop Steering Committee, the report is the culmination of surveys sent out to farmers in 2020 that asked them about their experience […]
In the November 24 edition of the Fort Frances Times, the Focus on Farming feature erroneously stated that the farm community does not have access to CN Rail, and must rely on trucking. In reality, CN Rail provides full, cost effective service to the agriculture sector, and access to multiple […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Nothing says Christmas like bird watching, and if you feel the same way then the Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists (RRVFN) are looking for your help. The RRVFN hold their annual Christmas bird count in December each year, and this year’s event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Fans of animation have been having a great few years. Over the course of the past decade, animated shows and movies have risen to greater and greater heights. Whether it be mainstream film fare like the blockbuster Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, TV shows that push the boundaries for on-screen representation […]
“Manidoo Ziibi” authors Jim Leonard and Shaun Loney, top right, had a full house last night at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre for the launch of their book. The book chronicles the history of the Rainy River as it takes readers on a roadtrip along its length, with […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After laying dormant for over a year, attempts were made to reopen the canteen at the Memorial Sports Complex in November of this year, under the management of the former operator. However, after a few attempts, that operator has pulled out, but did not formally do so until Dec. 8. […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
In March, the Town of Fort Frances embarked on a feasibility study to find out if it was possible to replace the two ice plants at the Memorial Sports Complex with one plant. Travis Rob, Manager of Operations and Facilities for Fort Frances says a preliminary report has been received […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Rainy River First Nation gym was abuzz on Saturday morning as 18 seikido students took tests to move up from white belt to the next level of yellow stripe. Later that afternoon seven more students would test for other higher belts. Seikido Master Hayley Broadbent started teaching classes in […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After four and a half years at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds) Kayleigh Speirs has taken over the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. Speirs has high hopes coming into the new role. Spiers has a long history of working and volunteering in museums. She moved to Thunder Bay from her home […]
Press release
The Ontario government is providing over $5.9 million to help build and repair local infrastructure in Kenora – Rainy River. This investment is part of the government’s plan to build Ontario by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure projects that support economic recovery, growth and job creation. The […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances is less than a year away from the next round of municipal elections. Although the formal election process has not started yet, residents are beginning to ask who will be running. Current council members have been upfront regarding the need for younger voices to be […]
