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(ATIKOKAN, ON) – An Atikokan resident is facing charges after an individual was held against her will and assaulted. On August 28, 2021 the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted regarding an incident that occurred in late July. The individual reported being given a […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Rainy Lake Market has a queen, and it is Alyssa Armstrong, 22, who works at the Fort Frances Museum running the children’s program. Armstrong assumed her title when she took over preparing the market when Sarah Marusyk was away for the day. However, this is not Armstrong’s only activity. […]
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Freezers across the District are bursting with some of the best beef around, from the 4-H auction during last month’s Emo Fair. And now, the grades are in. Judge Darren Carvey and his wife Shannon made the trek from Manitoba to grade the beef raised by the local 4-H steer […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
There’s nothing better than cruising down the highway in your own set of wheels, and now the Fort Frances Lakers can experience that sensation first-hand. The new team bus comes courtesy of the Beyak Automotive Group, and Nick Beyak, along with other Beyak Automotive Group members, were on hand on […]
Place Race Moto 1 Moto 2 Landon Flinders – Fort Frances Saturday 2 Super Mini 2 2 3 85cc 12-16 5 2 Sunday 1 85cc 12-16 2 1 1 Super Mini 1 1 Ozzy Hanson – Fort Frances Saturday 1 Super Mini 1 1 Sunday 2 85cc 12-16 1 2 […]
Last month, a group of local motocross competitors took part in a double header event in Kekabeka Falls. The two day event resulted in several top finishes for local riders. – Submitted photos
By Ted Brockie
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Ah, perfect night, imperfect shooters. The prevailing belief all summer was great scores were nere impossible given the 90 degree weather. Failure begs many and any reasons(excuses!). Alas, August 31 skeet did see a 24/25 from Brad Houghton but Brad’s one miss was an easy incomer. So “easy” that new […]
Press release
There have been reports of algae blooms in Wabigoon Lake in the Larson Bay, Maple Road, and Flat Rock areas of Dryden. Flat Rock and Sandy Beach swimming areas in Dryden are closed until further notice. The blooms are being tested to see if they are blue-green algae and until […]
By Darren Derendorf
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
With the conclusion of the local race season at the Emo Speedway this weekend, the drivers ended the season with a bang or two and some amazing racing action for the fans. With 3 championship battles on the line every point was important, and the race track itself wasn’t going […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
BARRIE, Ont. – An Amber Alert for a three-year-old girl north of Toronto has been called off after she was found safe in Guelph, Ont.. Ontario Provincial Police issued the alert shortly before 1:45 a.m. this morning alleging the child had last been seen with her 27-year-old father in Barrie, […]
By Nicole Thompson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have prorogued the legislature until after the federal election, a move the Opposition called an “abdication of responsibility” as the province fights a fourth wave of COVID-19. The government said Friday that the legislature will return on Oct. 4, two weeks after Canadians head to […]
