Hello! My name is Makinnley McCormick. I am 14 years old and I live in Devlin with my parents and two younger brothers. I am entering Grade 9 in the fall at Fort France High School. I can’t wait for all the new opportunities high school will give me. I have decided […]
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Hello, my name is Aynsley Teeple. I’m 14 years old, and will be attending grade 9 at Fort Frances High School. Recently, I graduated from grade 8 at Sturgeon Creek School. I live in Chapple ON, with my dad Jason, stepmom Chantelle, my three brothers Wilson, Mason and Bradley. I […]
Prizes for Fair Queen Contestants are generously supplied by local businesses and individuals. Emo Fair Queen – $500.00 1st Princess – $400.00 2nd Princess – $300.00 Miss Congeniality Voted by secret ballot by fellow Contestants to the contestant who is most outgoing, friendly and helpful throughout the competition. Miss Congeniality […]
The Fort Frances Lakers have announced the signing of three players. Club president Gary Silander said they are happy to sign goalie Paolo Suppa, forward Nakoda Thunderchief and defenseman Alessondro Regina. The signing comes not long after the Lakers held an information night for those wanting to join the team. […]
By Darren Derendorf
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
From the racers to volunteers, racing at the Speedway has been a family affair From the big leagues of NASCAR and Indy Car to our own little race track there is one thing that ties all forms of racing together, and that’s family. Whether it is the Andrettis making headlines […]
Press release
A virtual fishing tournament is being launched by The Town of Fort Frances, in collaboration with Angler’s Atlas. ‘Explore Rainy Lake Digital Fishing Tournament’, will be taking place from August 13 to August 22, 2021, giving anglers young and old, a fun and accessible catch and release competition. The Explore […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
She has made history by being the first student trustee to serve for two terms on the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB). At just 17 years old, Olivia Kreger is a leader who takes pride in what she does, from community work to sitting on the board and representing […]
If you are unsure of what path to take to better prepare you for a career, the Rainy River District School Board offers a variety of programs to students in order to help them make informed decisions about their futures. The Pathways Planning stream gives students the chance to get […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
A grant awarded from the Moffat Family Fund has materialized into real life, with the purchase of a trailer, destined to become an accessible washroom Sunset Water Sports was recently awarded $14,000 from the Moffat Family Fund to purchase a 24 ft by 8 ft. trailer to install a wheelchair-accessible […]
After a thorough search, which was directed by Mayor and Council, and led by the team from Western Management Consultants (WMC), the Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce that Faisal Anwar has been selected as the Chief Administrative Officer. Coming most recently from Morden, Manitoba, […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 164 new cases of COVID-19 today and one death. The province also added 168 cases and one death on Monday, numbers that were not reported that day due to the holiday. Today’s numbers are based on more than 11,500 tests completed over the previous day, […]
The Rainy Lake Market has been heating up, with the easing of Covid restrictions. A wide assortment of vendors are on hand each Thursday, with crafts, produce, live entertainment, and even cotton candy. The market is open each Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rainy Lake Square. – […]
