The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch (ARB), with assistance from the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), have charged two residents of Toronto, following an investigation into allegations of fraud relating to the Ministry of Education’s Support for Families Program. In August of 2020, the OPP received a referral from […]
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By Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
The West Rainy River Lions Club draw at the Rainy River Walleye Tournament was held at the Big Tent on Saturday, September 18, 2021 just after 6:00 pm. WRRD Lions President Richard Trenchard drew the three winning tickets from the drum. Winner of the Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon Boat was […]
By Elizabeth Donaldson
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
When summer holidays ended we began to think of the return to school and of the harvest. Winter preparations were on my mother’s mind as we never quite knew what lay ahead. Her main concern was for the warmth and comfort of our family and the animals and she spent […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Naicatchewenin First Nation elder Gilbert Smith, 74, has opened a new self-healing space on 18 Anishinaabe Road, Naicatchewenin, out of which he is looking to help both native and non-native people. “This is not only for Anishinaabe,” Smith said. “The non-native people are accepted here. I don’t pick and choose […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
If you’re between the ages of 16 and 30, a new survey has been launched to get your opinion on what life is like in your small northern Ontario town and what can be done to make it better. As part of a joint venture between the Northern Policy Institute […]
By Megan Walchuk
Editor/Staff Writer
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
Editor/Staff Writer
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
It takes a community to affect change. It’s an ideology that Peggy Loyie was born into, and has guided her throughout her career. Loyie has been the Program Manager of Rainy River District Victim Service for nearly 13 years. Before that, she was a long-time employee of the United Native […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Sometimes our dreams take us to places we least expect. Joan MacLean, Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre CEO, originally from Toronto, found herself in Fort Frances two years ago to follow her passions and in the process has found her forever home. “It’s a lovely town. I’m really happy […]
Organizers of the Rainy River Walleye Tournament envisioned a traditional fishing tournament, despite Covid protocols. Their vision became a reality this past weekend, as 75 teams competed for cash and bragging rights, complete with entertainment, food and family events. Below are the top 30 teams. To see the full listing, […]
Mayor June Caul, centre, was on hand with staff of Beyak Automotive Group and Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy, for an official open house and ribbon cutting for the long-anticipated gymnastics studio. The grand opening event included refreshments and demonstrations by students. Beyak Automotive is supporting the gymnastics club, which has […]
The Fort Frances High School Muskies golf team headed to Dryden for their first tournament of the season. The event was hosted by Eagles landing Golf Course, and saw the Fort Frances Boys take third place as a team. In the Individual events, Ashton Barnes took the boys’ title, and […]
The Fort Frances Lakers are hitting the ice for their first home game of the season this Friday, as they take on the Dryden Ice Dogs. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. at ice for Kids Arena. The league is pushing ahead with a nearly full season, with plenty […]
