Friends, family and caregivers can enjoy wider access to loved ones in long-term care homes across the District In keeping with the provinces Roadmap to Reopening, Riverside is pleased to announce the further easing of restrictions for those visiting our long-term care homes. These changes will take effect today, Wednesday, […]
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The organizers of the first Can-Am International Lake Jam couldn’t have asked for a better Saturday for a tribute concert, even as the temperature soared. The event, held in honour of International Falls musician Todd Summer, is being heralded as a success as dozens of musicians crossed the stage set […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
If you’re a senior looking for an excuse to get moving, Friday mornings might be exactly what you’re looking for. Currently dancing their cares away in the parking lot at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, a group of seniors have been learning and practicing line dancing with instructor […]
By Ted Brockie
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
One-time local resident, Brad McRae, squared off at the Canadian Open Skeet Championships at the Hamilton Gun Club last week-end. In the process of this multi-gauge competition (12, 20, 28 and .410), he won the 12 gauge, shot 98/100 in 20 gauge, 96/100 in the smaller 28 gauge and a […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
When we are asked as children what we want to be when we grow up, doctor is one of the most common answers. However, when they find out it is not an easy path many opt for different careers. But for Danielle Mitchell, family doctor in Fort Frances, the path […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to be aware of fraudulent emails and request for funds in the form of gift cards, money orders or cryptocurrency. Scammers are increasingly using email, phone calls and other online social […]
By Gord Mackintosh
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Beyond its charming downtown, the Point, Parkway, and adventures in lake-land, the Fort shines with endearing attributes. Officials opening the Causeway announced “the world’s longest pre-stressed concrete bridge” – because once you see it, you’re pre-stressed. Traffic would go smoother with a stopping lane on top. It’s just that I […]
By Lee Berthiaume
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada’s next governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. “It is only by building bridges, bringing between people in the North and South, just like in the East and West, […]
OTTAWA – Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada’s governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. The position has been has been held by a wide variety of people, from British nobles to military leaders to humanitarian advocates. Here is […]
Ben Jerome held up the newest friend he made up at the cabin over the weekend. Jerome caught the tiny amphibian all by himself, his first frog catch, but was disheartened to learn he wasn’t allowed to keep his new buddy. –submitted photo
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised Monday to maintain a wage increase brought in for personal support workers during the pandemic but didn’t say how or when his government would back up the pledge. The workers who staff long-term care homes and similar facilities were given a temporary $3 per hour […]
LYTTON, B.C. – The BC Wildfire Service says 212 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as lightning storms swept over several areas of the province. The wildfire service website shows more than three dozen small fires have been sparked across all regions except the Coastal Fire Centre. At least 24 […]
