I remember a political rally for then Premier of Ontario Frank Miller. He had come to Fort Frances to win re-election for the Progressive Conservatives. The rally was at the Rainy Lake Hotel and a crowd demonstrated in front of the hotel opposing the party’s re-election. Miller had succeeded Bill […]
News
The Big tent is up. On Saturday September 18 at the close of ceremonies the WRRD Lions will draw the winners of its 2021 Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon Boat. Will you be the lucky winner? Make sure you get your ticket today! Only $20.00 each
Staff
The first cattle sale in the new Stratton Sales Barn has been delayed for a second time, due to a tragic weather event. Volunteers have been working hard on the final push to complete the barn before this Saturday’s sale. A new scale and computer system had been installed and […]
Where did the summer go? Whoosh, we are into fall! The Rainy River Walleye Tournament is only days away. You only have the next 10 days to get your tickets for a chance at that lovely Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon Boat. The West Rainy River District Lions uses all the […]
By Elizabeth Donaldson
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
You may think that living on a small farm in the 1940’s without electricity or running water and limited transportation would be all work but there are many memories of some special times and entertainments even though they may sound very simple now. We made our own amusements and many […]
Press release
Winning video submissions could win $2,500 prize Does your community, region, or organization have a great idea for a marketing or attraction video? How about an anti-racism or welcoming community message? If you do, you should enter your proposal to the Make Your Pitch 2 contest! Northern Policy Institute and […]
(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. […]
Staff
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
