WASHINGTON (AP) – A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, for now stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state. The court voted 5-4 to deny an emergency appeal from abortion providers and […]
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By Melissa Couto Zuber
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ever since the pandemic emerged, experts have attempted to hash out a roadmap to herd immunity against COVID-19. But with a fourth wave surging amid the more infectious Delta variant and other variables shifting the goalposts, several virologists and immunologists are discouraging the urge to fixate on specific vaccine targets. […]
By Alex Sanz And Tammy Webber
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
They move from place to place at a moment’s notice in a desperate bid to evade the Taliban – girls whose lives are in danger simply because they chose to play a sport they loved. An international effort to evacuate members of the Afghanistan national girls soccer team, along with […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A full day community launch, with pancake breakfast and relay race will officially kick off the $1.5 million diagnostic imaging fundraising campaign After months of work behind the scenes and some significant financial contributions, the Riverside Foundation for Health Care is finally ready for the public launch of their newest […]
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Deadline has been extended to Sept. 3. All business in the Rainy River District are eleigible The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the best and brightest in the business world. The 24th Annual Business Awards are scheduled for Wednesday, September 29. What the Chamber needs now […]
World skeet champion Brad McRae is giving shooting tips and tricks to local chiropractor Jeremy McGuire during a clinic held a few weeks ago. These skills will be put to practice during the shoot-off will take place on September 11 at the Fort Frances Sportsmen’s Club Skeet Range. There will […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances councillors are looking to diversify town hall by encouraging young residents who represent all demographics of the town to put their names forward. With almost a year until the next municipal elections and an aging population in Fort Frances, current councillors are encouraging young constituents to put their […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances paper mill will not be off future council agendas anytime soon. Whether it be demolition, redevelopment or cleanup, there is much work to be done before it becomes in the rearview mirror. Along with the pandemic challenges, Coun. Andrew Hallikas said council had to deal with the […]
Jesse Carmody of NCDS pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw for September this morning. Dawson Mihichuk was the winner of a Newfoundland Self- Drive trip valued at $3,800. October’s draw is for a Banff Ski Package ($3,800). –Ken Kellar photo
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Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the August Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Justin Hagen of Emo, ON with the winning ticket number K-2019504. Hagen takes home $16,102, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Tuesday, August 31 […]
Prior to the last municipal election, affordable housing in Fort Frances and the district was a concern of many voters. Now in the 2021 Federal Election cycle, affordable housing has become a major issue with Canadian voters from coast to coast. The government’s definition of affordable housing includes a statement […]
By Elizabeth Donaldson
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Mother always worked outside but she always tried to be prepared for the occasional visitor that came. She had many cousins who liked to come and there were also several business people to deal with. We did not often have company in the winter as the sideroads were not snowplowed. […]
