The long anticipated Sales Barn is nearing completion, and recently got a visit from MPP Greg Rickford. The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association was awarded $829,700 by the province, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to rebuild two sales barns, install an underground watering system, purchase a new scale […]
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By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
He knew from a very young age that he wanted to have a job where he dealt directly with people on a daily basis. Jeff Gustafson, 28, a Fort Frances local, is now locuming back home as a family doctor. Gustafson just finished his two-year residency at Mount Sinai Hospital […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Canada is known for its vast forests and beautiful wildlife, something that we often take for granted because we assume it will always be here but in other parts of the world, it is something that they are trying to get back. Michael Yellowlees is walking across Canada to bring […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Those with a keen eye might have noticed an unusual sight in the parking lot of the Memorial Sports Centre last week. Those curious enough to stop and check it out were able to experience a hands on learning environment that is tied directly to a major industrial project that […]
This week we sat down with our reigning Emo Street Stock Champion #15R Raice Westover. What is your favourite race track food? Chili and Cheese Nachos When did you start racing? I started racing go-karts when I was five, I then moved up into Street Stocks at age 12. Last […]
By Darren Derendorf
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
The only thing hotter than the weather last Saturday night was the action under the lights at the Emo Speedway! The volunteers were able to groom the dirt track into a very competitive multi groove race track, which made the driver’s job of putting on a show an easy task. […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Team making plans for August training camp Last night, the Fort Frances Lakers president, Gary Silander, held a gathering for past players and prospects interested in joining the team. The gathering featured some dryland training to see where the players’ fitness level stands and some information about what to expect […]
Former resident and skeet legend to make a visit to club next month July 20 Tuesday skeet shoot was a family affair with the Tucker family with a large contingent! Jackson Tucker continued to improve, justifying the support with 18 and 20/25. Not to be outdone Rod Tucker gave his […]
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Looking to learn some football skills, or just get back out on the field and play? A free non-contact football skill and touch football camp has just been given the green light. It starts tonight, Monday July 19. The camp is free of charge, and will run Monday July 19-Thursday […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Deck-lid, fender, cowl screen, hubcap and valance. To the average person, these words might as well be another language, but to automobile enthusiasts like Brayden Hogan, 19, these words are used in his everyday life. Being passionate about everything to do with cars, Brayden knew that he wanted to work […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River announced on Tuesday that the Government of Canada is investing a total of $2 million in support of the Atikokan Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and the Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC). These are two of the 24 Community Futures Development […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
After a year sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is back. The modified tournament is set to run from Thursday, July 22 to Saturday, July 24 in a way that will at least be familiar to those sport fishers who have registered to take part. […]
