(Rainy River, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police are investigating an incident involving a suspicious male in a truck in Rainy River, Ontario. On June 26, 2021 at approximately 10:00pm a male driving, what was described as, a white truck with a topper and rust around […]
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By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
Dennis Smith recently retired after a 35-year policing career with the OPP, and Treaty 3 Police. Throughout his career, Dennis has become a respected police officer. He has made a difference in the lives of many and hopes to continue to do so. Dennis, 62, was born to Billy and […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A local man is tying up his running shoes and taking to the streets to help raise awareness for and support of those affected by the Canadian Residential School system. Educator Joey Payeur has organized and planned a personal campaign he’s calling “50 for the Thousands” that will see him […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It was a blistering hot day, but by Friends of the Fort Frances Museum’s metrics, it was also a successful one. The group is celebrating their second annual Garden Tour fundraiser, which was held on Saturday, July 3 across Fort Frances. The event was smack dab in the middle of […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
With Phase 3 of the province’s reopening plan set to start on Friday, it’s easy to get excited for all the fun events that can make a return, including the Emo Fair. Due to the pandemic, Emo Fair organizers are taking things one step at a time and planning for […]
By Darren Derendorf
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
For the first time in over a year, the weekend warrior racers have returned to do battle on the grounds that they know best – Emo Speedway. Despite COVID-19, the Borderland Racing Association was able to hold five events throughout the summer of 2020. However it was without fans in […]
This week we spoke to Emo Speedway’s current Wissota Modified Track Champion #99 Brody Strachan When did you start racing? I started racing go karts for a couple of years and at 15 got in my first Midwest Modified. What inspired you to start racing? My dad Glen always raced […]
The smoke cleared, literally and figuratively, to allow an ever-improving and ever-increasing number of skeet participants at the FFSC Tuesday night shoot. Especially so, when longtime member Paul Fischer returned, accompanied by his eager daughter, Kathryn, who jumped into the first round under the always capable guidance of skeet President, […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Cpl Aaron Kellar, 26, returns to Fort Frances after serving in Latvia since February. Prior to his arrival, he completed the Baltic Warrior competition during his deployment in Latvia. It was a cross country competition where 18 NATO countries competed with 247 teams. Kellar and his team partner came in […]
It’s not quite ready yet, but the new home of the Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy (RLGA) is shaping up to be the perfect place for young athletes to spring into the sport when the season begins later this year. Following an inaugural season cut short by the onset of the […]
By Liam Casey
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Family, friends and several thousand members of police forces from across the country gathered in Toronto on Monday to say goodbye to an officer who died in the line of duty. They remembered Const. Jeffrey Northrup as an energetic man who was excited about getting back in the […]
The grill master, Bear Clan Patrol’s James Eastman, was busy cooking up a storm during the Bear Clan Patrol’s second BBQ fundraiser held on Sunday, July 11. According to the group’s Facebook page, the fundraiser was another succes, and they also extended their thanks to Boston Pizza for their donation […]
