Indigenous youth across Northern Ontario are being invited to learn more about STEM concepts with the goal of inspiring a career in health care. The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and Science North signed a collaboration agreement on April 20, 2021 to partner on the delivery of health, life and human sciences related programming […]
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By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
When the paper mill’s whistle blew at 5 p.m., she knew she had to go home. It was curfew time. She has lived a life many would have only seen in movies. An apartment building on 212 Third St. West built in 1903 was where Marg Kircher, 89, was born. […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Ontario entered its first phase of reopening last Friday, with businesses allowed to open their doors with limited capacity. Jean Richards, owner of Fine Line Art Gallery, said they have done well through the pandemic, whenever they were allowed to open between lockdown restrictions. Richards said they are currently allowed […]
There’s a fun new way for families to get creative and spend quality time together this summer. The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre and Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) are joining forces to create and give out a limited number of free activity boxes that will be […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Move aside Monopoly, there’s a new property management game in town, and this time it’s personal. In a move that not many would probably have been expecting, brand new board game Fort Frances-opoly should be ready and waiting at Walmart Fort Frances. Made available following the lifting of restrictions across […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
A few fallen trees inspired a picturesque garden area for residents, with high school volunteers chipping in to make the dream a reality A couple who reside at Flinders Place took the opportunity during multiple lockdowns to work on the beautification of the area around their residence. Ralph and Debbie […]
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Seniors Month activities continue this week as registration closes for the Seniors Game days planned for next week. The game days are scheduled for Tuesday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 23, with planned activities including ladder toss, horseshoes, bocce ball and bean bag toss. The activities will be a mix […]
The Ziggwan virtual Fun Run marathon has been running throughout the month of June. The event’s first challenge was to take a selfie or group photo wearing our shirts. This group from Emo decided to have a little fun with it! The team is made up of Melanie Williams, Ruth […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
As summer approaches and warm weather rolls across across the district, the Friends of the Fort Frances Museum are gearing up to offer the second annual Garden Tour to allow those with a green thumb to show off the results of their hard work to appreciative visitors. Scheduled for Saturday, […]
Emo Speedway is racing towards its 2021 season, with an opening practice, June 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., Although no spectators will be allowed, drivers will be permitted two crew members. The cost is $30 per car for the evening, to be collected at the back gate upon arrival. […]
By Gord Mackintosh
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
For years, the proud Fort Frances motto was “Borderland.” The Fort hugs Minnesota for easy access to favourite resort patios, shops, the Border Bar. We’re enticed by words like “at par,” “a 48,” “Menards.” Locals “go across” or “over the line.” And we insist it’s not a solid line. Here’s […]
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Following up on her first single, local musician Hannah Anderson is at it again with a brand-new song. The local musician has been hard at work this year, having released her first single “Where Ever You Are” in February. Her newest follow-up single is titled “Head Up,” and continues her […]
