Riverside Health Care has implemented a mandatory mask policy at all its facilities as seasonal respiratory illnesses continue to rise. The decision to increase protective measures came as Riverside and the Northwestern Public Health Unit declared an Influenza A outbreak in both the East and West Wings of Rainycrest Long […]
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By Times Staff
A single case of the infectious measles virus has been reported in the Kenora area, prompting the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) to warn anyone who might have come into contact with the individual to take precautions. The person diagnosed with the disease, who was not named to protect their privacy, […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankoddickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankoddickson@fortfrances.com
Robert Animikii Horton’s The Song of the Stars: Starry Skies, Anishinaabe Stories, Scientific Insights, and More! is a fresh and profoundly endearing perspective on the conflict and connection of science and spirituality. A Times columnist and award-winning Anishinaabe educator, sociologist and activist from Rainy River First Nations in Treaty #3 […]
By Andrew Flynn
General Manager and Editor in Chief
aflynn@fortfrances.com
General Manager and Editor in Chief
aflynn@fortfrances.com
Having joined the staff of the Times in late August and moved with my family to Fort Frances at the end of October, it’s high time I introduced myself to you, our readers, as the paper’s new general manager. Stepping into the role of GM and editor-in-chief has been both […]
By Deb Ewald
Rainy River Mayor
Special to the Times
Rainy River Mayor
Special to the Times
On behalf of myself and Council I would like to extend Warm Wishes and Holiday Greetings to everyone in the Rainy River District. As 2025 draws to a close, I look back on the Town’s achievements over this past year and they have been many. The building of the new […]
By Andrew Hallikas
Fort Frances Mayor
Special to the Times
Fort Frances Mayor
Special to the Times
It’s been a busy year but a good year. The purpose of the municipality is to provide services to residents that make the community a better place to work, live, and play. I always like to start my annual summation with a comment on this. As usual our Town employees […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Once again the West Rainy River District (WRRD) Lions Club made generous donations to local health care facilities. Rainycrest, Emo Hospital and Rainy River Extended Health Care were recently presented with items each to enhance the three locations. Items donated included an extra large Connect Four for indoor and outdoor […]
By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
MARATHON — The mayor of a North Shore community says his town has had a lot of success bringing young voices to the council table. And Marathon Mayor Rick Dumas says he’s pleased to see the idea of youth or student councillors spreading to other communities in Northwestern Ontario. “We’re […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Superior Classics Car Club is revving up for another year of racing with its annual Test ‘n Tune event in June and Dragfest, the main event, in August. Ray Gionet, club president, said the 2025 Dragfest event was well attended last August at the Terrace Bay former airfield and […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
One of Thunder Bay’s most significant economic driving forces is its port, which receives hundreds of cargo ships from all over the world. The 2025 navigation season has been strong and has kept the port busy. Emily Price, the port’s director of corporate and commercial affairs, said it’s the most […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Homelessness remains a sensitive issue in Fort Frances, just as it is in much of the country. While there are a wide range of professional and personal opinions about the causes and potential solutions, talk is cheap and the problem persists – people continue struggle to meet their own basic […]
By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
KENORA — A dedicated provincial fund for airport improvements would make a big difference for sites too small to access federal dollars. That’s according to Shari Gentes, the Northwest’s regional director of the Airport Management Council of Ontario. The organization has, for over a year, been pressing the Ontario government […]
