Fort Frances Public Library Technology centre (FFPLTC) CEO Nadine Cousineau pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances’ Trip of the Month draw for November yesterday morning. Jessica Shute of Fort Frances is the winner of a Magical Bali trip, valued at $4,200. Tickets for the 2027 […]
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– Will Brooks photo
The Town of Fort Frances raised the Grand Council Treaty #3 flag at the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Friday, Oct. 16, giving it a permanent home on the town’s seventh flag pole. The flag pole has sat empty as a symbolic gesture while the town awaited permission to raise […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
Taking the season opener slot from Sass Jordan, who tragically died only weeks after her show was originally scheduled to take place, Maggie’s Wake provided a toe-tapping folkroots start to the 2026-27 Tour de Fort season at the Townshend Theatre. The next passport show is singer-songwriter Mia Kelly on Thursday, […]
– Liam Oliver Neilson photo
Students from schools in Fort Frances had a first-hand look at the making of bannock at Seven Generation Education Institute’s (SGEI) Rainy Lake campus as part of their Fall Harvest event held last week on Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25. Students learned about several different Anishinaabe fall-time traditions, […]
– Ken Kellar photo
An early morning fire has caused significant damage to Rose Manor in Fort Frances. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services said they responded to the fire in the early hours of Tuesday, Sept. 22, and were still checking for hot spots hours later. The incident is currently under investigation […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
This jolly porcine fellow is standing ready to welcome everyone to the Ribs on the Rainy ribfest that kicks off tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 18, and runs through to Sunday, Sept. 20. Three Canadian rib trucks are taking part, offering visitors a chance to sample a variety of award-winning ribs and […]
– Town of Fort Frances photo
Organizers and supporters of the local Terry Fox run, along with Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas, right, raised the Terry Fox flag on Monday morning in recognition of the annual fundraising event. The local Terry Fox run is scheduled to go ahead this Sunday, September 20, at the Nanicost building […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
Roughly 300 people turned out to the 52 Canadians Arena surface this Monday to take part in the Fort Frances and District Labour Council’s Labour Day Event, the first such event held in town in 30 years. Families were treated to fun games, activities and snacks.
– Ken Kellar photo
Crews were busy yesterday afternoon installing the sign on the newest member of the Scott Street business community. Pet Valu, aCanadian pet store chain, will be moving into the building that was formerly Warehouse One. The Fort Frances Times has reached out to Pet Valu corporate for comment on the […]
– Ken Kellar photo
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Golden Helmets motorcycle squadron made a stop at the Fort Frances airport on Sunday evening to show off their skills and highly choreographed manoeuvres as part of a tour through the northwest region of the province putting on displays for the public. Attendees were treated […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
The Fort Frances Times’ Nancy Flook pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for September this morning at the Times office. Sarah Windigo is the winner of a Rocky Mountain Ski Package trip, valued at $4,000. Next month’s draw is for a Cayman Coves […]
– Liam Oliver Neilson photo
After another summer of detours, all four lanes of King’s Highway at Central Avenue have reopened to traffic as of this morning. Motorists should be advised that lane markers have not been painted, though temporary lane markers are in place to keep drivers in the proper lanes.
