– 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.

–Allan Bradbury photos

A last gasp goal by Lamar Lucas of CJ Contracting just sneaks past the outstretched arm of Manitou Forest Products goalkeeper Mark Faragher. The game winner capped a furious second half that saw all three goals as CJ Contracting ended the season on a high note winning 2-1 over Manitou […]

–Allan Bradbury photos

Rob Donaldson, left, drummer Bill Shine, Brent Newman and Jim Newman of Rough Cut Pine brought a vast array of tunes to Scott St. from Rainy Lake Square last night. Playing everything from Bruce Springsteen to The Band and even mixing in a few originals, they had many music lovers […]

–Allan Bradbury photos

Local rockers Thinking of Pinky were the third act in the Summer Sounds in the Square series at Rainy Lake Square hosted by the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. The band played a great show despite some technical difficulties changing the set list, even adding a few new songs […]

– Ken Kellar photo

Angie Korzinski of Rusty Myers pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for August this morning. Ria Cuthbertson is the winner of a La Romana Dominican Republic trip, valued at $4,200.00. Next month’s draw is for a Rocky Mountain Ski Package ($4,000).

– Allan Bradbury photo

The cast and crew of Row i Theatre’s annual summer camp took a moment for a group photo ahead of their final performance on Friday, July 10. The summer camp featured a week of singing, dancing and acting to inspire District youth to appreciate performing arts, and they capped the […]