Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts’ Fort Frances director Carol Derksen, left, and client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor held up the Alzheimer Society flag outside the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Monday morning to help kick off Alzheimer Awareness month in the region. The society has a number of events […]
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Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the New Year’s Eve Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Roanna Jourdain of Whitedog, ON with the winning ticket number N-5062709. Jourdain takes home the biggest pot yet of $37,650, with the same amount going to the Foundation. […]
The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch #29 presented Christmas Gift baskets to our community First Responders to thank them for their service and dedication to the community. Gift baskets were presented to the Ontario Provincial Police, Treaty Three Police, Rainy River District EMS, and Fort Frances Fire Department. Monetary […]
Dance Community Association’s Rhonda Hyatt, left, Carol Burnell, Troy Magill and Dance Community Association president Keith Munro were all on hand as Magill was presented his winnings from the Dance Township 50/50 draw on Wednesday, December 29. The draw was made on Boxing Day at Devlin’s Corner Store, with the […]
Suddenly on December 29, 2021, we lost our dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Dad was born on September 29, 1934, to Lawrence Floyd Bullied and Alvina Elizabeth Bullied. Dad married the love of his life, Loraine Brigden and spent 53 wonderful years with her before losing her in 2009. […]
Salvation Army Fort Frances corps officer Arthur Heathcote, left, and representatives from the Beyak Automotive Group each cradle a turkey that was purchased thanks to a $1,500 donation from the Automotive Group on December 16, 2021. The turkeys went towards supporting the Christmas hampers the Salvation Army gives out each […]
Megan Finlayson of Lotus Hair Studio drew the first winning ticket of the Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for 2022 on Tuesday morning. Jody Hamilton is the winner of a Western Caribbean trip, valued at $4,500. Next month’s draw will be for a Rocky Mountain Train Tour ($4,000). […]
This pair of eagles was spotted overlook- ing the river, earlier this winter. Bird watching is a favourite pasttime for many local residents. The region recently participated in the Christmas Bird Count, with many households taking part to track who came for a snack at backyard feeders. To see the […]
Daytime league curlers at the Fort Frances Curling Club enjoyed a game before Christmas. League play was scheduled to resume this week, but may be modified to postponed due to this morning’s announcements from the province. In addition, a scheduled U18 tournament has been postponed, and the Northern Ontario Provincial […]
Christmas decorations are never boring, but they aren’t always this exciting either. This installation in town hopefully hasn’t sent anyone rushing to call emergency services, but it is still a lot of fun. The Times staff wishes everyone a happy holiday season and a merry Christmas. –submitted photo
Tonight is the night for the winner of the WRRD Lions Festival of Lights to be revealed. According to Committee Chair Katie Ableman, the winners will be announced live on the WRRD Lions Facebook feed from the Royal Canadian Legion in Rainy River tonight, Wednesday, December 22. Displays are to be […]
