Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Town of Fort Frances has finally sealed the deal on an offer to purchase lot 21 on Erin Crescent. This is the first sale after the lot prices were approved by council for price reduction in March. Lot 21 was initially $89,500 and then was reduced to $65,700. The […]
Spring was an exciting time on our farm. Who could not be happy when the long, cold dark winter was over? I always associate memories of May on our farm with new life and that included baby chicks. Most small farms at that time had a flock of chickens as […]
They say there is nothing like family. Well, these two bonded brothers are Taz and Sneakers. They are nine months old and now available for adoption! Taz is very loving and he is always the first to greet his foster Mom. He is excited to be around people. He loves […]
A new exhibit is underway at the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre that will showcase businesses in town throughout the years. And as the COVID-19 pandemic has been especially taxing on local businesses who are faced with constant restrictions and closures, this exhibit is a great way to showcase […]
After 30 years of working for municipalities in northern Ontario, including 18 years with the Town of Fort Frances, being chief administrative officer for five years and operations and facilities manager for 13, Doug Brown is retiring from his position. “It’s been a pretty fulfilling job being the chief administrative […]
It’s that time of year again when bright flower baskets line Kings Highway. Project Petunia is in its 20th year and is almost set to launch. Sarah Marusyk, museum attendant and coordinator of Project Petunia, said they are near their goal of 50 baskets, adding that it is not too […]
Danny Laevens caught this whopper during opening week- end, May 15. He released it back safely after its photo shoot, to be caught another day. With walleye season in full swing, send us photos of your latest catch to share with other readers! Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com. – Submitted […]
La Place Rendez-Vous is making the most of their provincially-mandated downtime to spruce up their outdoor patio area and continue work on a few of their rooms to ensure every visit to the business is top-quality. Business owner Sarah Noonan shared that the most recent round of stay-at-home orders were […]
The newest addition ot the waterfront in Fort Frances was a popular spot to be last Thursday as the Flint House’s new food truck The Flintmobile continued on with its soft opening week. The truck is open again this week, featuring a small but varied assortment of food items to […]
Perry Nastiuk brought his most recent haul of morel mushrooms to the Fort Frances Times office to spread the word to his fellow enthusiasts and foragers that the elusive mushrooms are out and ready for the picking. Nastiuk said he’s a bit surprised they’re out in such large numbers considering […]
A reader spotted this group of pelicans enjoying a buffet meal of suckers, below the bridge and rapids, with each enjoying its own catch. If you see a great shot while you’re out and about, take a shot and send it to us, so we can share it with other […]
Marina Jarvis enjoyed an afternoon at Point Park with her family, including sister Charlie and their dog Oscar. It should be another beautiful weekend to get outside with your household. Share with other readers how you are staying busy and active during COVID, by taking a picture and sending it […]
