Peterbilt Fort Frances celebrated 25 years of business last week on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with plenty of activities for the whole family and a look at some of the trucks that make up their fleet.
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Ezra Lundon was well-equipped to hit the bullseye at Peterbilt Fort Frances last Thursday, August 14, 2025, as the company celebrated its 25th anniversary with a barbecue, plenty of activities and games, including this axe throwing set up, and a chance to check out some of the trucks in their […]
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Head coach Terry Ogden accepts a Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame plaque on behalf of his team. The OFSAA winning 1989 team was inducted along with one other team, three other athletes and a builder. For more on the induction ceremony, see tomorrow’s Fort Frances Times
– Allan Bradbury photo
Members of the Sunset Country Métis community held an evening of music, stories and dancing, plus some snacks and dot painting, as part of their Jigging in the Square event held at the Rainy Lake Square last night, Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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There was plenty to see along the route of this year’s Soil and Crop tour that ran Thursday, July 31, 2025. The tour started with the Gerber’s egg operation near Fort Frances with stops at Cornell Farms, a Canada Food Grain Bank project, and Purity Seeds in the middle and […]
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In recognition of the World Day Against Trafficking Persons on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Fort Frances and Area Human Trafficking Coalition saw out a busy day full of family fun and municipal collaboration. The day began with a flag raising at the Fort Frances Civic Centre, where mayor Andrew […]
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Fort Frances Kiwanis Club member Lori Maki pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s 2025 Trip of the Month draw for August on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Fort Frances Times office. Jane Gillon of Fort Frances was the winner of a Greece, Mediterranean Cruise valued at $4,200.00. […]
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It was a jam-packed, fun-filled week of fishing and other exciting activities during the 30th Annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship held along the waterfront from July 17 to July 19, 2025. The tournament saw last year’s champs Ian Waterer and Motei Demers fend off competitors to keep their crown […]
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Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, front, was in town last week to announce $3 million in funding to help support Riverside Health Care’s work to bring an MRI machine to the District. Rickford addressed the crowd alongside Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas, back left, Riverside Health Care Board of Directors […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Team #1, Ian Waterer and Motei Demers, cruised to repeat win at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship last weekend, taking home the grand prize for the second year in a row with an impressive 59.89 pound total weight. For more from this year’s tournament, see tomorrow’s edition of the […]
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The winners in Betty’s first Warhammer painting contest have been revealed. The store held the contest for local hobbyists who take part in the tabletop strategy game. Participants were invited to submit a custom-painted miniature figure from the popular game in both a Beginner and Advanced category. Once the entry […]
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It was a night to remember as Taylor’s Story–A Live Experience brought hundreds out to the Fort Frances Canadian Bas Championship big Tent last night, July 16, 2025, for a massive show celebrating the pop music legend’s catalogue of hits. The fan funded, non-official tribute show was the next-best thing […]
