Riverside Health Care has implemented a mandatory mask policy at all its facilities as seasonal respiratory illnesses continue to rise. The decision to increase protective measures came as Riverside and the Northwestern Public Health Unit declared an Influenza A outbreak in both the East and West Wings of Rainycrest Long […]
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By Times Staff
A single case of the infectious measles virus has been reported in the Kenora area, prompting the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) to warn anyone who might have come into contact with the individual to take precautions. The person diagnosed with the disease, who was not named to protect their privacy, […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankoddickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankoddickson@fortfrances.com
Robert Animikii Horton’s The Song of the Stars: Starry Skies, Anishinaabe Stories, Scientific Insights, and More! is a fresh and profoundly endearing perspective on the conflict and connection of science and spirituality. A Times columnist and award-winning Anishinaabe educator, sociologist and activist from Rainy River First Nations in Treaty #3 […]
By Andrew Flynn
General Manager and Editor in Chief
aflynn@fortfrances.com
General Manager and Editor in Chief
aflynn@fortfrances.com
Having joined the staff of the Times in late August and moved with my family to Fort Frances at the end of October, it’s high time I introduced myself to you, our readers, as the paper’s new general manager. Stepping into the role of GM and editor-in-chief has been both […]
By Deb Ewald
Rainy River Mayor
Special to the Times
Rainy River Mayor
Special to the Times
On behalf of myself and Council I would like to extend Warm Wishes and Holiday Greetings to everyone in the Rainy River District. As 2025 draws to a close, I look back on the Town’s achievements over this past year and they have been many. The building of the new […]
By Andrew Hallikas
Fort Frances Mayor
Special to the Times
Fort Frances Mayor
Special to the Times
It’s been a busy year but a good year. The purpose of the municipality is to provide services to residents that make the community a better place to work, live, and play. I always like to start my annual summation with a comment on this. As usual our Town employees […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Once again the West Rainy River District (WRRD) Lions Club made generous donations to local health care facilities. Rainycrest, Emo Hospital and Rainy River Extended Health Care were recently presented with items each to enhance the three locations. Items donated included an extra large Connect Four for indoor and outdoor […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Homelessness remains a sensitive issue in Fort Frances, just as it is in much of the country. While there are a wide range of professional and personal opinions about the causes and potential solutions, talk is cheap and the problem persists – people continue struggle to meet their own basic […]
By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
KENORA — A dedicated provincial fund for airport improvements would make a big difference for sites too small to access federal dollars. That’s according to Shari Gentes, the Northwest’s regional director of the Airport Management Council of Ontario. The organization has, for over a year, been pressing the Ontario government […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – Fire and rescue services across the Thunder Bay area have received a total of nearly $446,000 to protect firefighters. About $135,800 was given to Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue through the province’s fire protection grant. Deputy fire chief Dave Tarini told Newswatch that the majority of the […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – Homeowners and landlords will be required to have carbon monoxide alarms on all levels and outside sleeping areas. “Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, so you can’t smell it, you can’t see it like smoke,” Kevin Anderson, acting division chief at Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, told Dougall […]
By Thomas Kent
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Woolwich Observer
A new report from Export Development Canada (EDC) stated that Canada’s agriculture sector has emerged as a rare bright spot in the country’s trade performance, with agricultural exports growing three times faster than overall Canadian exports over the past decade. In practical terms, this means agriculture has been one of […]
