“Coffee and Conversation” is how the LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary is kicking off its new year. This is a new twist on the usual luncheon that has been held to welcome members back. The Auxiliary thought that a more casual event would have greater appeal. All returning members along with anyone […]
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By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
The 26th-annual business awards are set to take place next month, and Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce executive director Heather Johnson says she’s been receiving nominations all week. “Nominating someone is your way of thanking that person for being a great employee,” she says. “And (you) may be helping other […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative
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Local Journalism Initiative
enguyen@fortfrances.com
On August 7, Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) chief of police Kai Liu announced his plans to retire after serving 37 years in policing. “Reflecting on the past four years, I am especially proud of our most valuable resource — every member of our service. With your collective dedication to […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Memorial Sports Centre says they are still in the process of training a certified instructor for Aquafit classes. “We are working on enrolling a few of our staff in the necessary training programs for Aquafit certification and are looking forward to offering this program to the community […]
(FORT FRANCES,ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind everyone school days bring congestion, school buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, parents are trying to drop their kids off before […]
You may have noticed over the last few weeks that Fort Frances Times stories are not showing up on your regular social media feeds — specifically, on Facebook. That’s because Meta – which operates both Facebook and Instagram – has banned all Canadian news links on their platforms. The move […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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Justice Pieter Joubert reserved his decision for a later date after an all-day sentencing hearing Monday in the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances. Former nurse Lindsey Coyle pleaded guilty to Criminal Negligence Causing Death almost a year prior to Monday’s hearing. Over the course of the day, family […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Stanford Kuzanga says it feels “crushing” to tell an individual he cannot help them, only to learn days later that they have died for the very reason they sought support. As a detox intake manager at the Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services in Fort Frances, Kuzanga has a front row seat to […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
It was March 2018 when James Klug and his family watched their home burn down. In less than an hour, they went from sleeping peacefully to watching nearly everything they owned turn to ash. “That was hard,” says Klug. “In a fire, it’s the things you can’t replace that are […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
A pair of 20-plus-lb. bags for Bill Godin and Bryan Gustafson is bad news for everyone else. The two of them hauled in a collective 41.73 lbs this past weekend at the International Falls Bass Championship (IFBC), clinching their second consecutive victory at the tournament across the border. “It’s pretty […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Last Friday, August 25, Weechi-it-te-win, Gizhewaadiziwin and the Health Access Centre joined together to provide a Family Fun Day. This was a celebration for families to share a fun and enjoyable day before the start of the school season. The turn out was amazing as over 500 people of all […]
By Darren Derendorf
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
The rains that fell in the Rainy River District on Thursday and Friday meant there was a lot of moisture in the racing surface at the Emo Speedway, creating what’s called a heavy race track, which means there’s lots of grip and fast racing! Even though there is plenty of […]
