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Local Council Unanimously Rejects Strong Mayor Powers as ‘an Affront to Democracy’

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Local Council Unanimously Rejects Strong Mayor Powers as ‘an Affront to Democracy’

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All of Fort Frances’ municipal council voted for a motion opposing the province’s unilateral granting of expanded mayoral authority.See the Story

Airport priority for Fort Frances mayor at AMO conference

Fort Frances · Fort Frances

Airport priority for Fort Frances mayor at AMO conference

Ontario needs to help municipalities with the cost of keeping airports open, Mayor Andrew Hallikas says.Read Article

Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River hosts 23rd annual Ride for Memories event

Fort Frances · Fort Frances

Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River hosts 23rd annual Ride for Memories event

Rossana Tomashowski, Executive Director for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, shared some details with the Fort Frances Times about the society’s 23rd annual Ride for Memories event, where motorcyclists and classic car drivers convoy to raise funds in support of people with dementia and Alzheimer’s, their families and […]Read Article

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Public Input Needed to Help Shape New 5-Year Children’s Services Plan

Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/08/11 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is beginning the consultation process for the development of a new 5-Year Children’s Services Plan and is inviting community members to take part. DRRSB has engaged the Beam Group to support the planning process, which will […]Fort Frances · Fort Frances Read Article

Small towns face big budget hit from Donald Trump trade war: Area mayor

A London-area municipality is feeling the toll of tariffs after the cost of a snowplow ordered before the trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump jumped almost $75,000. Central Elgin, a rural municipality bordering St. Thomas, had allocated $370,000 in its 2025 budget to replace an aging plow truck […]Trade War · Fort Frances Read Article

Community Living Fort Frances and District appoints new CEO

The Board of Directors for Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn Melville as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 14, 2025. Robyn brings over 13 years of experience in the developmental services sector and has been a valued member of the CLFFD […]Fort Frances · Fort Frances Read Article

Heritage Fund boosts manufacturing at Supercom

Supercom Industries, a manufacturing company headquartered at Fort William First Nation, has received $195,946 from the Ontario government to build and market an innovation that improves railway foundations. Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland made the announcement at the facility on Thursday and said the funding, which comes through the Northern […]Innovation · Fort Frances Read Article

New reports refute Métis claims, NAN and COO say

THUNDER BAY — Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), which represents 49 First Nations across northern Ontario, added to debate on Métis claims in the province with a statement on recent historical research. A report published last month by Wabun Tribal Council, an organization for six First Nations in northeastern Ontario, says […]Fort Frances · Fort Frances Read Article

Sports Hall of Fame inducts newest class

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 TimesFort Frances · Fort Frances Read Article

Rainy River services board seeks input on children’s services plan

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FORT FRANCES — The social services board in the Rainy River area is drafting a new guiding document for child care and early years services and wants to know what people expect.Fort Frances · Fort Frances See the Story

Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest LTC Declared Over

Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared that the Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home’s East Wing has ended, with all units resuming normal operations. Restrictions are no longer in effect for visitors and residents. Our detailed safety procedures and infection prevention control […]Fort Frances · Fort Frances See the Story