Megan Walchuk

Mothers come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes we find them in the most unlikely of places. Staff at the Fort Frances Times were lucky enough to have a mother right in the office every day. Del Cumming was a warm and nurturing mother figure for generations of staff […]

It takes a village to raise a child. But it’s important to remember that new moms need a village, too. Mental health struggles around the birth of a child are more prevalent than we previously thought – and those struggles can lead to devastating consequences. As a perinatal mental health […]

Local News from Across the Rainy River District

Local News from Across the Rainy River District

For many kids in our district, Constable Mike Glueheisen has become a regular part of the school experience. The OPP Community Outreach Liaison Officer has been spotted flipping burgers at school barbecues, running OPP Kids workshops for classrooms, and working one-on-one with kids to build trust between youth and the […]

A number of organizations are coming together to Inspire Inclusion, with the second annual International Women’s Day lunch event. This Friday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is invited to stop by the Fort Frances branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, for learning, listening and a […]

Local News from Across the Rainy River District

Local News from Across the Rainy River District

Making time for everything – Fort Frances Times  Fort Frances Times

Although it hasn’t enjoyed the fanfare and photo-ops of a traditional school year, remote learning has quietly begun at kitchen tables across the region this week. As with all new systems, there will be bumps and growing pains. An entirely new schooling system created in a matter of months is […]