EVENTS CALENDAR
Come on down to Safeway this Saturday and show your support for the Muskie Boys hockey team at their Barbecue. Season passes will be available for purchase, $50 gets you into every regular season home game. Have a sweet tooth? Chocolate covered almonds will be available for purchase. Muskie players will also be helping bag groceries and carry them to your car if needed.
The October 55+ movie matinee at the Fort Frances Public Library will feature I Can Only Imagine 2. “Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe, faces a personal crisis at the peak of his success. As his world unravels, he struggles with his beliefs and inner demons while seeking a path through adversity.” Friday Oct. 16 at 1 p.m.
The Town of Fort Frances is offering a FREE Bronze Medallion Course starting this Sunday, Oct. 18 for four Sundays until Nov. 8. 5-9 p.m. The Bronze Medallion is the first step to becoming a certified life guard. Open to adults and youth. Contact the MSC for more information or to register, spots are limted. Call 807-274-4561
There will be a series of Gospel Meetings held at the Fort Frances Senior Centre 401 Nelson St, Fort Frances. Sunday October 18th & November 15th 3:30pm – 4:30pm All are welcome to hear the teachings of Jesus from the Bible—shared simply and freely. For more information contact Clayton Boyd: 1-306-717-9496 or Ty Sinclair: 1-306-434-9898
There will be a friends of the Abbatoir Fundraiser Dinner on Oct. 24 at the Stratton Millennium Hall and Curling Club cocktails 5 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. Prime Rib & Chicken dinner $100 per ticket. Contact Kelsey 289-439-9933 for tickets.
The Curl Fort Frances Community Centre will be offering a PD Day Camp on Oct. 26 for kids born in 2018 and older. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $75 per child. Contact the CFCC for more information.
The second annual pumpkins and plaid fundraiser for the LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary will take place on Sunday Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch, penny table, and more available. Tickets $30 purchase by Oct. 16. Available at the Hospital Gift Shop, FF Senior Centre, FF Library or by phone: call 807-2713665
Honouring 100 years of the Royal Canadian Legion. Join us at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre for a special exhibit opening honouring a century of service remembrance and community. Thursday, Oct. 22 4-6 p.m. light refreshments to be served.
Weechi’ittewin Family Services will host the annual McTavish Haunted Woods event Oct. 28-29 at 71 McTavish Rd. more details to come, check out the WFS Facebook page.
Legion Ladies Auxiliary Dinner Oct. 30. Roast beef and all the trimmings. Doors at 4:30, dinner at 5:30. $25 per person, $12 under 12. Tickets at the Legion office, Senior Centre or call vicki 807-271-3514.
Trunk or Treat will take place at the Fort Frances Public Library on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Monetary and Candy donations accepted at the library. Register a vehicle ffpltc.ca/trunkortreat.
807 Selects 17U Girls volleyball team is holding a fish fry fundraiser for their trip to Europe. Sunday Nov. 1, 4-7 p.m. at the Devlin Hall, tickets $25. To pre-order email selectsportugal2027@gmail.com
There will be a free 55+ stick curling workshop at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a free soup and sandwich lunch to follow. Each Tuesday in Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24. Register by emailing ffccmanager@gmail.com or calling 807-274-6667. 24 spaces available.
The next show in the Kids & Co. series is An Arabian Adventure’ by Tanglewood Marionettes– taking place on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary School. “A swashbuckling tale set in exotic lands and featuring our signature story book backdrop, An Arabian Adventure tells the tale of a prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must use his wits to escape his prison, defeat the diabolical Vizier, and save the princess from a tragic fate! Replete with clever stage illusions and lighting effects, ‘An Arabian Adventure’ is a fast-paced, action-packed drama!”
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club is holding an 80s Prom Party Gone Wrong murder mystery fundraiser on Nov. 14, 2026. Only 100 tickets available. $100 per seat. For more information see Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances Inc. on Facebook.
The Fort Frances Library is hosting the artist of “A Never-failing Spring” mural, Lindsay Hamilton, who will be leading 3 art based workshops over the next 3 months. These workshops will be inspired by the mural by incorporating themes of recycling, technology, nature, dissemination, grassroots mass production and more! Stop by to learn more about the mural while creating art of your own. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Starting Tuesday Nov. 24 from 6-8 p.m.
ONGOING EVENTS
Fort Frances’ 2027 budget year survey is available online at surveymonkey.com/r/MRTDRNM. Or in person at the Civic Centre, Senior Centre, or the Fort Frances Public Library.
Fort Frances Lions Club Bingo on Thursdays at help put our program on an 6:30 p.m. on Rogers Cable. Game cards are available at the usual vendors
There is recreational badminton at Robert Moore School on various dates and times throughout the year, for more information contact 949-804-4366
Fort Frances Women’s Cancer Support group meets every third Thursday of each month 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Volunteer Bureau. For more information contact Linda at 807-274-8782 or 807-275-9268
The Rainy Lake Readers Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:45 at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Visit the Library and check out the display of this month’s book selections. New members always welcome.
Story Time at the Fort Frances Public Library is held every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre! Story Time features a new theme each week, with carefully selected stories, songs and activities that will captivate and engage your little ones. For ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Baby Time at the Fort Frances Public Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. “Join us for songs, rhymes, lap bounces, stories, free play and more.”
Pokémon Club at the Fort Frances Public Library is held Fridays at 4 p.m. New to Pokémon? Learn how to play and develop your skills! Recommended for ages 8-14+. Please bring your own snacks.
Lego Club at the Fort Frances Public Library, every Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. come build, create and connect. Compete in Lego building challenges, create unique builds and build big!
STEM Saturday at the Fort Frances Public Library, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stop by for STEM-based fun, games and crafts! Anyone under 8 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
Men’s mental health group takes place the last Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at 612 Portage Ave. (CMHA building) use the main entrance. For more information contact Levi Morris 1-877-311-0117 ext. 202.
Stroke Survivors group– meeting the Second Wednesday of every month 10-11 a.m. Let’s have a coffee and talk. A good time to make friends with other people that understand what you’re going through. To register call or text Nathan Galusha 807-271-6262 or Shelly Jones 807-276-1319.
Memory Lane Cafe with the Alzheimer Society Kenora and Rainy River Districts. A space where individuals living with dementia and their care partners can socialize, and enjoy engaging activities. Offers a supportive environment to share experiences, and access community support. Meets at the Fort Frances Senior Centre, 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information call 807-468-1516.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Fort Frances Lakers are in need of Billet families! Billets are families who open their homes to junior hockey players during the season. Our players come from across North America, and need a safe, supportive environment as they chase their hockey goals. For more information contact fflakerspresident@gmail.com
The La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop is looking for volunteers. The hours are Monday-Friday, from noon – 3:30 p.m. OPP criminal record check is required. Help is available with this, as well as gift shop training and support. All funds raised go to the Auxiliary to honour our pledges for capital equipment at La Verendrye General Hospital. If interested, please email Jan Beazley at janbeazley@gmail.com
The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #29 is seeking new members to join their dynamic group of fun, hardworking Ladies. If you would like to know more about this group, please contact Andrea at 275-8912.
The Rainycrest Tuck Shop is accepting donations– Great items for donation are things like large stuffed bears, gift items and items for residents to place on their night stands or wall/door. Proceeds from the Tuck Shop go to the Rainycrest Auxiliary, and benefit residents. Donations can be dropped off inside the main entrance, labelled ATTN: Tuck Shop.
Rainycrest Auxiliary Membership – New members are always welcome and current members are reminded to renew their membership dues are $10 per year starting in 2026 and can be paid at the Tuck Shop or by calling 274-6954 (Judy) or 271-4114 (Donna).
Meals on Wheels– Seeking volunteer drivers. Contact Nicole Piotrowski at 807-274-3266 ext4818 or by email n.piotrowski@rhcf.on.ca.
