Members of the Border Figure Skating Club and Northern Lights School of skating took to the ice at ‘52 Canadians Arena on Saturday to show of their skills in the Fort Frances Freeze Star 1-4 Competition. Skaters were also in town from Kenora, Kewatin, and Balmertown skating clubs. Congrats to […]
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–Allan Bradbury photos
Shred Kelly put on a terrific show last Friday night at the Townshend Theatre. The band has ties to northwestern Ontario through singer and keys player Sage McBride who hails from Kenora. The band’s cover of Dreams by Fleetwood Mac and wrapped up the night with a rousing rendition of […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A mental health practice based in Fort Frances is opening the door to helping even more people by offering virtual therapy services in order to eliminate some of the associated struggles and stigmas. NorthWest Ontario Counselling and Consulting (NWOCC) is a local mental health and therapy practice that aims to […]
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Let’s be real: sticking to your fitness routine can be really tough, especially when the cold weather rolls in and those New Year’s resolutions become distant memories. The excitement and energy that fuelled your goals a few weeks ago have taken a back seat to the bustle of everyday life, […]
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Ontario voters are heading to the polls. Ontario PC leader Doug Ford has dissolved the Legislature, and triggered a provincial election for Thursday, February 27. Our region is within the Kenora-Rainy River riding. As of press time, two candidates have been selected to run for the seat. ONTARIO NDP PARTY […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Juno Award winning singer-songwriter Aysanabee (pronounced Ace-in-abbey) will take to the stage at the Townshend Theatre on Saturday Feb. 8 on his cross-Canada Now and Then Tour. The artist who has close ties to northwestern Ontario will be the fourth artist in the Tour de Fort Series this year. Born […]
From the District of Rainy River Services Board
Press release
Press release
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/01/28 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) extends its congratulations to the successful recipients of the recently announced HART (Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment) Hub funding in the north, Greater Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, and Kenora, and applauds their work to create positive […]
I once met Captain Video and, before you ask, he was nothing like Captain America, Batman or even Darth Vader. Beneath Roger Neilson’s nom-de-plume was a real man, in more ways than one, a man who should (and will) never be forgotten. He was a hockey coach. He was called […]
FORT FRANCES, ON – The Fort Frances Lakers are pleased to announce the commitment of Gavin Simon to play NCAA DII hockey for the Southern New Hampshire University Penmen in 2025. The defenseman from Monticello, MN has recorded 4 goals and 17 assists for 21 points in his first SIJHL […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Late in 2023, CBC/ Radio-Canada reported on a “lucrative and growing cross-border human smuggling market,” most of which is through a location called the Swanton sector. Skip ahead to last November and Donald Trump’s so-called “border czar,” Tom Homan, has characterized the Canadian border as an “extreme national security vulnerability.” […]
Across Sunset Country, walleyes are the king. More anglers visit us during the open water season to catch walleyes than any other species and throughout the winter months, while crappies, trout and pike receive some attention, way more effort is put into chasing walleyes. They are plentiful across the region, […]
