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Press release
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2024/10/21 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is continuing to respond to the ongoing paramedic shortage that impacts emergency services across the district. We are advancing our plan to realign paramedics to prioritize balanced coverage across the district by adjusting our service model to […]
He scored two touchdowns in an unspectacular seven-year Canadian football career. He threw one pass, caught 12 and ran the ball for 457 yards in those seven years, or less than one-third of what Winnipeg’s Brady Oliveira will finish with when his season ends on Saturday. Yet Karl Hilzinger remains […]
Dear editor, I was saddened to learn of Mandi Olson’s resignation from council of the Town of Fort Frances and have struggled with whether to provide some supportive comments in response to her heartbreaking message to the community. Here’s what I can offer: Mandi brought a unique, valuable, long overdue, […]
Muskie Blake Kreger charges towards the end zone, as the defensive line holds back an onslaught of Dryden Eagles. The Muskies defeated the Eagles on Friday, October 18, with a score of 32-6, in the final game of the regular season. The win put the Muskies in third place heading […]
Press release
To address homelessness in our community, the Fort Frances Homelessness Committee, made up of local community partners, is launching an awareness campaign. Homelessness is a systemic issue affecting everyone, and we need your support to find lasting solutions. Our campaign, entitled “There’s No Place Like a Home,” aims to unite […]
Life Coach's Corner
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” Amy Collette With Thanksgiving behind us we may have turned our attention away from being grateful for the people, places and things in our lives. It’s easy to take our daily […]
The nice days are starting to get fewer and far between but there is still some time for anglers to get out on the water before the 2024 open water season comes to an end. Most of the fish species that we have in our lakes are catchable and bite […]
I am pretty sure we all agree that this weather has been incredible, and no one is rushing it away. (Well maybe the snowmobilers.) Even if it gets cooler my hope is we can stay dry. We can put more clothes on but once it is too wet there is […]
Friday in Dryden, the FFHS Muskies closed out their regular season with a dominating 32 – 6 victory over the Eagles. Dryden jumped out to a 6 nothing lead but were shut out the rest of the way by a stingy Muskie defense. In the first quarter, Senior running back […]
We are saddened today to announce the passing of our brother Gregory Justin Daw, who lost his battle with cancer on October 8, 2024, died in hospital in Kenora, Ontario, with dear friends by his side. Greg was born July 5, 1958, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Ted and Pearl […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Mona Geraldine Hartnell of Fort Frances, Ontario, announce her passing at the age of 97. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
