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Come out to the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fair this weekend – Come out and see the animals, ride the rides and enjoy some great fair food! Midway rides run from 12 noon. August is Amnesty Month At the FFPLTC – Return any outstanding library items and have any late […]
Keep your bathing suits ready kids – the splash pad is almost ready! Crews were on site at Legion Park this morning to begin pouring concrete for the new feature. All of the elements of the splash pad have arrived, and work will continue quickly until opening day, which has […]
A newly-designed Bailey Bridge on Highway 602 is expected to go under construction later this summer, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation. The ministry has awarded a contract to PNI Construction to replace the Highway 602 Rainy River Tributary Bridge (Bailey Bridge) with a new culvert and […]
As construction season continues, so do many capital projects underway across Fort Frances. Transportation Superintendent Cody Vangel was on hand during Monday’s council meeting, to deliver a Capital Report to the Mayor and Council. Here are the highlights of the report: Recycling facilities Curbside recycling has been suspended across Fort […]
The Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) has received notice that Hydro One will be taking a power outage to perform planned transmission system maintenance resulting in all electrical users in the Town of Fort Frances to be without power on Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
In April of this year, Simeon Firth began reinvigorating the basement of 353 Scott Street Unit 1. With 5,000 square feet at his disposal, Firth saw the potential for a brand new gym. “It’s been quite a journey,” said Firth. “But perfection takes time.” He said he wanted a nice […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Clareen Cooke, 83 of Fort Frances, Ontario on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at the La Verendrye Hospital. A complete funeral announcement to follow.
Police briefs (SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid murder charges and have two people in custody in relation to an ongoing homicide investigation. On August 11, 2023, members of the Sioux Lookout OPP along with Emergency Medical Services responded […]
The Fort Frances Power Corporation has announced a power interruption from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2023, as Hydro One performs transmission maintenance. This will affect several Riverside Health Care facilities, including La Verendrye General Hospital and Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, as well as some aspects […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
A new guide on greening schoolyards calls on kindergarten-to-Grade 12 communities to reimagine lots, which are typically home to black tops and sports fields, so they become climate-resilient sites where students can learn to care for local ecosystems. Ahead of the return to school, Little Bluestem Landscape Architecture has published […]
The Fort Frances Legion Branch #29 is organizing the production of banners, honouring local veterans, which will be hung annually along Front Street in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. If you would like the veterans in your life honoured, contact Veronica at the Legion office, at 807-274-0129. The banners cost […]
