From the CBSA

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border for the August long weekend. Across the country, CBSA front line employees are keeping harmful goods out of Canada, while ensuring travel and trade can continue efficiently and safely. In 2022, we facilitated the […]

By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com

The Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 is set to hang banners of veterans along Front Street this fall. Office manager Veronica Davis, who is heading up the project, says she’s hoping to have about a dozen banners put up. “I think they need to be honoured and people […]

Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. Currently, this outbreak is isolated to only the East wing of the Home. Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that permit two (2) visitors or caregivers at a time […]

By Serena Austin
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media

It has been celebrated since 1834, but Canada has only recently officially recognized Emancipation Day. On Aug. 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect, freeing over 800,000 enslaved Africans across the British colonies. In 2021 the Canadian House of Commons officially designated Aug.1 Emancipation Day. In Cambridge, Ont. […]

– Ken Kellar photo

Andrew and Tanya Mueller, centre, celebrated the grand opening of Fort Frances’ first microbrewery, Hallett Brewing, on Friday, July 28, 2023, with a helping hand from their staff members, mayor Andrew Hallikas and the staff at Rainy River Future Development Corporation. Hallett Brewing will be open for beer on tap, […]

POLICE BRIEFS (FORT FRANCES, ON) – An individual is facing multiple criminal charges after Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an incident at local residence. On July 28, 2023, shortly before 10:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP Detachment responded to a report of […]

The District Fall Fair is hoping to add a Rib Cook-Off to this year’s lineup. Joe Bodnar has been thinking about this event for the last few years. This year, Joe is hoping to “make it happen”. Those wishing to compete can do so in pairs or individually. Bodnar would […]