Hello, my name is Steven Maki and I am running for a seat on Town Council. I moved here in 1981 to become a police officer for the Town of Fort Frances. For over 22 years, I served the people of Fort Frances until I changed careers to work at […]

Hello! My name is Mandi Olson, and I am currently running for a council position within our community. I have lived and resided in Fort Frances my whole life and if chosen for council, will work diligently to make our community a home for generations to come. I am a […]

Candidates Forum–sponsored by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce TONIGHT 7-8:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Doors open at 6:30. All Fort Frances candidates will have an opportunity to express their platforms. Meet and greet to follow until 9:30 p.m. The event will also be live streamed on the Fort […]

The Fort Frances spray park project is a finalist in the Tbaytel For Good grant program. If it wins, the Make a Big Splash Fort Frances Committee will be awarded $10,000 towards the cost of the project, which has Town approval to be constructed in Legion Park. However, it requires […]

This weather sure should be making us all very thankful! If only there was a way to keep it especially since by the end of the week, I will have a corral full of calves to be weaned. The forecast doesn’t look so promising, but I am holding out with […]

The Canadian Mental Health Association has brought a beloved event back to life on October 6, with the first Glow Walk since before Covid. Participants got decked out in glow sticks and luminescent clothing and accessories to feel the glow of good mental health. The Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk […]

Last Sunday, the annual Life Chain event took place in along Scott Street. The silent vigil is held to support pro-life beliefs, and to honour lives lost to abortion. – Submitted photo

It was an evening of glowing faces and wide smiles, at the 7th annual CMHA Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk. Dozens of walkers took part, with decorations, and even costumes. Ken Kellar photos

Allan Bradbury photo

The Muskie Girls Hockey team held a fundraising barbecue on Saturday, to raise funds for the team. Food and supplies were generously donated by Safeway and A Buck or two. The girls have been busy training, and the season is about to begin.