Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As warmer weather envelops the region, forest fires become more and more likely, and the season is already underway. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced there have been two new forest fires reported in the northwest fire region as of 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The […]
In and amongst a busy few weeks, the mayor of Fort Frances found time to help cook a feast of fish for community friends. During his regular address to council and the public during last night’s meeting of town council, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas shared that he and deputy […]
The town of Fort Frances will be looking for government funding to help keep Sunny Cove Camp viable for town use and beyond in the future. At last night’s meeting of town council, it was decided that the town would make an application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation […]
Those who used to work at the Fort Frances Mill, surrounding forests and wetlands, and now their caregivers are invited to the Fort Frances Legion on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, for the 11th annual Mill Alumni Banquet and Reception. Committee members and banquet organizers Bill Morrison, Herman Pruys and John […]
Registration for this year’s royalty opens Monday, May 22, 2023, for June 17 event It’s that time of year again when the powers that be search out the Mini King and Mini Queen of Fort Frances. Things are a little bit different this year timing-wise, says event organizer Melissa Gushulak. […]
Winter gets all the attention. We complain about the cold months and do everything we can to prepare for them, sharing tips and tricks and DIY tales of how best to keep the cold air out and the warm, cozy air in. But just as you can prepare your home […]
Time marches on, and so too does technology, but new tech means new and more efficient ways of keeping your home the perfect temperature. Not future tech, but still new and gaining prominence in the province, are heat pumps. A heat pump is an almost all-weather temperature solution designed to […]
Pizza Pizza is the newest restaurant in Fort Frances, located in the heart of the downtown core, and the staff at the restaurant were all smiles during their opening day on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Pizza Pizza also sells by the slice in order to accommodate those downtown workers who […]
The time is now to nominate those individuals in town who help to make it a better place for everyone. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, councillor Steven Maki urged the people of Fort Frances to bring forward names and nominations for the town’s annual Citizen of the Year […]
Fort Frances is sending out a call across the province for help in dealing with the opioid crisis in the region. Follwoing a deputation to council by the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) in late April, councillor Mandi Olson tabled a motion to direct town staff to send a letter requesting […]
Local delegates were on hand to take part in the 2023 Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) annual conference and AGM in Thunder Bay at the end of April, with a handful of presentations resonating with Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas. As part of the mayor’s regular updates during Monday night’s […]
Barbecuers Mike Webb and Kyleigh Ossachuck happily preparing burgers for the “Barbecue To Go.” This free lunch was one of the many activities CMHAFF offered the week of May 1-7 to honour Mental Health Week. Over 400 lunches in a bag were distributed. The event was extremely well attended and […]
