By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

A special Seniors Craft Sale is coming to the Fort Frances Senior Centre in December, and everyone is welcome to check it out. The craft sale itself is set to run on Sunday, December 5 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and all of the participating vendors will be those […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

It’s that time of year again, when members of the Ontario Provincial Police and other law enforcement agencies in the region take to the roads to help drivers enjoy the holidays responsibly. The Festive R.I.D.E. campaign, an annual initiative that sees police forces set up traffic stops to monitor for […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

It had been a long while since students at Fort Frances High School were able to assemble to show off their musical abilities, but if there’s anything that Fort Frances High School Idol has shown, it’s that the student body is as talented as it has ever been. Held in […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

It’s that time of year again, to open your hearts and wallets to help those in need across the District. The Fort Frances Salvation Army has kicked off its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, which sees funds collected throughout November and December go towards helping people in need within the Rainy […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Riverside Foundation for Health Care is readying another fundraising initiative to help push their current capital campaign to new heights. As part of their “Picture This” campaign, the Foundation is organizing a virtual silent auction to help raise funds for upgrades and improvements to Riverside Health Care’s diagnostic imaging department. […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Naicatchewenin First Nation has recognized the efforts of individuals and organizations who helped the community face the threat of a wildfire this summer. During a ceremony which also included the official opening and name reveal of the First Nation’s new health centre, Naicatchewenin chief Wayne Smith took a few moments […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

A special theatre event is heading to the Townshend theatre this weekend, aimed at supporting and raising money for musical theatre at Fort Frances High School. The concert, titled “All Together Now!” is set to run from Friday, November 12 to Sunday, November 14, is part of a special program […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

As travellers and those in Fort Frances weigh their options around returning to the United States for the first time in nearly two years, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford celebrated the work done by those in Ontario to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic while also criticizing the federal government for […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Following a successful first outing, the team at Lake of the Woods Brewery are at it again, sinking thousands of bottles of beer beneath Lake of the Woods to provide beer drinkers with another one-of-a-kind experience. In 2020 the Kenora-based brewery came up with their Deep 6 line of beer, […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

While the Canada-United States border is set to open up even further early next month, the mayors of Fort Frances and International Falls are expressing some concerns even as they celebrate the communities being able to connect once more. Following the move by the Canadian government to reopen the land […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Following some uncertainty, the Christmas Parade in Fort Frances will ride again. With longtime organizer Scott making the decision to bow out from organizing the traditional event this year, there was some concern that no volunteers would be found to help keep the parade alive. Organizers have usually already started […]