I often search in my reading for those who focus on solutions to poverty and homelessness. I quietly hope for ideas to find their way into reality, which brought me to the brainstorm of Marcel LeBrun in Fredericton, New Brunswick. LeBrun made his fortune in the tech industry with partners […]

Born to Chelsea Brown and Indiana Dawson-Paypomee, of Rainy River First Nations, Ontario, a boy, Hades Ullr Bow, weighing 5 lbs 15 oz, on December 28, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Jei Xu and Lei Wu, of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Luna, weighing 6 lbs 11 oz, on November 28, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Suzanne and Edwin, of Stratton, Ontario, a girl, Cheryl Suzette, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz, on November 28, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club is celebrating 100 years this year with 100 monthly missions– One mission for January is a food drive. Food can be dropped off at Knox United Church’s west entrance Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. You can contact the Kiwanis Club via facebook to arrange pick up […]

The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club is celebrating 100 years this year with 100 monthly missions – One mission for January is a food drive. Food can be dropped off at Knox United Church’s west entrance Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. You can contact the Kiwanis Club via Facebook to arrange pick […]

Since we are in the middle of winter, this is the ideal moment to infuse some bold flavors into your home menu. The joy of indulging in a bowl of comfort food is unparalleled during the chilly weather, and adding a touch of spice can elevate the experience even further. […]

The first time a hockey game reached into my chest and captured my heart was Canada versus Russia. No, not that one, although there are also many people who can share my emotions from one powerful night in Winnipeg. It was 1967, the finale of a six-day tournament that launched […]

Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

As we steered past Highway 11’s winding road, Rainy Lake peaceful and melted along certain parts, I had the strangest feeling of déjà vu. I certainly never visited Fort Frances before. Yet in each pocket of town, I was flooded by memories that I couldn’t fully claim as my own. […]

Mayminobeek – Adik Clan It is with great sadness that the family of Lorraine “Mayminobeek” Big George (Adik Elk Clan) announce the beginning of her journey into the spirt world on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1958, in Rainy River, Ont. She is a member […]