As the Easter weekend approaches, local businesses and organizations are joining forces to once more provide local families a fun holiday scavenger hunt. The Easter Egg-Stravaganza, organized by the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club with assistance from numerous area businesses and organizations, is scheduled to run along Scott Street in downtown […]
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From the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre
Press release
Press release
Library of Trees tours taking place at Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is proud to be partnering with Rainy River District Stewardship in order to celebrate Earth Day 2025 with our community. The RRDS will be offering tours of the Library of […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the respiratory outbreak in the West Wing only at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. The East Wing outbreak status remains in place. East Wing: Enhanced visitor restrictions and masking protocols remain in place. Only […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
As the snow melts and grassy areas begin to dry out, Neebing’s fire department is recommending residents prepare early for the potential of spring wildfires. The department posted this week fire-prevention tips to the municipality’s website “to get this important information out to the community . . . to raise […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Grassy Narrows community members hosted a rally Tuesday afternoon in downtown Kenora to send a message to federal politicians: Respect First Nations’ right to say no to nuclear waste disposal. The rally followed an email sent “on behalf of families from Grassy Narrows First Nation” to the members […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — Coun. Mark Bentz put forth for the second time a motion to implement for a four-ward system with one councillor in each ward, six councillors at-large and the mayor. Once again, the motion Bentz failed to convince his colleagues around the council chambers. “Last week at committee, […]
By Abdul Matin Sarfraz
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Despite years of public outcry and widespread criticism from experts and advocates over weakened conservation laws, the Ford government doubled down on its first day back in power — vowing to slash environmental oversight to fast-track mineral and infrastructure projects. Critics warn the plan will gut crucial environmental reviews, provoke legal battles, spark […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Following an announcement from the Government of Ontario, giving 169 mayors “strong mayor powers,” two mayors in the district share their thoughts on the new legislation. Mayor Andrew Hallikas of Fort Frances shared some of his concerns with the broadening of strong mayor powers by the province with the Fort […]
From the Rainy River Future Development Corporation
Press release
Press release
Fort Frances, ON – The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) is excited to announce that the GoLocal Fort Frances program will transition to Celebrate Canada on May 1, 2025. This new program will bring fresh branding, an engaging marketing campaign, prize giveaways, and special events to support local businesses […]
From the Northwest Community Legal Clinic
Press release
Press release
Rental scams are on the rise across the province and Northwestern Ontario is no exception. The Northwest Community Legal Clinic has just launched their “Rental Scam Awareness” campaign with a series of posters on their windows at 206 Scott Street in Fort Frances and on their Facebook page. A common […]
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From the Fort Frances Lakers
From the Fort Frances Lakers
Tyler Miller announced his resignation from his position as head coach, effective April 7, 2025. Miller had been with the Lakers program for four years, beginning as an assistant coach in 2021 before stepping into the role of head coach at the start of the 2023-24 season. During his time […]
By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Tucked away in the town’s north end, one local initiative has been helping dozens of families in town learn more about the food they eat, appreciate the hard work and skill that goes into gardening, and become more connected to the planet we call home. The Fort Frances Community Garden, […]
