By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com

As a congregation, St. John the Baptist Anglican Church members had been looking at how to grow while reaching out and serving the community. This has led to them hosting an event called Messy Church. And although children are more than welcome, it’s not just for them. “It’s meant to […]

By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com

May is Community Living month. On Tuesday morning, workers, residents, and community members gathered to watch the flag raising at the Civic Centre. For Fort Frances and district CEO Ted Scholten, the flag flying on Portage Ave signifies acceptance. “It’s a month to celebrate their inclusion in the community,” he […]

By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com

Over the past few years, Sunny Cove Camp east of Fort Frances has fallen into a state of disrepair. Fort Frances interim CAO Travis Rob says at this moment in time, the Town is still undecided on if they will sell Sunny Cove, fix it, neither, or both. He admits […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Students from across the Rainy River District took part in a fun competition meant to test their knowledge of Anishinaabemowin and showcase just how far language revitalization efforts have come in the region. Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) played host to the Gagwe-gikendamaawiziwin language competition on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

The Borderland Judo Club is looking to bring women’s self-defence classes to the Fort Frances area. Local Judo Senseis Randy Ball and Gordon Witherspoon have been running the Borderland Judo Club for a while now, and thanks to a new Judo Canada program, they will be adding to their offerings […]

By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

The Harbourage, a family-style restaurant overlooking the Rainy River, has been owned by the Bodnar family since 1999. Almost a quarter century in, current owner Edith Bodnar says she is grateful that the business has kept her busy, but that passing the torch has been in the back of her […]

By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

Former program participants at Board-er Games, a work skills training and development centre for individuals with barriers to employment, are worrying about their future as the centre has closed for an indeterminate period. On May 3, Project Manager Barb Duguay said she heard back from representatives from MPP Greg Rickford […]

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A number of items will be forwarded to council, out of yesterday’s Community Services Executive Committee. New programming Recreation is about to get a boost, according to Recreation and Culture Manager Tyler Young. He was commended by the Community Services Executive Committee for the Spring Recreator, which sees the return […]

Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak for the entire facility Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. Previously, this outbreak had only affected the West and East Wings. Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that permit two (2) visitors or caregivers at […]

It will be a busy week in Fort Frances Town Council, with several committee meetings and a Special Council Meeting on the agenda. This morning, both the Planning and Development Executive Committee and the Community Services Executive Committee met. Coming over the next few days will be an Administration and […]