The Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) has received notice that Hydro One will be taking a power outage to perform planned transmission system maintenance resulting in all electrical users in the Town of Fort Frances to be without power on Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Local News
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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In April of this year, Simeon Firth began reinvigorating the basement of 353 Scott Street Unit 1. With 5,000 square feet at his disposal, Firth saw the potential for a brand new gym. “It’s been quite a journey,” said Firth. “But perfection takes time.” He said he wanted a nice […]
From Riverside
The Fort Frances Power Corporation has announced a power interruption from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2023, as Hydro One performs transmission maintenance. This will affect several Riverside Health Care facilities, including La Verendrye General Hospital and Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, as well as some aspects […]
Tonight will see clearing skies and a low of 8 C (46 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 25 (77) and a low of 18 (64). Saturday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers during the day before becoming […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) is enjoying record high customer satisfaction, and is poised to bring its customer base into the future they need. Following a semi-regular customer engagement survey the FFPC released last year, CEO Joerg Ruppenstein said the corporation has learned quite a bit from its customers, including […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Salvation Army has been working hard this summer, as usual, to provide needs for the community through a number of different programs. Ryan Daw is a services co-ordinator with the Salvation Army in Fort Frances and has been working with different community groups this year. “We had […]
Staff
Fort Frances town council is moving ahead with plans to rehabilitate Sunny Cove Camp, by approving an unbudgeted capital expenditure of $215,000, to put towards the repair of Russell Hall. The Town has applied for a Northern Ontario Heritage Fund grant, which could award the project up to $500,000 to […]
Press Release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a respiratory outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. This outbreak is facility wide, including the East and West wings and the Special Care Unit (SCU). Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that permit two (2) visitors or […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Last week, Richard Bee began his new position as the chief executive officer (CEO) at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC). He officially began his permanent contract on August 2, 2023, and says things have been going well so far. “Everyone’s been very nice to talk to. [They] […]
Press release
Confederation College is thrilled to announce the success of its Career Sampler summer camps that took place throughout the month of July. The four, week-long camps were designed to inspire and educate young minds about a multitude of career prospects. The Career Sampler themed weeks full-day, interactive and exploratory sessions […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Every day, air sirens sounded to warn the citizens of Ukraine of potential threats, says Yana Chupylka, who recently moved to Fort Frances to start a new life for her family. The Russo-Ukrainian War began in 2014, not too long before Chupylka’s son Sasha was born. Chupylka says that on […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Michaela Hellinga always knew she wanted to work with eyes. Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Hellinga said that science and the particularities of the human eye have always fascinated her. “I have always wanted to be an optometrist,” she said. “I did my Grade 7 science fair project on […]
