Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a COVID- 19 Outbreak for the East and West wings of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that permit two (2) visitors or caregivers at a time in the affected unit. In […]
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The Fort Frances Mill Alumni 11th Annual Dinner is scheduled for May 31. Mill Alumni members do not want to lose sight of the role they played in the lives of people throughout the district, even though the mill is out of sight. Our Alumni Annual Banquet attendance has increased […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Put on your brightest pink and get ready to make “fetch” happen because Fort Frances High School’s production of Mean Girls opens tonight at the Townshend Theatre. Cast, crew, staff and volunteers have been hard at work for months getting the musical adaptation of the 2004 comedy cult classic ready […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Mental health can feel like a taboo subject. It’s difficult to talk about, not often prioritized, yet something we all have. Next week, two mental health organizations are partnering for an awareness walk and free community barbeque to help residents get connected with resources and start the conversation surrounding mental […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
This is the twentieth year that a group of women have gathered weekly to make colorful quilts that will be donated to women and children in tough times, bringing solace to both those who receive the quilts and those who make them. The women gather weekly on Tuesday mornings at […]
Press release
The Fort Frances Public Library invites the public to show their support for MMIWG2S by donating red dresses for an outdoor installation. Inspired by The REDress Project created by Métis artist Jamie Black in 2010, donated dresses will be hung on the trees lining Second St, on the north side […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
As its 30th season approaches, Tour De Fort unveiled its lineup set to begin next fall at the second to last concert of the 2022-2023 season. Tour De Fort President Charles Fisher says the fact that the annual concert series has reached 30 years is a testament to the community […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The annual Gun and Hobby show will return to the Fort Frances Curling Club in just two weeks. The May 6 show will feature many products for outdoor enthusiasts as well as other hobbies. Organizer Scott Stafford says there will be something for everyone at the show. “It will be […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) will be hosting its annual charity dinner and auction. The event takes place on Friday May 5 at 5:30 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. 2023 is the 85th anniversary of DUC. The organization works with local communities to preserve natural lands […]
Drama & Speech Arts Division Results – April 17Adjudicator – Deborah Jean French Choral Speaking, Grades Five and Six A French Choral Speaking, Grades Three and Four French Solo Poetry, Grades Three and Four French Choral Speaking, Grades Three and Four French Choral Speaking, Grades One and Two French Solo […]
Press release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. Currently, this outbreak is isolated to only the West unit of the Home. Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that permit two (2) visitors or caregivers at a time […]
Press release
The Fort Frances Public Library invites the public to show their support for MMIWG2S by donating red dresses for an outdoor installation. Inspired by The REDress Project created by Métis artist Jamie Black in 2010, donated dresses will be hung on the trees lining Second St, on the north side […]
