On Friday, March 3, 2023, the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre opened the solo exhibit Passionate For Hyperrealism by internationally acclaimed artist Cher Pruys. Located on the main floor of the Museum, the exhibit runs until May 31, 2023. Passionate For Hyperrealism is an impressive and rich offering showcasing […]
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By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A first-hand account of what that means to someone in need It’s not always easy to chart the impact of a local charitable organization, but one surefire way to assess how it has served the community is to hear from one of the community members themselves. The Fort Frances Family […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The Mental Health Remote Care Monitoring Program may be a new frontier in mental health support for the residents of Fort Frances. The program recently launched in February. Clients experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression can learn new wellness strategies through SeamlessMD, a patient engagement application designed for healthcare […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
As an organization grows, it’s only natural for it to begin to offer more services, and a local resident has taken on a charitable effort thats slots in perfectly with such an organization in town. Earlier this month, the Fort Frances Family Centre celebrated five years in service to those […]
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind members of the public to follow the rules set out by the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, horse racing, and cannabis retail sector as well as administering charity lottery […]
By Eric Shih
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
The Northwest had less snowfall in February than normal, according to Environment Canada. Warning preparedness meteorologist Geoff Coulson said Kenora had 11.2 centimetres reported for the month, with the long-term average being 18.6 centimetres. “[There was] even less snow up in Sioux Lookout and the Dryden area, it came in […]
–Ken Kellar photo
All the favourite events of SnOasis past were in fine form this past Saturday, March 4, 2023, for the celebrated event’s tenth anniversary, including the ever-popular (and delicious) bannock on a stick. While there was plenty to see and do at the Rainy Lake Square, this year’s SnOasis event also […]
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a dumpster fire and request public assistance in identifying potential suspects. On February 27, 2023 at 2:12 p.m. Fort Frances OPP received a report of a fire that occurred overnight in a dumpster behind […]
(OTTAWA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Competition Bureau of Canada are launching the 19th edition of the Fraud Prevention Month (FPM). This years’ FPM will focus on “Tricks of the trade: What’s in a fraudster’s toolbox?”. The campaign reflects […]
SnOasis is back this Saturday! Grab your friends and family and head out for some winter fun. This year, lots of organizations have joined up to make it the biggest SnOasis ever, with events at several locations throughout town. below is the full schedule of events. To see it online, […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
At its February meeting the Board of Trustees of the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) approved the creation of an ad hoc committee to investigate the creation of a Student Support Foundation. This week, the Director of Education Heather Campbell and Superintendent of Business Meghan Cox have provided some […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Businesses and organizations across the Rainy River District have raised over $30,000 for Aiyana Cochrane in support of her fight against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a diagnosis that came just days after Christmas, and the fundraising is still going. Proceeds earned at the spa run by Esthetician students at Second Generation […]
