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On Sunday, September 18, the Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #29 held their Honours and Awards Ceremony to present members with pins for years of service and past Officer’s medals and to recognize members with Certificates of Merit. A total of 68 members were acknowledged with Years of […]

Rejoice, children and Halloween aficionados alike, the spookiest day of the year is fast approaching, and the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is in full-on planning mode for another fun-filled and safe Trunk or Treat night. FFPLTC CEO Joan MacLean shared that planning is indeed well underway for […]

The Bargain Shop and Fort Frances Salvation Army have joined forces to collect donations of non-perishable foods to ensure everyone can have a wonderful Thanksgiving. This week marked the beginning of The Bargain Shop’s annual food drive “Together We Care,” with all proceeds and food donations going towards helping the […]

The Northwest Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (NW-OECTA) Executive Committee unanimously passed a motion to donate $1000 to The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund. The Unit has also pledged to continue following the path of Reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. “We acknowledge that no amount of […]

A group of people will gather to line Scott St. this weekend against abortion and euthanasia. Carole Mackintosh is one of the organizers for the Life Chain event taking place from 2:30-3:30 on Sunday. She says the event is an hour of peaceful protest, prayer and discussion against abortion. Mackintosh […]

After a year of collaboration between numerous committees, the Fort Frances region is set to experience its largest full-day event commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A Powwow, walk and other events will take place September 30, to honour the survivors of residential schools and recognize the ongoing impacts […]

Fort Frances town Councilor Rick Wiedenhoeft concludes his career as a town councilor this year after 15 years of service to the town. He is also stepping back from his position as head football referee for the Fort Frances High School Muskies. Wiedenhoeft has seen a variety of changes in […]

In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week from October 3 – 9, 2022, the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be bringing back two beloved public events to help erase the stigma of mental illness. CMHA Fort Frances will kick off their pair of activities […]

Say it ain’t so; John Pierce is retiring. The first interaction I can reliably remember with John came as I tried to sort out a thank you ad following the death of my grandpa. It was about a month following his death, once we were finally able to place him […]

On September 17, 2022, at approximately 9 p.m. the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of Sixth Street West. Five full-time firefighters, eight part-time firefighters, and the fire chief responded with one pumper truck, and a rescue pickup truck to the scene […]

The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is offering you the chance to win great prizes, and all it will take it expanding your literary horizons. A new program, the Adult Reading Challenge, was launched at the library at the beginning of September and will run through to the […]

The nominees are in for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Tickets are currently on sale for the awards night, which will be Thursday, September 29 at La Place Rendezvous. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Non-Member Tickets are $65 or a table of […]