Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary has set an ambitious goal for 2025-26 pledging $100,000 towards the Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS campaign for an MRI and x-ray equipment at LaVerendrye. The Auxiliary has a proud tradition of raising funds to purchase medical equipment for LaVerendrye Hospital. Since forming in 1952, LVGHA has donated […]
EFT licensee Highbury Energy Inc. and WBCEC are advancing a CAD$210M Indigenous-led biomass-to-fuels project in Fort Frances, Ontario, after successfully completing a FEED study. The facility will use woody biomass to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, creating jobs and positioning Northern Ontario as a leader in renewable fuels. In January, Emerging Fuel […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 13 C (55 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud in the daytime and cloudy skies with a chance of showers overnight with a high of 24 […]
After months of preparation, the Burger Wars Street Festival will finally take place in downtown Fort Frances tomorrow afternoon and evening. The 200 block of Scott St. will be closed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. to create a safe and inviting atmosphere for people to enjoy the festivities. Five […]
OPP officers have arrested and charged a Fort Frances man with sexual assault following a victim reporting the incident to the local detachment. According to a release from the Fort Frances Detachment of the OPP, on Friday, August 29, 2025, a victim attended the detachment building on Sunset Drive to […]
Organizers of the Fort Frances Terry Fox Run are calling on the community to help boost participation in this year’s charity run and walk after a disappointingly small turnout last year. The annual fundraiser for the 45th annual Terry Fox Foundation in support of cancer research was kicked off Sept. […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three individuals with offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). On Saturday, August 23, 2025, just before 4:00 a.m., Fort Frances OPP conducted a traffic stop on Second St. East in Fort […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 4 C (39 F). Tomorrow will see cloudy skies with a chance of showers during the day and cloudy periods with a chance of showers overnight with a high of 12 (54) and a low of 5 […]
From advocating for a HART hub for Fort Frances to the high costs and risks associated with the number of rail cars passing through Fort Frances, and more, Mayor Andrew Hallikas shared details about the AMO conference in Ottawa with the Fort Frances Times. Overall, Hallikas said he is satisfied […]
Mayor Andrew Hallikas was busy from dawn till dusk at the AMO conference. Below, Hallikas described to the Fort Frances Times how two allegations went over with the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Gaming, as well as the Solicitor General. From library funding, to policing, fire departments and monitoring of […]
‘We try to do a little better each year’ Lampi Happy to do her part in helping kids and young families in need, Kathy Lampi and her team try to offset the high costs associated with the back-to-school season through Backpacks for Kids. Now headquartered in the Fort Frances Family […]
Tonight will see partly cloudy skies with a low of 13 C (55 F). Tomorrow will bring mainly sunny skies and a clear overnight with a high of 25 (77) and a low of 13 (55). Saturday will be sunny and clear with a high of 27 (81) and a […]
