Riverside Health Care has drawn another winner for their ongoing fundraiser 50/50 draw, bringing in another sizeable chunk of support as they continue in their efforts to bring enhanced diagnostic imaging services to the region. Riverside Health Care announced yesterday, November 5, 2025, that the October 50/50 prize went to […]
Local News
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Swiftly shortening days and early morning frost got you down? Winter may be coming, but so is the holiday cheer. The Downtown Business Improvement Association (BIA) and Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce are kicking off a series of holiday events leading up to the Christmas season that are available to […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Conventional communication may not spread the word well enough about new policies and bylaws, and that needs to change, says Fort Frances Town Council. As provincial and federal legislation changes, municipalities are obligated to review their own policies and bylaws to meet legislative requirements. Through these changes, Fort Frances will […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After working hard throughout the fall, the kids of Row i Theatre’s production of 101 Dalmatians are almost ready to go. The show is being directed by Joanna Empey who recently returned to Fort Frances after studying music theatre at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario. “Trevor reached out to […]
By Robin McCormick
Emo/Devlin Correspondent
Emo/Devlin Correspondent
The Fine Line Art Gallery is thrilled to be celebrating 30 years of success. Along with the many successes comes endless milestones, memories, the family that has formed, and perhaps most importantly, the growth many local, talented artists have achieved because of the gallery. In anticipation of celebrating the gallery’s […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
For many, Remembrance Day serves as a solemn, or sombre, reminder of lives lost while on duty. This annual reminder of remembrance extends beyond the sacred two minutes of silence observed on Remembrance Day. At least it should, lest we forget. While the local Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 is […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
The names of military veterans will move in the air over Fort Frances throughout November. That is, the names and photos of soldiers alive and dead who served in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and peacekeeping missions and emblazoned on remembrance banners are again displayed on […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
The availability of housing is one of the greatest challenges for many rural communities to attract workers, and so the Town of Fort Frances will take steps to support potential new out of town hires in the future. Fort Frances council tasked municipal staff in September to dig into staff […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances will dip into a reserve purse to cover extra funds needed to finish work on the fire hall. Municipal staff designed and tendered for the renovation of the Fort France Fire Hall through 2024 with initial tenders coming in well over the project’s budget. As a result, the […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances is weighing whether or not to increase insurance deductibles, but at least one councillor believes a possible increase should be held off a little longer. During Monday night’s meeting of Fort Frances Town Council, Councillor Wendy Brunetta said council should reconsider the idea of increasing insurance deductibles. A […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
If you didn’t get a Tour De Fort Passport and are hoping to hear some live music right here at home, you have a chance coming soon. Canadian blues musician Jesse Roper is making a special appearance on the Townshend Theatre stage next Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as an extra […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff go above and beyond expectations in the service they provide to Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) students, and the board makes sure to recognize it. One of the most recent staff members to be recognized is Robert Murphy, received a recognition of excellence for 25 years of service […]
