Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of -11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness and a chance of flurries during the day, remaining cloudy overnight with a high of minus-four (25) and a low of -10 (14). Thursday will bring a mix of sun and […]
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The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for assistance from the public. On Saturday November 28, 2020 officers of the Rainy River District OPP responded to a Break and Enter at McTaggarts Store on Scott Street in Fort Frances. The incident occurred between 5:00 […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for assistance from the public. On Saturday November 28, 2020 officers of the Rainy River District OPP responded to a Break and Enter at McTaggarts Store on Scott Street in Fort Frances. The […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of -16 C (3 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of minus-two (28) and a low of -14 (seven). Wednesday will be sunny during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high of minus-three (27) and a low […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -7 C (19 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of minus-two (28) and a low of minus-four (25). Saturday will be sunny during […]
Staff Writer
Natali Trivuncic
Natali Trivuncic
The Bargain Shop is halfway through its annual toy drive to support charities in the community, and is excited by the community’s show of support so far. The toy drive began on Nov. 14. The shop will be collecting monetary donations, as well as toy donations until Dec. 5. So […]
Staff Writer
Natali Trivuncic
Natali Trivuncic
According to an article released by the CBC, a former Fort Frances lawyer has agreed to have his license revoked, due to the misappropriation of client funds. Wallace Robert Crowe will have to pay more than $26,000 to the Law Society of Ontario. Crowe has been ordered to pay the […]
Staff
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is looking to tag local businesses into a fun and festive way to help the public shop local during this holiday season. According to the Chamber, they are organizing a Holiday Shopping Poker Derby with participating member businesses that will give shoppers in Fort […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with flurries during the day and a chance of flurries lasting overnight with a high of one (34) and a low of minus-five (23). Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud […]
Passenger rail has been the subject of debate in Ontario’s northern regions for as long as anyone can remember. Most recently arguments have been put forward in support of passenger rail on the basis of; tourism, connectivity, equity, and economic spin off. Given this renewed enthusiasm, Northern Policy Institute posed […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
It’s not every day you can drink a beer that’s spent the better part of six months at the bottom of a lake, but if all goes according to plan, Lake of the Woods Brewing Company will be giving beer lovers the chance to do exactly that in 2021. It’s […]
Staff
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) reminds the public to self-isolate after being tested for COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the virus. Anyone with symptoms is encouraged to get tested, but it is vital that they self-isolate by staying at home and away from others until they receive their results, even […]
