They may not have been open to the public for the past few months, but the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has been hard at work behind the scenes. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and related shutdowns, the staff at the Fort Frances Library have continued to […]
Local News
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The cemeteries in Fort Frances have a history of being well-kept and beautiful. Weeds were always trimmed, flowers planted and plots cleaned. Then COVID-19 swept in, shutting down services, and the cemeteries’ state fell below expectations, to the dismay of residents. However, lifting restrictions across Ontario enabled the town to […]
Press Release
Today, the Town of Fort Frances and the Agency One First Nations of Couchiching, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Naicatchewenin, and Mitaanjigamiing made the following statement: “In May 2019, we came together to celebrate the signing of our Joint Declaration of Intent and Friendship. This pivotal document outlined the principles upon which the Town […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 18 C (64 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm during the day, with a chance of showers throughout the […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After extended closure of the Memorial Sports Centre, all sport enthusiasts – with strict guidelines – can go back to using the centre’s facilities. The temporary hours of operation will be from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The centre officially opened their doors last week on Aug. 5. It will […]
Ken Kellar
Following a less than ideal first outing, the organizers behind the pop-up drive-in movie theatre are looking for the public’s help in making the experience bigger and better for this year and years to come. Due to some technical difficulties right as the inaugural drive-in night’s first movie was set […]
Press Release
Fort Frances, Ontario – Rainy River First Nations and Riversedge Developments are pleased to announce the Aazhogan Renewal Partnership (“Aazhogan Renewal”) for developing the former Fort Frances pulp and paper mill properties. Over the next year, in collaboration with the Town of Fort Frances, Aazhogan Renewal will be working to […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 15 C (59 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and a chance of showers overnight with […]
There is currently a severe thunderstorm watch for the Rainy River District. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 20 […]
Press Release
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the inaugural Electronic 50/50 Raffle Early Bird prize is Monica Sus. The draw was made in the Foundation Office on August 7, 2020. Monica won an all-inclusive fishing trip to Manitou Weather Station Fishing Lodge. This trip […]
Ken Kellar
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning people not to return to Red Lake right now.In a press release, the Red Lake/Ear Falls OPP said they have received reports that people who had previously evacuated Red Lake due to the nearby forest fire, officially named Red Lake Fire 049, have […]
Ken Kellar
On Monday night’s town council meeting Fort Frances Mayor June Caul announced the recipients of this year’s Moffat Family Fund. Due to COVID-19, funding received this year can be used over the next two years. What follows is the complete list of successful applicants, the amount of funding they were […]
