Tonight will be clear with a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 30 (86) with a low of 18 (64). Thursday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers throughout the day […]
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(Rainy River District, ON) – Members from the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting assistance from the public to locate the owner of a snake found in Fort Frances. On August 8, 2020 at 3:15 p.m. members of the Fort Frances Detachment attended a residence in the […]
OPP SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (Rainy River District, ON) – Members from the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting assistance from the public to locate the owner of a snake found in Fort Frances. On August 8, 2020 at 3:15 p.m. members of the Fort Frances Detachment attended […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 15 C (59 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 28 (82) and a low of 15 (59). Wednesday will be sunny during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high of 28 (82) and a […]
Ken Kellar
The recipients of this years Moffat Family funding in Fort Frances will be revealed at tonight’s town council meeting. Following some uncertainty and an extension of the deadline to apply for the funding due to COVID-19, the town will be announcing just over $90,000 for successful applicants to the Winnipeg […]
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
Clear your schedule and get ready for a trip to the movies. The first drive-in movie night is set for tomorrow night at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre parking lot. The movie night is a joint venture between the library and the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce, with […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
While many residents in Fort Frances spent their long weekend relaxing, a small group of dedicated volunteers pulled on their high visibility vests, and got to work, patrolling the streets for hazards. Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances is a volunteer-driven patrol group, which responds to calls from the public about […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 17 C (63 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny during the day and clearing overnight with a high of 29 (84) and a low of 16 (61). Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers […]
Ken Kellar
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven home the importance of healthcare workers to people around the world as doctors, nurses, long term care givers and more have worked essential positions to care for those impacted by the virus, as well as to protect the public at large. Furthermore, the pandemic has […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit is working with schools on the new school guidance that they have received from the province by providing support and information and answering any questions that they might have. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health for the NWHU, said provincial guidance for schools includes wearing […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Homelessness is a complex problem. With so many needs, and so many stakeholders, an optimal solution is difficult to find. But for Jack Gray, solutions are imperative. Gray lives in the neighbourhood around the Family Centre. Each morning, he and others in his neighbourhood face the grim realities of homelessness […]
