Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 17 C (63 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm during the day before becoming mostly cloudy overnight with a […]
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Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 26 (79) and a low of 16 (61). Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud […]
Press Release
(IGNACE, ON) – A collision between three tractor trailer units have left two dead and several others injured. On August 20, 2020 at approximately 2:30 am officers from the Ignace and Dryden Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17, Dewan Township, […]
Q: What are some of the things I can do to keep my kids safe at school? A: Most parents right now, including myself, are thinking about sending their kids back and what they need to do. With the school environment, it’s pretty much what we do for the healthcare […]
Ken Kellar
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 […]
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 […]
