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 […]
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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 […]
Ken Kellar
Almost $100,000 is on its way to community groups and organizations to help them in their goal of supporting local children and families. At Monday night’s town council meeting, Fort Frances Mayor June Caul announced the recipients of this year’s Moffat Family Fund, which flows from the Winnipeg Foundation. The […]
Beginning Monday, August 17, 2020 at 12:01 AM, it is mandatory that people in the general public wear a mask or other form of face covering in indoor public spaces. This page answers many of the common questions that people have about this new requirement. The content will be updated […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
While most of Earth’s inhabitants were locked inside their homes under quarantine, new talents were discovered. Many turned to cooking, crafting and working on puzzles to destress and pass the time with their families. Betty’s of Fort Frances was able to fuel all that creativity. They were able to continue […]
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 […]
