Former mill assets will be further dismantled at what’s being advertised as a “mayor four-day multi-million dollar paper mill event.” On the website for Corporate Assets Inc, which specializes in industrial plant auctions, appraisals and asset management, an auction has been scheduled for Monday, August 31 to Thursday, September 3, […]
Local News
Ken Kellar
If you’ve been feeling cooped up inside lately, the Friends of the Museum have a fun opportunity for you to get out, enjoy nature and help support programming at the museum all in one package. The Friends are holding a Garden Tour on Saturday, July 4 from 10:00 a.m. until […]
Ken Kellar
The Ontario government is making investments into the future of agriculture in the Rainy River District. During a stopover in the area on June 10, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made two funding announcements that will directly benefit agriculture producers in the area. The total amount of the funding comes […]
Ken Kellar
The town of Fort Frances is looking to help out downtown restaurants who don’t have room for a traditional patio space. During Monday night’s Town Council meeting, a report from the Emergency Control Group was presented for council’s consideration that brought up the idea of allowing restaurants and bars in […]
Staff
The issue of homelessness in Fort Frances will be in front of council tonight. One of two delegations scheduled for tonight’s regular Town Council Meeting, Jamie Petrin and Peggy Loyie of the Fort Frances Homelessness Committee will be making a presentation to members of council in regards to town representation […]
Press Release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) On June 19, 2020, officers of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the report of a suspicious male person at the 300 block of Scott Street in Fort Frances, ON. The male was quickly located in a back alley of […]
Northwestern Health Unit received reports of three new cases of COVID-19 in our area today, Friday, June 19. Two of the cases are the Sioux Lookout Health Hub region, and one in the Kenora Health Hub region. Follow up with the individuals and their contacts has started according to protocol. […]
Staff
Former mill assets will be further dismantled at what’s being advertised as a “mayor four-day multi-million dollar paper mill event.” On the website for Corporate Assets Inc, which specializes in industrial plant auctions, appraisals and asset management, an auction has been scheduled for Monday, August 31 to Thursday, September 3, […]
Megan Walchuk
Frustration has taken root over the condition of the Fort Frances cemeteries. But the problem is on the radar, and solutions are in the works. Many residents have taken to social media to lodge complaints about the state of graves in the town. With Fort Frances council’s decision not to […]
Ken Kellar
A generous donation has the potential to help people in distress on Rainy Lake for years to come.Recently, the Watten Volunteer Fire Department was gifted a used emergency boat for use in situations that may arise on and near the waters of Rainy Lake. Watten fire chief Chad Buist noted […]
Ken Kellar
It won’t look like it has in previous years, but there are still plans for some fun to be had on Canada Day. Both the Fun in the Sun committee and the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce have announced plans for activities on Canada Day that will be replacing the […]
Ken Kellar
Now is the time of year when graduates of all stripes would normally be looking forward to their convocation ceremonies. While Confederation College campuses won’t be able to have theirs in person, the college is taking steps to ensure their students still have a special day. Confederation College campuses across […]
