It appears that the Fort Frances Senior Centre will remain at its present location. At tonight’s meeting, council will vote on a recommendation brought forward by the Senior Centre Board, stating the centre should remain where it’s currently housed and not be relocated to the town’s vacated daycare facility on […]
Local News
CN Rail will be providing disposable cell phones to Bell Canada customers in Emo who have lost service due to Tuesday’s derailment, according to a CN spokesperson. A list of affected customers has been provided to CN by Bell Canada and the Township of Emo. Anyone with a friend, relative […]
Ken Kellar
There are exciting things in store for a local group, but first there’s business to take care of.Diane Maxey is preparing for her annual Easter Cantata, and the window of opportunity for those who are interested in taking part is narrow this year. “Here’s my situation: I have, already, 51 […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will be sunny with cloudy periods overnight and a high of one (34) with a low of minus-nine (16). Saturday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with cloudy periods overnight and a high of three […]
Tonight will be cold and clear with a low of -25 C (-13 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of minus-nine (16) and a low of -11 (12). Friday will continue to see sun with cloudy periods overnight and a high of zero (32) with a […]
Press Release
As part of the Provincial Government’s restructuring of the Health System, Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) are being developed across the province. The focus is on improving patient care and experience across the full continuum of care. When the initial call was made for OHT self-assessments, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Center and […]
Press Release
The Board of Directors of Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry Gauthier as the new President and CEO effective February 18, 2020. Riverside Board Chair Joanne Ogden stated that the entire Board, “Is very pleased to have Henry in the position.” Originally from Thunder Bay, […]
Sam Odrowski
Knowledge is power. And it’s empowering a group of inmates who are taking classes at the Fort Frances Jail. Since last April, Tracey Omerod of the Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) has been holding weekly one on one sessions with offenders and last fall she introduced group sessions as well. […]
Sam Odrowski
Municipalities are being forced to pay more for public health services as the province has changed its funding formula. Prior to the change, townships shared the costs of public health with the province using a 25 percent municipal and 75 percent provincial split. Now municipalities must use a 30/70 cost […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -25 C (-13 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day with clear skies overnight and a high of -17 (one) with a low of -22 (eight below). Thursday will be sunny and clear with a […]
Environment Canada warns that as of this morning Fort Frances and the surrounding area is under an Extreme Cold warning, as temperatures with the windchill are expected to reach -40 C (-40 F) today. Take caution to bundle up if you must be outside. Tonight will be clear with a […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
It was a night of big dreams and big ideas, and the start of what could be some big plans for Fort Frances. About 50 residents gathered last night at La Place Rendez-Vous hotel for a public “visioning session,” with HTFC – a consulting company hired by Fort Frances to […]
