Tonight will see a few flurries with a low of minus-11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will continue the chance of flurries through the day and overnight, with a high of minus-five (23) and a low of minus-ten (14). Wednesday will see more chance of flurries through the day and overnight, […]
Local News
Halloween night will be mainly cloudy with a low of minus-four C (25 F). For tomorrow, the first day of November, expect a chance of flurries lasting through the day and overnight with a high of one (34) and a low of minus-four (25). Saturday will bring a continuing chance […]
Staff
The Town of Fort Frances has had nearly twice as many accidental 9-1-1 calls this year, compared to 2018. From January to the end of September, there were 355 9-1-1 hangups, pocket dials, or dropped cell calls, which is up from 189 over the same period last year. “This is […]
Sam Odrowski
Couchiching First Nation could be getting a second cannabis dispensary following changes to the regulations that license stores on reserves. Ontario Regulation 468/18 originally permitted eight stores for First Nation communities, and one per reserve, but on Oct. 22 it was amended to allow for up to 26 cannabis outlets, […]
Staff
The 300 block of Second Street is finally open. Landscaping and signage removal is now ongoing at the site, but the roadway was re-opened yesterday. “All the curb and gutter has been installed, including driveway aprons, all roadway granular ‘A’ base material has been placed, compacted, and graded,” Facilities and […]
Ken Kellar
A handful of students from Fort Frances High School took part in a unique competition last week.Eight Grade 7 students from Angela Petsnick’s science class travelled to Dryden to take part in a cardboard boat competition. Petsnick noted that the competition, organized by Skills Ontario, tied directly into their curriculum. […]
Sam Odrowski
Fort Frances is inside the only judicial district in the province without a sitting judge. Since 2012 when the community lost Justice Thomas McKay, who was the resident judge, the district has been dependent on visiting judges which has caused an array of problems for those accessing the court system […]
Staff
Town council is once again supporting shedding light on the abuse of women by proclaiming the month of November as “Woman Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month” in Fort Frances. A flag raising ceremony will take place this Friday at 2 p.m. with town staff and employees from Riverside Health’s Community […]
Ken Kellar
It was certainly a night to remember, full of people dressed to the nines enjoying a fancy night out to support a good cause. The Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Black & White” gala took place on Saturday night at the Copper River Inn, and Foundation director Allison Cox said […]
Press Release
The Northwestern Health Unit encourages everyone to get a flu shot this November. If you or someone close to you is at high risk of flu complications, you can get your shot now. You can plan to get your flu shot at pharmacies, from your family doctor or nurse, or […]
Sam Odrowski
The Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre recently held a celebration for Ontario Public Library Week (Oct. 20-26). Last Tuesday members of the public were invited to meet new staff at the local library including new CEO Joan MacLean, while enjoying a celebration cake and tour of the facility. […]
Staff
A Fort Frances man has been killed in a motor vehicle-pedestrian collision on Hwy. 11/17, west of Fraser Road in Thunder Bay At approximately 5:21 a.m. Monday, officers from the Thunder Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as Superior North Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to […]
