One of the biggest nights in Borderland is set to make its return this weekend. The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is holding its annual fall gala at the Copper River Inn this Saturday, and Foundation director Allison Cox shared that the team has been hard at work to ensure […]
Local News
Sam Odrowski
Voters in the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding followed suit with much of the rest of Canada, keeping the Liberals in power here for another four years. Following a term served by Don Rusnak, who did not seek re-election this year, new liberal MP Marcus Powlowski secured 14,336 votes, beating runner […]
Staff
The Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville once again will be holding its annual winter coat drive. They want clean, used winter coats in good condition for men, women, and children to be able to give to the needy. Mittens, hats, and boots also are welcome. Those who want to donate […]
Staff
The Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding again voted red in yesterday’s federal election, with Liberal candidate Marcus Powlowski securing 14,336 votes–or 35.3 percent of the popular vote–to become the new MP here. It was a tight race for the three major parties with runner-up Linda Rydholm of the Conservative Party receiving […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of rain mixed with snow with a low of one C (34 F). Tomorrow will continue the chance of rain and snow flurries throughout the day turning to a chance of flurries overnight. Expect to see a high of three (37) and a low […]
Press Release
With cold weather beginning to descend on the Rainy River District, members of the Fort Frances Homeless Committee have been working diligently to secure another temporary centre for this winter to allow individuals experiencing homelessness a warm, safe place to be overnight. The Fort Frances Homeless Committee is the group […]
Staff
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual business awards gala that was supposed to run this fall is being postponed to Feb. 13, 2020. At Tuesday evening’s council meeting, Chamber of Commerce board member Coun. Michael Behan said the awards event will still be held at the Copper River Inn […]
Staff
The town’s water treatment plant is experiencing high flows, primarily due to infiltration and inflow.Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob said he’d like to remind residents that at this time of year the town requires sump pumps to be discharged to the surface of yards or storm sewers. They’re not […]
Staff
Council has been working on its future vision for Fort Frances. They began last Monday drafting their strategic plan which will guide the town’s course over the next several years. “It was a very productive meeting . . . the main objectives were for the mill and all mill properties […]
Sam Odrowski
Some town residents are concerned about a portion of walking trails along Hopkins Bay Road being designated for cuts through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MNRF) 2020-2030 Forest Management Plan. While the MNRF said they developed a course of action intended to preserve the trail base and ensure […]
Ken Kellar
Good grief! Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are coming to Fort Frances, just in time for Christmas. Local actor, musician and songwriter Trevor Barker will be directing a stage version of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” based on the 1965 CBS holiday special. Barker explained that he’d […]
Sam Odrowski
A local union leader is trying to revive the labour council that last operated here close to 20 years ago. The council would draw from several unions in the region to create an organized effort when dealing with issues affecting its workers. “It really gives us an opportunity to, sort […]
