Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 13 C (55 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm during the day, with cloudy periods and a chance of showers overnight […]
Local News
By James Matthews
Local Journaliam Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journaliam Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Some Fort Frances capital projects this summer have been a little slower than senior staff anticipated. As part of the work on Third Street, the existing mill effluent lines were removed and reinstated to allow for work to safely progress beyond them. Staff reported to council that work is progressing […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
In the homestead, in private industry, and even in municipal operations, the question holds about fixing something that isn’t broken. Marcel Michaels, the town’s CAO, was appointed in April to the role of acting fire chief. Council asked then that staff present a follow-up report by the end of this […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances will take another swing at an off-leash dog park. Council agreed when it met Aug. 11, 2025, to establish an ad-hoc committee to plan and develop a municipal off-leash dog park. It’s hoped development of the park will begin next summer. But there’s much work to be done […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
The town will return a stop sign to piece of the Fort Frances riverfront near the former mill. The sign would be located to regulate southbound Victoria Avenue traffic heading east on Front Street. According to a request to town council, it has become apparent that, with new tenants at […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness near midnight and a chance of showers with the risk of a thunderstorm and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm during the day remaining cloudy with a chance […]
From the District of Rainy River Services Board
Press release
Press release
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/08/11 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is beginning the consultation process for the development of a new 5-Year Children’s Services Plan and is inviting community members to take part. DRRSB has engaged the Beam Group to support the planning process, which will […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Some foreign-born workers face uncertainty about their future in Fort Frances, despite their ongoing contributions to the local workforce. The federal government put a plan into effect last year that paused short-term population growth in Canada to achieve well-managed, sustainable long-term growth, according to an October 2024 press release from […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Any means that will draw attention to the need for improvements to winter travel on northern highways is welcomed. Fort Frances town council decided to support an effort to tighten safety measures for motorists driving Ontario’s northern highways year-round. Councillor Wendy Brunetta suggested to council when it met Aug. 11, […]
Tonight will be clear with fog patches dissipating in the evening and a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will see sunny skies early in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm, remaining partly cloudy overnight […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared that the Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home’s East Wing has ended, with all units resuming normal operations. Restrictions are no longer in effect for visitors and residents. Our detailed safety procedures and infection prevention control […]
From Community Living Fort Frances and Districts
Press release
Press release
The Board of Directors for Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn Melville as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 14, 2025. Robyn brings over 13 years of experience in the developmental services sector and has been a valued member of the CLFFD […]
