A group of local women took to the streets last Thursday to empower nursing mothers and help them feel confident breastfeeding whenever their babies are hungry. More than a dozen ladies marched from the Fort Frances Public Library to the Rainy Lake Square while holding up a “World Breastfeeding Week” […]
Local News
Sam Odrowski
The Town of Fort Frances is calling on the province to revoke Resolute Forest Product’s Sustainable Forest License for the Crossroute Forest after discovering a document that prevents the local mill’s restart. “With multiple serious parties having expressed interest in reopening this mill and creating jobs for our community, we […]
Summer reporter
Marc Stuempfle
Marc Stuempfle
There are only a few weeks left of summer which mean “Backpacks for Kids” organizers are collecting school supplies to help local children get ready before they head back to school. “Backpacks for Kids” is a local non-profit group of volunteers which help families within the Rainy River District accommodate […]
Ken Kellar
Members of the Rainy Lake Conservancy held their annual general meeting this past weekend at La Place Rendez-Vous. While the group had to deal with several business matters that arose since their last AGM, they were also treated to a pair of presentations about conservancy and the beauty of our […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will see an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Expect a high of 24 (75) and a low of 12 (54). Friday will be partly sunny. Expect a high of 26 (79) and a low of 14 (57). […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will see sunshine then turn cloudy. Expect a high of 22 (72) and a low of 10 (50). Thursday will see an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Expect a high of 24 (75) and a low of […]
Staff
Talks between council and Agency One bands are progressing in a positive direction. At last night’s council meeting, Mayor June Caul said the First Nations Advisory Committee has had productive meetings with Agency One chiefs and continue to focus on the restoration and revitalization of Point Park. “We will be […]
Sam Odrowski
The recently purchased Fort Frances mill cannot be restarted for the purpose of manufacturing pulp or paper, according to a recently uncovered document. A restrictive covenant agreement between Resolute Forest Products and 2670568 Ontario Limited, a subsidiary of Riversedge Developments who purchased the mill property on July 9, says the […]
Staff
The town has been successful in obtaining Connecting Link funding for the reconstruction of Scott Street from Colonization Road East to Reid Avenue. At tonight’s meeting, council has a recommendation to approve a report that will enter into a funding agreement for Connecting Link funding. The total funding allocation for […]
Tonight will be cloudy with showers and a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy. Expect a high of 22 (72) and a low of 10 (50). Wednesday will see some sun but then turn cloudy. Expect a high of 23 (73) and a low of […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and nice. Expect a high of 24 (75) and a low of 11 (52). Saturday will be mostly cloudy. Expect a high of 26 (79) and a low of 13 (55). In the extended […]
Tonight will be mostly clear with a low of nine C (48 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of clouds and sun. Expect a high of 22 (72) and a low of 10 (50). Friday will be mostly sunny. Expect a high of 25 (77) and a low of 12 […]
