Tonight will have a shower in spots this evening but otherwise see clear skies with a low of six C (43 F). Tomorrow will be sunny with clouds, with a high of 19 (66) and low of nine (48). Thursday will have intervals of clouds and sun with a high […]
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Tonight will have patchy clouds and a low of seven C (44 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high of 20 (68) and a low of eight (46 F). Saturday will have times of clouds and sun with a high of 21 (70) and low of 10 (50). […]
Staff
With the local pulp and paper mill making headlines nearly every week, a new documentary may be of interest to district TV viewers. The film, “The Mill,” will have its broadcast premier on CBC tonight at 9 p.m. CST. The film’s maker David W. Craig and award-winning producer Ann Bernier […]
Press Release
Borderland Pride is the LGBTQ2 Pride organization for the Rainy River District. As part of our mandate, we are watchdogs of diversity, inclusion, and youth wellbeing in our region. Our advocacy has included speaking out about the Ford government’s proposed changes to Ontario’s 2015 Health and Physical Education Curriculum (HPEC), […]
Ken Kellar
Anyone travelling down part of Scott Street in the past week is likely to have noticed a change.Yellow boxes have been unveiled along the downtown intersections featuring a push button for pedestrian crossing. But the town’s Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob says the buttons are just the visible addition […]
Sam Odrowski
Issues surrounding the 112-year-old Fort Frances Jail were recently brought to the attention of town representatives. Mayor June Caul and all members of council toured the facility earlier this month following a letter to the editor by correctional officer and OPSEU Local 718 president, Tom Kenny, in the July 3, […]
Sam Odrowski
Due to coming changes in the quality of ore being extracted from New Gold’s open pit mine north of Barwick, many have feared the Rainy River site could have a significantly altered lifespan. But New Gold president Renaud Adams said there’s still lots of potential at the local mine to […]
Staff
Fort Frances Lion’s Club T.V. Bingo will start on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. on Shaw Cable (channel 10). Cards will be handed out to same outlets as last year. Cards will be available first week in September. There is a program change this year. Program as follows: It […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a late shower and low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny with more spotty showers and a high of 19 (66) and low of six (43).Friday will see increasing cloudiness. The high will be around 20 (68) while the low […]
Sam Odrowski
The town recently hired a new chief building planner who will soon become the chief building official (CBO) here. Near the end of July, Cody Vangel took on the position and is excited to be working the new role. “I found it was a very intriguing position, because I’ve always […]
Ken Kellar
After a few months of running somewhat under the radar, Fort Frances’ newest eatery is ready for the big time. Neighbours Modern Diner held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, with staff and town dignitaries on hand to make things official. Neighbours owners Jamie Pryde and Myles Wilcott […]
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a rain and drizzle with an overnight low of eight C (46 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny and warmer, with a couple of showers. Expect a high of 20 (68) and a low of nine (48). Thursday will be partly sunny with a […]
