Tonight will be clear to partly cloudy with a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will be sunny. Expect a high of 29 (84) and a low of 15 (59). Thursday will be partly sunny with a high of 28 (82) and a low of 16 (61). In the […]
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Tonight will be clear with a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will see sun and areas of high clouds. Expect a high of 28 (82) and a low of 14 (57). Wednesday will be sunny with a high of 29 (84) and a low of 15 (59). In […]
Press Release
Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora-Rainy River, announced Friday that Ontario is investing in the Town of Fort Frances with over $3 million dollars to support the reconstruction of Scott Street from Colonization Road East to Reid Avenue. He also announced $116,200 for the detailed design and reconstruction of King’s Highway […]
Sam Odrowski
Youth who are interested in developing a business of their own are encouraged to sign up for the “Head Start in Business” Youth Enterprise Day Camp that’s coming to Fort Frances next week (July 22-26). The camp is for children ages nine-13 and is being held at the Northern Community […]
Tonight will be mainly clear but may see a strong thunderstorm along with a low of 15 C (59 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny and comfortable. Expect a high of 26 (79) and a low of 12 (54). Saturday will be variably cloudy with a high of 25 (77) […]
Curious to learn more about what can be grown locally? Just stop by the Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS) next Thursday (July 25) at 7 p.m. for the annual EARS open house to find out. Attendees will learn about what varieties of crop grows best in the Rainy River District […]
Sam Odrowski
The United Native Friendship Centre’s employment counselling unit recently moved into the Circle of Life building, which has brought all of their employment resources under one roof. Anyone can access the unit for soft services such as interview preparation, creating a resume, and writing a cover letter, while those who […]
Sam Odrowski
Canada is known for welcoming other cultures and celebrating their diversity, but migrating here from a far away country can still be an intimidating experience. To help those from India or South Asia celebrate their culture locally and share it with area residents, Fort Frances’ first Festival of India is […]
Tonight will see a few thunderstorms with a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will see a morning thunderstorm followed by sunshine and warm weather. Expect a high of 28 (82) and a low of 18 (64). Friday will partly cloudy and pleasant, with a high of 27 (81) […]
Sam Odrowski
Resolute Forest Products has sold the properties comprising the Fort Frances mill to a subsidiary of Riversedge Development that is held in partnership with a local entity. Fort Frances councillor Douglas Judson said the announcement is a “milestone” in their effort to reopen the idle paper mill but time will […]
Sam Odrowski
The Town of Fort Frances has put an increased focus on the future planning of its assets and infrastructure since 2012 when it first started to develop its asset management plan. Nonetheless, town council is being urged to implement a 1.4 percent tax increase each year for the next 20 […]
Staff
It’s official–the mill has been sold. In a statement late yesterday from the Town of Fort Frances, the town confirmed for all of its citizens, stakeholders, and regional partners that the properties comprising the pulp and paper mill in Fort Frances have been sold by Resolute Forest Products. “These properties […]
