Tonight will see patchy clouds with a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will see some sun at first, followed by clouds, showers and thunderstorms. Expect a high of 25 (77) and a low of 16 (61). Thursday will be warmer with a morning thunderstorm, a high of 29 […]
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Press Release
The Town of Fort Frances wishes to confirm 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 have been transferred to a new owner, which we understand to be […]
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with occasional rain and a thunderstorm as well as a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow see a mix of clouds and sun. Expect a high of 27 (81) and a low of 15 (59). Wednesday will see a couple of showers and a […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a shower or thunderstorm late and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be sunny to partly cloudy. Expect a high of 25 (77) and a low of 11 (52). Saturday will be mostly sunny with a chance of shower or thunderstorms […]
Staff
An internet outage at the Fort Frances Public Library has continued into its third day. The library has been without an internet connection since Tuesday, when a truck doing work in the area pulled down their service cable. The outage has affected all computers at the library, meaning anyone looking […]
Summer reporter
Marc Stuempfle
Marc Stuempfle
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is only a week away as the anticipation continues to build for one of the largest events of the year. This year is the FFCBC’s 25th anniversary and the board of directors are expecting another big reception from the community. As well, the board […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of clouds and sun. Expect a high of 25 (77) and a low of 16 (61). Friday will be mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 25 (77) and a low of […]
Sam Odrowski
The Fort Frances Public Library has met 100 percent of the Ontario Public Library Guidelines and has been recommended for accreditation. While libraries only need 90 percent to pass, the local facility has gone above and beyond to meet all of the guidelines in 166 separate categories. “It means we […]
Sam Odrowski
A Sault Ste. Marie-based filmmaker recently travelled to Fort Frances to direct a short film that gives a snapshot of urban indigenous culture and the United Native Friendship Centre. The production, “Zaa-gi’idiwin,” was a community project and primarily the vision of the UNFC. It is part of a short film […]
Press Release
Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce Henry Gauthier as its executive vice-president and Chief Operating Officer (EVP and COO). The EVP and COO position is accountable for the day to day operations, including integration, alignment and development of programs in collaboration with directors. As an accountant (CPA, CGA) with […]
Ken Kellar
There are few buildings as versatile as a barn. Somewhere across the country, and around the world, a barn has been repurposed for almost any function that can be imagined. A restaurant operates out of a converted barn in Smithville, OH, while, coincidentally, in Smithville, NJ a historic barn functions […]
Sam Odrowski
Throughout the summer hundreds of children in Fort Frances are going to be stopped by police and ticketed for their behaviour. But the charges themselves are predominately aimed at rewarding youth for practising bicycle safety and doing good deeds. McDonald’s has again partnered with the Rainy River detachment of the […]
