Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with a shower. Expect a high of 28 (82) and a low of 16 (61). Friday will see a thunderstorm in the morning followed by partly sunny skies, with a high of […]
Local News
Submitted by Northwest Community Legal Clinic
The provincial budget of April 11, 2019, made significant cuts to programs and services throughout Ontario. Local impacts are being felt from these cuts. Legal Aid Ontario’s budget was cut by 35 percent this year, with further cuts planned on April 1, 2020, to a total cut of 45 percent. […]
Summer reporter
Marc Stuempfle
Marc Stuempfle
Creating youth initiatives and developing leadership skills early empowers youths and their peers to have a strong voice within the community. These principles are part of a collaborative initiative amongst Big Grassy, Naongashiing, and Onigaming First Nation communities. As part of the collaboration, youth council members will take their ideas […]
Summer reporter
Marc Stuempfle
Marc Stuempfle
The audience went off the rails as “Quest for the Best” rocked the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina here on Friday night. As the evening geared up, the crowd waited with anticipation to see who the top singers from each set would be to face off in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
