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 […]
Local News
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 […]
Sam Odrowski
A recently published report from the United Nation’s Special Rapporteur of Violence Against Women has been welcomed by various Canadian Women’s Rights Groups. It shows Canada has a long road ahead to create equality and protect the rights of indigenous females, who are three times more likely to be victims […]
Ken Kellar
It’s been a good summer for music lovers in Fort Frances, and the hits just keep on coming. Piper Hayes is a singer-songwriter from Hamilton who writes, performs and tours with her partner Carson Ritcey-Thorpe as “Piper & Carson.” The duo is set to play From the Grind Up tomorrow […]
Sam Odrowski
While ticks or mosquitoes are some of the greatest pests for those living in northwestern Ontario, Ugandans face a much greater insect-related threat. Since outbreaks took place in 2011, thousands of Ugandans have been effected by tungiasis, the disease caused from parasitic sand fleas burrowing into a persons legs and […]
