By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com

It’s Elections Day in Ontario, and if you’re reading this before 8:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, February 27, 2025, you still have time to make your voice heard. Head down to the local voting location, which in Fort Frances this year will be the Fort Frances Public Library Technology […]

From Riverside Health Care
Press release

Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce a new same-day appointment option for community counselling services. This will provide flexible and accessible support for individuals aged 18 and older by providing a single-session conversation, virtually or in person, with a registered therapist. This initiative provides community members with timely access […]

Staff

The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is recovering following the discovery of “extensive” water damage in the building. According to a social media post made to the FFPLTC’s Facebook page, staff discovered the water damage to the library when they entered the building for regular business on Monday […]

By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Beleaguered Sunny Cove Camp is once more the subject of discussion as the town looks at alternative directions the property could be taken. At last night’s meeting of town council, Rainy Lake property returned to the agenda. Since its shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has extended after significant structural […]

By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Council has adjusted how much it is spending in its capital budget for 2025 as it continues towards final approval for its financials for the year. At a special budget meeting held last night, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, council was presented with an updated budget item to consider, specifically the […]

Tonight will be partly cloudy with periods of light snow and a low of -23 C (-9 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with periods of light snow during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -16 (3) and a low of -25 (-13). Thursday will be […]

By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com

A mechanical failure at Rainycrest has caused a heater to fail, though staff have assured residents and families there is no risk involved. According to an email sent out to residents, families and decision-makers by Raincrest Long-Term Care Home Administrator Tara Morelli, a rooftop heating unit on the northeast corridor […]

By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com

After nearly 50 years, Mark Howarth is setting off onto his next chapter. Howarth, the longtime owner of Leon’s, formerly Howarth’s Home Centre, in Fort Frances alongside his wife Twyla, has officially retired from the family business he has been running for close to five decades. It’s a significant milestone […]