Tonight will be clear and cool, with a low of four C (39 F). Tomorrow will see more sun than clouds and be slightly less warm. Expect a high of 14 (57) and a low of zero (32). Friday will be partly sunny and cooler, with a high of nine […]
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The option to eat at a “family-style” restaurant will soon be available to those dining in town.The old Pizza Hut building on King’s Highway is being converted into the “Neighbours Modern Diner” and is set to officially open its doors in June. Fort France native, Jamie Pryde, and partner Myles […]
Dinner theatre returns to the stages of Backus Community Center this Saturday (April 27) when the centre’s own Borealis Bards theatre troupe presents the fifth annual “Room to Act.” Once again guests will be served a gourmet dinner followed by a wide-ranging selection of short plays and monologues. After a […]
Ontario’s Government for the People is introducing updated personal and commercial licence plates along with a new driver’s licence design that reflects a renewed government promise to put people first in everything it does. The licence plate and driver’s licence renewal process enhance the quality, design and production of both […]
After 20-plus years of litigation over the Point Park lands, the town and Agency One bands are hoping to end their court battle and work together going forward. At last night’s council meeting, Mayor June Caul said the town will soon be signing a “Declaration of Intent and Friendship” with […]
Tonight will be increasingly cloudy with a low of seven C (45 F). Tomorrow will be see a couple of showers. Expect a high of 17 (63) and a low of six (43). Thursday will see a morning shower followed by some sunshine. Expect a high of 13 (55) and […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of one C (34 F). Tomorrow will be see some sun and then turn cloudy. Expect a high of 17 (63) and a low of six (43). Wednesday will see a mix of clouds and sun with an afternoon shower possible. Expect a […]
OPSEU members in northwestern Ontario are hitting the road to fight for more autism and special services, and will be visiting all of Progressive Conservative MPP Greg Rickford’s constituency offices throughout northwestern Ontario this week. The group will be at Rickford’s Fort Frances constituency office, located at 279 Scott St. […]
The owner of the former Alexander McKenzie School property requesting a partnership with the town to turn the property into residential building lots. At this evening’s regular meeting, council will receive a letter from Steve Both, who indicated that there is potential on this property for 10 new, serviced lots, […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce (FFCC) will be holding their annual general meeting from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday (April 23) at the Copper River Inn. The FFCC is excited to welcome MPP Greg Rickford, as well as representatives of the local OPP, as our guest speakers. This is […]
Downtown Fort Frances will be hopping this Saturday, as the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club and local BIA once again will be hosting “Egg-stravaganza.” The wildly popular annual event will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Great Canadian Main Street (Scott Street). Children can pick up a map of […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of zero C (32 F). Tomorrow will be see some sun, a high of 16 (61) and a low of six (43). Saturday will see a mix of clouds and sun. Expect a high of 17 (63) and a low of two (36). […]







