Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Fort Frances, ON – The Board of Directors of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care (the Foundation) acknowledges Riverside Health Care’s recent decision to conclude our longstanding fundraising partnership. While we are saddened by this change, Riverside Health Care has chosen to take its fundraising in a new direction. For […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – An impaired driver was taken off the road thanks to a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen. On March 7, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen who reported seeing […]
One year after her disappearance, the Government of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward for information regarding the whereabouts of Melanie Lapish. Lapish was last seen in Fort Frances at approximately 9:00 p.m. on February 26, 2024. Rainy River District OPP said that Lapish was supposed to meet an individual […]
The Hallett and Owandem will be getting their new homes along the riverfront, but the cost of potential renovation work means the public will have to be content to appreciate their exteriors for the foreseeable future. During Monday night’s meeting of town council, the boats and their final resting places […]
Two French Immersion students at St. Mary School are preparing to take an exam that will test their language skills and provide them official certification of their bilingual status. Jackson Bourgeois and Bilal Toure are both Grade 8 students in the school’s French Immersion program who will be taking the […]
It was almost five years ago to the day, just two days off, that B.C. singer-songwriter Ryan McMahon performed the last Tour de Fort series show before COVID-19 lockdowns went into place; he’s returning Saturday night to play the Fort Frances Legion. He doesn’t have new material to promote this […]
The public is invited to an Art-As-Therapy Open Art Studio hosted by the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) in partnership with Dust Off The Soul Art Therapy on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Art-As-Therapy Open Studio provides a supportive, judgment-free environment where […]
A new speed sign will warn you when you breach the speed limit on second street and collect data on traffic habits in town. Holly Chant is a Health promoter with the Northwestern Health Unit and was key to getting the sign put in place. “We had the opportunity to […]
While the implementation of punishing U.S. tariffs was not a surprise to the Border Mayors Alliance, much as they hoped to avoid them, the group will continue to push to have Canada’s interests and economy protected while advocating for the border towns who stand to be deeply impacted, including Fort […]
In yesterday’s issue of the Fort Frances Bulletin, the address of a house that caught fire in the early morning was incorrectly listed as 710 Webster Avenue. In fact, the address of the house was 710 Wright Avenue. The Times apologizes for any confusion this may have caused. Additional information […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the Influenza A outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital affecting the First Floor In-Patient Unit. Visitor and resident restrictions are no longer in place. We would like to remind everyone that we remain a […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness with a low of -14 C (7 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries during the day becoming clear overnight with a high of -1 (30) and a low of -15 (5). Friday will see sunny skies […]
