It should be a nice autumnal weekend in Fort Frances on the weekend of the 25th. Friday morning will be a bit cool at 3 degrees, and the rest of the day will be sunny and a bit windy, with a high of 10 and gusts of wind up to […]
Local News
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances town council has lost another sitting councillor, the second resignation to rock council so far this term. Former councillor Mandi Olson announced her resignation in a letter posted to Facebook on Friday, October 18, 2024. The resignation was officially accepted by Town of Fort Frances municipal clerk Gabrielle […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Lindsay Dixon, called to the Ontario bar in June has joined the offices of Phillips Miller. A Fort Frances native, Dixon returns home following her legal studies at the University of Windsor, in southern Ontario. Taking advantage of a special program at the University of Windsor, Dixon was able to […]
From Out of the Cold
Press release
Press release
To address homelessness in our community, the Fort Frances Homelessness Committee, made up of local community partners, is launching an awareness campaign. Homelessness is a systemic issue affecting everyone, and we need your support to find lasting solutions. Our campaign, entitled “There’s No Place Like a Home,” aims to unite […]
Tonight will be cloudy with showers ending early this evening and a chance of showers remaining through the rest of the night with a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will see clearing skies in the late morning, remaining clear overnight with a high of 7 (45) and a […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
UPDATE (23/10/2024): Following the original publication of this article, the office of the Solicitor General provided this statement. “We understand that some municipalities face additional costs due to their existing agreements with the OPP. We will work with these municipalities to ensure they are not negatively financially impacted by this.” […]
From DRRSB
Press release
Press release
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) and Confederation College Rainy River District Campus are hosting a special event on Thursday, October 24, 2024 to coincide with Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. The event, titled “Join the Journey: Discover Careers in Early Childhood Education,” will […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 is hosting its annual Remembrance Day Tea. The event will be held November 3 at the Fort Frances Legion, from 2-4 p.m. and will feature pictures of instrumental or veteran women from the Rainy River District in the Canadian military […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 9 C (48 F). Tomorrow will see sunny skies in the morning with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon and a chance of showers, with cloudy skies and a chance of showers overnight and a high of 15 (59) with a low of […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A new intersection could be on the way for drivers in Fort Frances, which could help to relieve traffic congestion in the centre of town. At Tuesday night’s meeting of town council, a report was brought before councillors that will kick off the process of replacing the Central Avenue intersection […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Riverside Health Care is excited to announce its annual Public Mammography Blitz at La Verendrye General Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Women aged 40 and older are invited to walk in for a mammogram—an essential screening […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(Fort Frances, ON) – On October 10, 2024, just before 3:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northwest Region Emergency Response Team located the missing 23-year-old female deceased. The death is not considered suspicious and foul play is not suspected. The OPP would like to thank the public and supporting […]
