Ghosts and ghouls will be on the move this Halloween, back to the library parking lot. Trunk or Treat is returning to the parking lot of the Fort Frances Public Library TechnologyCentre, from 5-7 p.m. on October 31. The popular event, which has hundreds of kids visit decorated trunks for […]
Local News
The nominations are in for the 2024 Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The awards banquet will be held October 16 at la Place Rendez-Vous. and tickets are being sold. To purchase, e-mail thefort@fortfranceschamber.com or call 807-274-5773. Business Awards 2024 Nominees Customer Service: Individual Vanessa Ward – Solutions Bookkeeping […]
From the RRFDC
Press release
Press release
Join us as we celebrate Small Business Week (October 21-25, 2024) with a series of informative seminars and an open house, designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners thrive. Whether you’re just starting your business journey or looking to expand, we have something for everyone! 1. Starting a Business […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
A previously identified repair to the coolant plant in the ‘52 Canadians rink has ultimately led to a delay in the ice making for the ‘24-25 season, and has left user groups to fill their schedules using other venues and resources. Travis Rob, Manager of Operations and Facilities for the […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Peter Spuzak, an artist from the township of Albertan, Ontario, has always loved art. The Alberton township artist revered the inherent beauty of the natural landscape while working on his family farm. His passion led him to study advertising design at what was then called the Ontario College of Art, […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Kids and Company, promoters of children’s entertainment in the Rainy River District, has announced the lineup for their 2024-25 season. “This season is Kids and Company’s 30th anniversary, so we are excited to make all the shows free for everybody in the community, we’re not charging any admission price this […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances is spending $125,000 in emergency capital expenditure following the discovery that another sanitary lift station in town has suffered an outage, but the final cost could be higher. In a report to council from the town’s administration, it was discovered on Sunday, September 15, 2024, that the drywell […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Lindsay Hamilton has been a therapist with other organizations in the Fort Frances area for several years but has been working for about a year to open an independent practice. Dust Off the Soul (DOTS) Art Therapy is the new practice’s name and it’s located at 265 Scott St. the […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Bargain Shop Fort Frances and Salvation Army are joining forces once again to help support those experiencing food insecurity in the lead-up to the Thanksgiving season. The Bargain Shop’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is now underway, officially kicking off and running until October 10, 2024. During the drive, shoppers […]
From Riverside Foundation
Press release
Press release
On Monday, September 30, Riverside Foundation for Health Care held its annual general meeting (AGM) at La Verendrye General Hospital. Returning to the board of directors for three-year terms are Paul Brunetta and Shanda DeGagne-Begin. Also returning for one-year terms are Bev Langner, Carol Hyatt and Marnie Cumming who were […]
Staff
A group of people will gather to line Scott St. this weekend against abortion. Carole Mackintosh is one of the organizers for the annual Life Chain event taking place from 2:30-3:30 on Sunday, October 6. She says the event is an hour of peaceful protest, prayer and discussion against abortion. […]
Staff
Hunger doesn’t take a holiday, for people struggling to make ends meet. That’s why The Bargain Shop is launching its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, which will run until October 10. To help, simply drop off your donations of non-perishable food and personal care items at the store’s donation box. Shelf-stable […]
