On January 3, Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an Influenza A Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital (LVGH). The outbreak is currently on both the first and second floor in-patient units. Visitation remains limited to two (2) individuals at a time per […]
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The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service has organized the annual Christmas tree drop off for this Saturday, January 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Due to a steady decline in the number of natural trees, there will be no tree pickup by firefighters this year. However, people can […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A single vehicle collision with a fire hydrant ended with criminal charges for an impaired driver. On January 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 am, members of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision in the Williams Avenue […]
This info-graphic has been provided by the Northwestern Health Unit to gauge the risk of frostbite under different wind and temperature conditions. Get outside and have fun this winter – but keep safe!
Tonight will have periods of light snow overnight with a low of -24C (-11F) Friday will be sunny and clear with a high of -14 (7) and a low of -23 (-9). Saturday will see more sun with a high of -11 (12). With a chance of overnight flurries and […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
An annual Christmas tradition will seem a bit different this year as the Cridland family prepare for the Community Christmas Dinner without their patriarch. The Cridlands have been at the helm of the annual Community Christmas Dinner celebrations since 2019, and hosting from the Flint House restaurant beginning the year […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Safeway is hosting its annual food bank donation and fundraising drive for the Salvation Army. According to Keifer Childerhose, store manager of Safeway, they are nearing the fundraising goal for the Salvation Army. Moreover, Childerhose is proud to participate in the fundraising efforts and is happy to […]
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Time is running out to purchase the hottest stocking stuffer in town -tickets to the Riverside 50/50 draw. Tickets for the next Riverside 50/50, Ring in the Riches, are available now at www.riverside5050.ca or by calling the Foundation Office to arrange for offline sales. Offline sales will close on Friday, […]
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Fort Frances Branch, in partnership with the Northwestern Health Unit, is hosting a Holidays Together event. Each day from December 28-30 from 10 30 a.m. -3;30 p.m. and December 31 from noon to 4 p.m., gather at the CMHA office, 612 Portage Ave. For an […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A routine traffic stop for expired validation ended with criminal charges for an impaired driver. On December 15, 2024, at approximately 1:00 am, a member of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
After almost two months of uncertainty, the town of Fort Frances has a new sitting councillor. Following a special meeting of town council last night, William Morrison Jr. was appointed to fill the council vacancy that was created in October 2024 when then-councillor Mandi Olson announced her resignation. Morrison was […]
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A court date has been set for Ann Rousseau to enter a plea. Rousseau is expected to enter a guilty plea and face sentencing on December 20 at the Fort Frances courthouse. Rousseau, a 59 year old woman from LaVallee, is facing charges related to the theft of mail from […]
