By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Fort Frances town council is looking for further solutions to ongoing issues at the Rainy Lake Square. During Monday night’s meeting of council, correspondence was received from Ink Spotz Apparel+ owner Scott Krienke-Turvey regarding what he said are recurring issues with loitering, and drug and alcohol use at the Rainy […]

From Riverside Health Care
Press release

Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the COVID-19 outbreak at Rainy River Health Centre. We would like to remind everyone that we remain a mask-friendly facility and we encourage our team members and visitors to be diligent in always preventing […]

From NOHFC
Press Release

FORT FRANCES – The Ontario government is providing more than $583,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to three community infrastructure development projects in the Town of Fort Frances. This investment will improve emergency preparedness and prolong the life of important community assets in Northwestern Ontario. “Today’s announcement […]

Staff

The Town of Fort Frances is hosting a public open house, tonight, August 8, regarding our New Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review. The open house will run from 6-8 p.m., with a presentation at 6;15 p.m., at La Place Rendez-Vous, 1201 Idylwild Drive The Official Plan is a […]

Staff

Owning your place of business brings both freedom and risk. To help business owners and owners-to-be navigate the pros, cons and potential pitfalls of one of the most critical decisions of entrepreneurship, the Rainy River Future Development Corporation is offering a free seminar, called “Unlock the Secrets to Successful Commercial […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

After a stint at the Fort Frances Museum, Samantha Manty has returned to the children’s department at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC). It’s been almost a month since Manty returned following the departure of Brittany Renaud who resigned in the spring. Manty, who was in the position […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

A long-running store in downtown Fort Frances has a new owner and name, and will aim to keep selling the items customers have come to expect while expanding on new offerings for others. Dene Anderson is the new owner of the store formerly known as Living Arts, which has become […]

By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com

If you’ve been thinking about getting into a new business in northwestern Ontario, there’s an opportunity coming to learn some essential skills and get yourself a leg up. The Northwest Business Centre is now accepting applications for their Starter Company Plus program, a Government of Ontario funded program designed to […]

From Riverside Foundation for Health Care
Press release

It took a bit to find and verify our last jackpot winner, but when she finally answered the call, Barbara Monaghan of Fort Frances was excited to learn she was sitting on a $9,243 ticket! Barbara shared that this was her first time purchasing a Riverside 50/50 ticket. As a […]

Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services
Press release

We Need Your Cooperation! The Fort Frances Fire Rescue department works tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. When a fire occurs, it’s essential that we conduct thorough and accurate investigations to determine the cause. Accurate information is crucial; please report any relevant details, ask questions, and […]

From the NWHU
Press release

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) encourages residents and visitors to enjoy the beautiful weather this summer by getting active and exploring the great outdoors. Whether hitting the trails, out on the water, playing at a park, or having fun at the beach, there are things you can do to ensure you, […]