Tonight will be cloudy with periods of rain or snow and a low of -1 C (30 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow during the day and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of -2 (28) and a low of -11 (12). Saturday will continue […]

A trustee at the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) has resigned. At the beginning of the RRDSB board meeting last night, chair Kathryn Pierroz said the board accepts trustee Michael Graham’s letter of resignation and declares the trustee seat vacant for the Town of Fort Frances and Unorganized Areas […]

Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

This Valentine’s Day is the first year that Community Living Fort Frances District will host a Makeover Event for service users. The event is held in partnership with a young, local entrepreneur who will kick start her new makeup artist business, Milo’s Makeup, by offering free makeovers to the community. […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Registration for the 82nd Rainy River District festival of the Performing Arts is now open, and those performers in the district who are looking to show off their stuff are invited to apply. Scheduled to run from Thursday, April 4, 2024, to Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Festival is once […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

While the pool is currently closed, residents of the Town of Fort Frances will have noticed that there have been additions to the offerings from the Town’s recreation department to help offset the missing aquatics programs. These programs are, in-part, a product of the work of the Town’s new Recreation […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

There are many challenges that come with managing personal finances, many of which are exacerbated in an economic climate that sees costs of living rise while pay remains well behind, and for those living with a condition that can make focus difficult to come by even at the best of […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

If you’re looking to start your retirement planning early, getting into the habits of saving are imperative according to one local financial planner. Rob Georgeson is a Certified Financial Planner with IG Wealth Management. He says that the mechanisms available for saving in Canada have different benefits. “When I have […]

Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

If you’re considering selling your home in the near future, you may have wondered whether renovations are needed before your home goes on the market. And if yes, how much should you invest and what type of remodeling will get your investment back? Caryn Myers, sales representative at RE/MAX NorthWest […]

From Riverside Health Care
Press release

Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has confirmed an end to the Respiratory Outbreak initially declared at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home on January 20, 2024. Visitor restrictions and masking protocols are no longer required; however, Riverside urges all visitors to conduct a self-screening before […]

Tonight will see clearing skies and a low of -5 C (23 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy throughout the day with periods of rain or snow overnight and a high of 5 (41) with a low of 2 (36). Thursday will see cloudy skies with periods of rain or snow […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre has lots of upcoming programming and events for the upcoming months. Starting next week on Feb. 8, the museum is launching Coffee, Tea and History. Sam Manty is the museum’s Program Director. “This is a program geared towards seniors, and also history buffs,” […]