Reaching 100 years old might make some feel entitled to slow down and take a break. Not so for the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances. The club turns 100 on September 29, but have dedicated the entire year to doubling down on their charitable work, with a new 100-themed surprise […]
Local News
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
It’s not often that you hear of a parent following in their child’s footsteps but that’s exactly what Fort Frances Kiwanis president Dana-Lynn Begin has done. It was Begin’s daughter McKenna who was president before taking on a new role with Kiwanis on a bigger scale as Governor for the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances is celebrating 100 years of existence in town, and two longtime members are reflecting on being part of the club, as well as what it means to serve. For Dana-Lynn Begin and Robin Wright, volunteerism has long been a part of their lives. Begin, […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches with the end of September, local organizations are planning for a string of events to recognize it. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be recognized on Monday, September 30, across Canada, and in Fort Frances, more than a dozen […]
Staff
As cooler weather approaches in Fort Frances, residents are reminded that animals preparing for hibernation, including bears become more active, says a Town of Fort Frances social media post. During this time it is important that garbage is stored safely and securely. Garbage should be in a tied bag and […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Lisa Hughes has joined the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre coming from the Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre where she was previously curator. Originally from Stroud, ON, Hughes has been around the world before she ended up in Fort Frances. “I studied classical studies and I really enjoyed it, […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
The Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) in Fort Frances concluded an investigation with the arrest of two individuals and seizure of drugs, money and a vehicle. In the summer of 2024, the Rainy River District Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) CSCU began a drug trafficking investigation in the Rainy River […]
Staff
The Town of Fort Frances will accept hazardous waste on Saturday at the Public Works depot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hazardous waste includes anything like aerosol cans, pressurized containers, batteries, old paint cans or anything that could be considered harmful to the environment if disposed of in a […]
Staff
The annual Fort Frances Terry Fox Run will take place this Sunday, starting at the Sorting Gap Marina. The run takes place annually on the second Sunday after Labour Day in memory of its namesake who lost his leg to cancer and endeavoured to run across Canada to raise money […]
Staff
The 5-mile rail bridge has been re-opened to rail traffic, but marine traffic won’t resume this season. The 111-year-old lift bridge suffered a catastrophic collapse on August 14. Since then, crews have been working towards a temporary repair, resulting in a stationary bridge for the time being, with a permanent […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Salvation Army and Walmart Canada are once more celebrating the bounty that cooperation can bring to those in need. On the morning of Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Salvation Army Fort Frances auxiliary captain and Walmart Fort Frances general manager Ryan Roberts, along with Salvation Army family services co-ordinator Ryan […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It’s official: after more than a decade, “Boundless” is a dud. At Monday night’s council meeting, Fort Frances town council accepted a report from administration recommending the town begin the process to officially drop the slogan from its branding identity. The report pointed to the slogan having failed to achieve […]
