It’s a lose-lose situation as the owners of the Fort Frances-International Falls bridge struggle to keep up with aging infrastructure, federally-mandated costs, and low traffic numbers. During Saturday, January 11, 2024’s annual general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29 […]
Local News
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Despite challenges, the Town of Fort Frances has plenty to be proud of in 2024, and much to look forward to in 2025, according to its mayor. Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas recently spoke with the Fort Frances Times regarding the ups and downs experienced by the town over the […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On Saturday January 4, 2025, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in collaboration with the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a search warrant on Birch Road in the Town of Fort Frances as part of an on-going criminal investigation. […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the Influenza outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital affecting both in-patient units. Restrictions are no longer in place. We would like to remind everyone that we remain a mask-friendly facility, and we encourage everyone […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of -24 C (-11 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow throughout the day and overnight with a high of -4 (25) and a low of -6 (21). Thursday will continue to see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries during […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
According to a statement from the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service, a Christmas tree drop-off has been organized for Saturday, January 11th from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. “There will be no tree pickup by firefighters this year,” reads the release from Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service officials. […]
Tonight will be cloudy with flurries and a low of -14 C (7 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with cloudy periods and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of -10 (14) and a […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Funding will support Front-End Engineering Design work The federal government is investing more than $2 million in a project that could see a revolutionary new industry take root in Fort Frances. In a media event held yesterday, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Seven Generations Education Institute’s Rainy Lake campus, Thunder […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
In December Tour De Fort announced that Alternative Folk Rockers Shred Kelly would be coming to the Townshend Theatre. The show, which is ticketed separate from the annual passport series, is on Jan. 24. Shred Kelly is based out of British Columbia but vocalist and keyboard player Sage McBride has […]
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 […]
