Tonight will be clear with a low of 9 C (48 F). Tomorrow will see sunny skies in the morning with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon and a chance of showers, with cloudy skies and a chance of showers overnight and a high of 15 (59) with a low of […]
Local News
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A new intersection could be on the way for drivers in Fort Frances, which could help to relieve traffic congestion in the centre of town. At Tuesday night’s meeting of town council, a report was brought before councillors that will kick off the process of replacing the Central Avenue intersection […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Riverside Health Care is excited to announce its annual Public Mammography Blitz at La Verendrye General Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Women aged 40 and older are invited to walk in for a mammogram—an essential screening […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(Fort Frances, ON) – On October 10, 2024, just before 3:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northwest Region Emergency Response Team located the missing 23-year-old female deceased. The death is not considered suspicious and foul play is not suspected. The OPP would like to thank the public and supporting […]
Staff
Ghosts and ghouls will be on the move this Halloween, back to the library parking lot. Trunk or Treat is returning to the parking lot of the Fort Frances Public Library TechnologyCentre, from 5-7 p.m. on October 31. The popular event, which has hundreds of kids visit decorated trunks for […]
The nominations are in for the 2024 Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The awards banquet will be held October 16 at la Place Rendez-Vous. and tickets are being sold. To purchase, e-mail thefort@fortfranceschamber.com or call 807-274-5773. Business Awards 2024 Nominees Customer Service: Individual Vanessa Ward – Solutions Bookkeeping […]
From the RRFDC
Press release
Press release
Join us as we celebrate Small Business Week (October 21-25, 2024) with a series of informative seminars and an open house, designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners thrive. Whether you’re just starting your business journey or looking to expand, we have something for everyone! 1. Starting a Business […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
A previously identified repair to the coolant plant in the ‘52 Canadians rink has ultimately led to a delay in the ice making for the ‘24-25 season, and has left user groups to fill their schedules using other venues and resources. Travis Rob, Manager of Operations and Facilities for the […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Peter Spuzak, an artist from the township of Albertan, Ontario, has always loved art. The Alberton township artist revered the inherent beauty of the natural landscape while working on his family farm. His passion led him to study advertising design at what was then called the Ontario College of Art, […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Kids and Company, promoters of children’s entertainment in the Rainy River District, has announced the lineup for their 2024-25 season. “This season is Kids and Company’s 30th anniversary, so we are excited to make all the shows free for everybody in the community, we’re not charging any admission price this […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances is spending $125,000 in emergency capital expenditure following the discovery that another sanitary lift station in town has suffered an outage, but the final cost could be higher. In a report to council from the town’s administration, it was discovered on Sunday, September 15, 2024, that the drywell […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Lindsay Hamilton has been a therapist with other organizations in the Fort Frances area for several years but has been working for about a year to open an independent practice. Dust Off the Soul (DOTS) Art Therapy is the new practice’s name and it’s located at 265 Scott St. the […]
