Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Warning: this story contains discussion of suicide There’s a number to call if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, and two local organizations joined forces yesterday to spread the word. Northwestern Ontario Metis Child and Family Services (NWOMFCS) and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Fort Frances Branch were […]
The 2024-25 Tour De Fort season launches on Sept. 25 with Allison Lupton band at the Townshend Theatre. Lupton brings a career steeped in Canadian folk music history to the first show of the season. Lupton comes from rural roots which she says has impacted her music. “I grew up […]
