Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Town of Fort Frances has approved the reconstruction of Third Street between Central Avenue and York Avenue. Starting next in spring next year, that bumpy and degraded section of road will be rebuilt into a new section. “I’m wondering how we’re going to address the bridge line up, particularly […]
Local gardeners are working together to provide native plants suitable for the pollinators in the region to feed on as they pursue their migratory patterns. Lindsay Hamilton is a local gardener and member of the Rainy River District Stewardship (RRDS). She is part of the group that has planted a […]
There are places to go, if you have nowhere to be every day. A number of different organizations in Fort Frances are open for those looking for daily care and support. “They come from all over,” said Monica Sus, care worker at the Fort Frances Family Centre. “When we started, […]
Tonight will see clear skies and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 30 (86) and a low of 19 (66). Friday will again see sunny skies during the day and cloudy periods with a chance of showers overnight with […]
Town Council were treated to an update on capital projects underway across the municipality during the regular meeting on Monday, July 8. Here’s what’s going on with ongoing infrastructure upgrades: Pool: The pool was filled on July 1st/2nd and the process is underway to balance the chemicals, get the Dry-O-Tron […]
The new summer seed library at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre was created to promote gardening and sharing of seeds. It was launched on May 24, 2024, and is aimed at everyone who wants to learn more about gardening. “The seed library here at the Fort Frances Public […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms with a low of 15 C (59). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 28 (82) and a low of 17 (63). Thursday will continue to see sunny and clear skies with […]
Last Friday, June 28, the Memorial Sports Centre announced the first round of swimming lessons since the pool closed for renovations in November 2023. The pool was closed when an engineering report revealed that the wooden columns holding up the roof had rotted. Initially the hope was to reopen in […]
The TD Summer Reading Club is a great opportunity to encourage kids to keep track of their summer reading, and earn cool prizes along the way. The program, run by the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, not only tracks individual results, but measures the reading progress of all participants, […]
Question: What is calendar parking? Answer: Calendar Parking is having vehicles only allowed to park on one side of the road, with sides rotating on odd and even days. Signage is throughout town to reflect allowable days. Q: What times is it in effect? A: 24 hours it’s enforced, with […]
The Town of Fort Frances would like to address a recent article regarding former councillor David Kircher’s filed legal proceedings against the Town of Fort Frances, specifically to convey disappointment in the highlighting of accusations towards specific employees. We will not be providing comments on the proceedings at this time, […]
Multiple organizations working within Fort Frances received a cash investment that will help them continue in their efforts to benefit local youth. At last Monday’s meeting of town council, the recipients of the annual Moffat Family Fund grant. were announced by Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas. “One of the benefits […]
