Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will see cloudy skies with a chance of showers during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of 24 (75) and a low of 16 (61). Saturday brings a mix […]
Local News
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After serving less than a year in prison, Lindsey Coyle will be released on parole this September with the duration of her sentence to be served at home in Fort Frances. According to the Parole Board of Canada (PBC): “Parole is part of a sentence and may be granted only […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances is continuing on its path to set a new vision for its future by drafting the official policies that will get it there. The town has been working on creating a new Official Plan and Zoning By-law in 2023, updating two key pieces of municipal […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
It took a while for construction to get finished but since reopening the pool at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances has seen lots of activity. Recreation and Aquatics Supervisor Ria Cuthbertson says that there has been a great uptake for all of the programs offered at the pool. […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances town council is looking for further solutions to ongoing issues at the Rainy Lake Square. During Monday night’s meeting of council, correspondence was received from Ink Spotz Apparel+ owner Scott Krienke-Turvey regarding what he said are recurring issues with loitering, and drug and alcohol use at the Rainy […]
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 COVID-19 outbreak at Rainy River Health Centre. We would like to remind everyone that we remain a mask-friendly facility and we encourage our team members and visitors to be diligent in always preventing […]
From NOHFC
Press Release
Press Release
FORT FRANCES – The Ontario government is providing more than $583,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to three community infrastructure development projects in the Town of Fort Frances. This investment will improve emergency preparedness and prolong the life of important community assets in Northwestern Ontario. “Today’s announcement […]
Staff
The Town of Fort Frances is hosting a public open house, tonight, August 8, regarding our New Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review. The open house will run from 6-8 p.m., with a presentation at 6;15 p.m., at La Place Rendez-Vous, 1201 Idylwild Drive The Official Plan is a […]
Staff
Owning your place of business brings both freedom and risk. To help business owners and owners-to-be navigate the pros, cons and potential pitfalls of one of the most critical decisions of entrepreneurship, the Rainy River Future Development Corporation is offering a free seminar, called “Unlock the Secrets to Successful Commercial […]
Tonight will be cloudy with showers and a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 19 (66) and a low of 10 (50). Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud during […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After a stint at the Fort Frances Museum, Samantha Manty has returned to the children’s department at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC). It’s been almost a month since Manty returned following the departure of Brittany Renaud who resigned in the spring. Manty, who was in the position […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A long-running store in downtown Fort Frances has a new owner and name, and will aim to keep selling the items customers have come to expect while expanding on new offerings for others. Dene Anderson is the new owner of the store formerly known as Living Arts, which has become […]
