By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com

If you’ve been thinking about getting into a new business in northwestern Ontario, there’s an opportunity coming to learn some essential skills and get yourself a leg up. The Northwest Business Centre is now accepting applications for their Starter Company Plus program, a Government of Ontario funded program designed to […]

From Riverside Foundation for Health Care
Press release

It took a bit to find and verify our last jackpot winner, but when she finally answered the call, Barbara Monaghan of Fort Frances was excited to learn she was sitting on a $9,243 ticket! Barbara shared that this was her first time purchasing a Riverside 50/50 ticket. As a […]

Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services
Press release

We Need Your Cooperation! The Fort Frances Fire Rescue department works tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. When a fire occurs, it’s essential that we conduct thorough and accurate investigations to determine the cause. Accurate information is crucial; please report any relevant details, ask questions, and […]

From the NWHU
Press release

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) encourages residents and visitors to enjoy the beautiful weather this summer by getting active and exploring the great outdoors. Whether hitting the trails, out on the water, playing at a park, or having fun at the beach, there are things you can do to ensure you, […]

From Dairy Queen
Press Release

DQ celebrates 40th anniversary of Children’s Miracle Network partnership Toronto, ON (July 24, 2024)—On Thursday, August 8, DQ® Canada’s Miracle Treat Day will help make miracles happen for children receiving care at local children’s hospitals across Canada. For the 22nd year running, participating DQ Canada locations will donate net proceeds […]

Tonight will be clear with a low of 18 C (64 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 28 (82) and a low of 15 (59). Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers during the day with cloudy periods […]

By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Pierre Poilievre says he will “show up” for northwestern Ontario if he is elected Prime Minister in next year’s federal election. The leader of the Conservative Party of Canada was in the Rainy River District this week to kick off a tour of the north of the province as politicians […]

By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre is hoping a stop in the Rainy River District will turn into more votes for his party come next year’s election, and he is promising bigger paycheques, fewer taxes and less crime to those who help him form the next federal government. Poilievre […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

Disclaimer this article contains mentions of suicide. Robin Taylor Wright has been hosting trivia nights at Hallett Brewing for the better part of a year and now he’s hoping to use trivia to shed some light on mental health issues. “I did always want to do a charity thing, just […]

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 18 C (64 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm during the day with cloudy periods and a chance of […]

Staff

Operations resumed at New Gold during the day shift on Saturday July 27. The mine had voluntarily shut down operations following a tragic fatality, which took place on July 24. Counselling was offered to all employees in the wake of the tragedy. According to a release issued by New Gold, operations […]

From the OPP
Press release

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A routine traffic stop resulted in multiple drug charges. Members of the Rainy River District Detachment (Fort Frances) were on general patrol in the Town of Fort Frances when an ALPR hit was activated on a vehicle. Upon speaking to the driver, an open can of liquor […]