Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
Rising costs of living, food insecurity, homelessness and more are all issues facing many people in the area, and thanks to community support, they are all issues the Salvation Army works to help tackle. Salvation Army Fort Frances captain Arthur Heathcote noted that the organization is continuing to see new […]
Last week consultants from Nordicity were in Fort Frances conducting a series of pop up consultations with the public as they develop strategic plans for the Town’s culture department in general and the Fort Frances Museum more specifically. Gaeby Abrahams is a senior consultant with Nordicity and was in town […]
On Thursday June 27, senior citizens of Emo and elsewhere came together in a music video to promote the opening of their new senior centre at Knox United Church. “This is our premier for the music video that was created through seniors’ community grant,” said Cindy Judson, project organizer. “We […]
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Dryden- Fort Frances- Atikokan District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect in the District until Friday, July 12, 2024. The flood watch was initially issued on June 19, and was extended on June 27. Residents in Atikokan, […]
There’s plenty to and do across the district during Canada Day long weekend. Grab the family and head out for days of fun! Fort Frances: Monday July 1 8 – 10 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast Upstairs at the Fort Frances LegionPresented by Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxillary Branch #29 Fort […]
