Tonight will see cloudy skies with periods of snow ending near midnight and a low of -23 C (-9 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of -13 (9) and a low of -24 (-11). Thursday will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a chance […]
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From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying an individual linked to a break and enter in Fort Frances. On February 19, 2024, the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a residence in the 200 block of Fifth […]
Tonight will be cloudy with flurries ending near midnight then clearing with a low of -19 (-2). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of -7 (19) and a low of -18 (0). Saturday will once again see sunny and clear skies with a high of 7 (45) […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board has received occupancy for their new addition intended to provide more space for students at St. Mary School west of Fort Frances. At the board meeting on February 20, Laura Mills, superintendent of business and treasurer for the board, provided a brief update of […]
Tonight will see clearing skies with a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will bring mainly sunny skies with a chance of flurries during the day, with cloudy periods and a continuing chance of flurries overnight with a high of 2 (36) and a low of -22 (-8). Friday […]
Staff
Town council has directed staff to request an investigation by the Integrity commissioner, around a possible municipal code of conduct violation by Coun David Kircher. The directive came as a resolution after the in camera portion of last week’s council meeting. According to Mayor Andrew Hallikas, the request will come […]
Staff
Town council is moving forward with its plan to create an inviting landscape to feature the historic forestry vessels, the Hallett and Owandem. On Tuesday night’s council meeting, councillors were presented with four draft options, created by Little Bluestem – a Winnipeg-based landscape design firm, contracted to reimagine the waterfront […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -21 C (-6 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries during the day, remaining partly cloudy overnight with a continuing chance of flurries and a high of -14 […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
As part of a government initiative, two local organizations are being recognized for the work they do that benefits the entire community. The Northwestern Ontario Metis Child and Family Services (NWOMCFS) Fort Frances branch and Northwest Community Legal Clinic (NCLC) Fort Frances branch are both the recipients of the Ontario […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Last Thursday night the Town of Fort Frances Recreation and Culture department held an open house for residents to be able to contribute to the ongoing construction of a recreation master plan. The town has engaged consulting firm RJ Burnside to assist with creating the plan. Town staff as well […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
A few accessibility upgrades will be included in the current pool renovation at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances, says Nathan Young, recreation & culture manager, raising high hopes that individuals who need support getting into the pool will be able to participate in future swim activities. “Currently, we […]
(FORT FRANCES) – The North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to announce that Staff Sergeant Greg Given of the Thunder Bay Provincial Communications Centre, is promoted to the rank of Inspector and becomes Commander, Rainy River District Detachment, effective February 12, 2024. Inspector Given holds a Bachelor of […]
