Tonight will be clear with a low of -8 C (18 F). Tomorrow will see mainly sunny skies during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 2 (36) with a low of -13 (9). Thursday will be sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Fort Frances Town Council, Mayor Andrew Hallikas proclaimed that Duane and Grace Cridland are the 2023 Fort Frances Citizens of the year. “It is a great pleasure to announce that Duane and Grace have been nominated by their peers and selected as this year’s […]

Staff

Bridge stakeholders have begun a dialogue about the International Bridge in Fort Frances, and there’s much to feel hopeful about, said Fort Frances Mayor Andrew Hallikas. Last week, a meeting of nearly two dozen stakeholders, including First Nations, corporate interests, municipal, provincial and federal governments and stakeholders from the U.S. […]

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In the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, it’s easy to get swept away by the dazzling lights of big-box retailers and online giants. However, hidden amidst the glow of the holiday frenzy are the unsung heroes of the shopping world – the small, local shops that form the heart […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

For over 20 years the Fort Frances Community chest has been helping local families with urgent financial needs surrounding medical issues. The fund was initially set up and hosted an annual dinner to give funds to a single family in need, but changed one year after that family returned some […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

$5 from every scrunchie sale will support the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope As November marks Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario, a local business is once again stepping up to hold a fundraiser to support women in need. Beginning yesterday, Monday, November 13, 2023, and running until […]

From the OPP
Press release

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an incident at a local residence. On November 5, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment responded to an incident at a local residence on Sixth […]

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Last Friday, Mayor Andrew Hallikas along with fellow Councilors, and Municipal Staff gathered to officially inaugurate our brand new recycling facility. The new building comes with significant enhancements and as such the Town has announced that with the resumption of curbside pickup, glass containers can now be included in the […]

Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will continue to see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries during the day, with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -1 (30) with a low of -9 (16). Saturday will […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Staff availability will see the Out of the Cold Warming Centre open almost a week earlier than planned, but funding levels ultimately limit the duration of their season As the temperature continues to drop and the colder months of the year roll inexorably towards the district, the Out of the […]