There’s a new way to donate to and adopt from Best for Kitty. The cat and kitten rescue organization has launched a new website, bestforkitty.net. The organization’s Facebook page will remain active, but the website provides the convenience of fillable forms for those hoping to foster or adopt, as well […]
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Tonight will be clear with a low of -20 C (-4 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -9 (16) with a low of -11 (12). Friday will see cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of flurries overnight […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating fatal collision involving a pedestrian. On December 20, 2023, shortly after 6:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP Detachment and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a serious collision involving a […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of light snow and a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will see mainly cloudy skies with a chance of flurries during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of -9 (16) and a low of -21 (-6). Thursday will bring […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A local family is once again stepping up to help give everyone a merry Christmas meal, just a day earlier than in years past. The Cridland family of The Flint House restaurant in downtown Fort Frances will be preparing the annual Community Christmas Dinner for those who cannot cook for […]
From the Ontario Historical Society
Press release
Press release
Borderland pride has been awarded the 2022-23 Russell K. Cooper Public Programming Award by the Ontario Historical Society. The OHS Honours and Awards Committee selected Borderland pride as the winner in recognition of the installation of an Ontario Heritage Trust plaque and a series of museum posters recognizing Dianna Boileau’s […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A local family is once again stepping up to help give everyone a merry Christmas meal, just a day earlier than in years past. The Cridland family of The Flint House restaurant in downtown Fort Frances will be preparing the annual Community Christmas Dinner for those who cannot cook for […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A recent vendor event held by a local organization was shut down due to a lack of business license, says a representative of the Town of Fort Frances. Scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023, as part of activities surrounding a hockey game against the visiting Wisconsin Lumberjacks, a vendor event […]
Staff
Residents who feel they were a victim in the recently reported mail thefts have a few options to resolve their concerns, according to a spokesperson for Canada Post. According to a police report, the Fort Frances OPP detachment received a complaint from Canada Post on December 4, that a contract […]
From the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau
Press release
Press release
Fort Frances, ON – Recently, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (FFVB) shared how a $148,300 Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation in 2022 has made a difference with key restoration work at the historic CN train station. Funds from the grant were used to cover the costs for removing, […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will bring mainly cloudy skies during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 2 (36) and a low of -1 (30). Friday will see a mix of sun and […]
(FORT FRANCES) The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received multiple calls regarding individuals venturing out onto the ice this past weekend and is reminding residents of the many dangers that may arise due to thin ice. Even though temperatures have been below zero, the ice remains thin […]
