From the OPP
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

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

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

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

Assuming Rainy Lake is adequately frozen by New Year’s Day, the Voyageur Lions Club will continue the annual tradition of their polar plunge with fundraisers plunging into the icy waters of Rainy Lake. Bill Michl is organizing the event for the Voyageur Lions. He says they’re hoping the event grows […]

From Beyak Automotive Group
Press release

The Beyak Automotive Group is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Eckman Chevrolet GMC in International Falls, Minn., effective January 8, 2024. Under its new name, Border Chevrolet GMC will join Sunset Country Ford, Fort Frances GM, the Fort Frances Collision Centre along with Dryden GM and Sioux Lookout […]