(Fort Frances, ON) – Fire Chief Tyler Moffitt is calling on all residents of Fort Frances and the surrounding area to practice Holiday Fire & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety. Being prepared to act in the event of a fire or CO incident can start with simply pressing the test button […]
Local News
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
In a year underlined by increasing costs of living, the Salvation Army in Fort Frances is feeling the pinch, but is committed to providing those in need in the area with a happy Christmas. The local organization is in full swing of its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign and its Christmas […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
WARNING: this story involves details of residential schools and may be distressing for some readers. Work is ongoing on a parcel of land where potential graves of Residential School Students could be located, but it will take some time yet before any concrete answers are found. In a press release […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The Boys’ Drumming Group has been a source of pride and connection for many students at Robert Moore School, and the Ojibwe language club for elementary school students has also engaged young people in a love for learning language. “The number is just growing and growing,” said the presenter at […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The Techways Program has provided elementary school students with an introduction to the skilled trades through hands-on learning over the past 5 years. The program meets future needs for more people in the skilled trades workforce and prepares students for newly implemented technological education requirements for graduation. It also positions […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Last Wednesday morning, students at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) presented what they had learned over the last several weeks in the course of their co-op job experiences across the district. Sarah Arpin is one of the teachers who supervises the co-op class. “The Co-op program is an opportunity for […]
From the RRDSB
Press release
Press release
At the annual meeting of the Rainy River District School Board of Trustees on December 5, 2023, Trustee Kathryn Pierroz was elected as Chair and Trustee Mike Walchuk was elected as Vice Chair. Trustee, Kathryn Pierroz, who represents the Townships of Alberton and La Vallee, and the communities of Miscampbell, […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police are asking witnesses and victims of an early morning incident to contact them, to aid their investigation. Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with theft of a motor vehicle, impaired operation, and […]
Staff
The Town of Fort Frances welcomed several new staff members at last night’s council meeting. Penny Hutton has rejoined the team at the Civic Centre, to fill the role of deputy treasurer. Although her role doesn’t officially begin until December 15, she was in attendance at last night’s meeting. The […]
Tonight will begin partly cloudy but clearing late in the evening with a high of -7 C (19 F) and a low of -19 (-2). Tomorrow will be sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -3 (27) with a low of -2 (28). Thursday will […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital. This outbreak is isolated to a few patients on the first floor of the facility. Extra measures are also in place to prevent spread, including enhanced masking, reduced visitation and […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Now occupying the former space of Suds & Tubs on Portage Ave. The Laundry Centre or TLC for short is offering more than just a space to wash clothes. TLC held its grand opening on Nov. 28 owner Jordan DeGagne says they hope to be a spot for people on […]
