The Knox United Church in Emo is receiving significant funding to renovate its kitchen area. Kenora–Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, who is also Ontario’s minister of northern development, announced on August 17 that $153,000 would be provided to the church through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in order […]
Local News
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Weechi-it-te-win Family Services, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and the United Native Friendship Centre are partnering up to host a Summer Fun Day on August 25th.( Friday) from 9:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Point Park. Making up the day will be Sunset water sports (waivers must be signed for by parents/guardians […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking input from residents regarding their strategic plan for the next four years. With a recently-launched public survey, residents can voice their concerns for pressing issues, and note some of the town’s most important strengths. A statement on the Town’s website says the strategic […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
An international student says she is worried she will not find accommodations in Fort Frances prior to the start of classes in the fall. Since her visa permit was delayed, Achsah, 19, an incoming student for the practical nursing program at Confederation College, says she was not able to arrange […]
Staff
As construction season continues, so do many capital projects underway across Fort Frances. Transportation Superintendent Cody Vangel was on hand during Monday’s council meeting, to deliver a Capital Report to the Mayor and Council. Here are the highlights of the report: Recycling facilities Curbside recycling has been suspended across Fort […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Salvation Army has been working hard this summer, as usual, to provide needs for the community through a number of different programs. Ryan Daw is a services co-ordinator with the Salvation Army in Fort Frances and has been working with different community groups this year. “We had […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas presented Clinton Gray with his badge in a ceremony at the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Thursday, August 10. Gray has spent most of his life here in Fort Frances save for a short stint in British Columbia. Despite having had jobs in other sectors, […]
Press release
The Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) has received notice that Hydro One will be taking a power outage to perform planned transmission system maintenance resulting in all electrical users in the Town of Fort Frances to be without power on Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
In April of this year, Simeon Firth began reinvigorating the basement of 353 Scott Street Unit 1. With 5,000 square feet at his disposal, Firth saw the potential for a brand new gym. “It’s been quite a journey,” said Firth. “But perfection takes time.” He said he wanted a nice […]
From Riverside
The Fort Frances Power Corporation has announced a power interruption from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2023, as Hydro One performs transmission maintenance. This will affect several Riverside Health Care facilities, including La Verendrye General Hospital and Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, as well as some aspects […]
Tonight will see clearing skies and a low of 8 C (46 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 25 (77) and a low of 18 (64). Saturday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers during the day before becoming […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) is enjoying record high customer satisfaction, and is poised to bring its customer base into the future they need. Following a semi-regular customer engagement survey the FFPC released last year, CEO Joerg Ruppenstein said the corporation has learned quite a bit from its customers, including […]
