The annual Friends of the Fort Frances Library book sale fundraiser returned to the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) on Saturday, offering bargain hunters a chance to score a well-loved book, DVD, record and more, all while supporting the Friends of the Library in their mission of raising […]
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– Ken Kellar photo
The very popular Community Garage Sale, begun last year as an initiative from the Town of Fort Frances, was held on the 52 Canadians Arena surface on Saturday. Dozens of sellers, and dozens more bargain hunters, attended the event, ensuring the second-hand market in Fort Frances is strong with those […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services, and the Rainy River District Paramedic Services were set up at Canadian Tire on Saturday for Emergency Services Day, featuring Sparky the Fire Dog, a chance to check out fire trucks and ambulances, and earn some fun prizes, like a new bike. Below, Brett […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.con
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.con
The District of Rainy River Services Board is looking for community input on the development of its next five year plan on housing and homelessness. So, DRRSB is issuing a district wide survey, and hosting a series of “community conversations.” “The updated 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan will outline current […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journ
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journ
A wildfire north of Thunder Bay was declared out on Tuesday almost as quickly as it was spotted, while overall statistics show the provincial fire season has so far been much worse than last year. According to Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency, the fire at Baldhead […]
By Marissa Lentz-McGrath
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TimminsToday.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TimminsToday.com
Michel Koostachin is one of many who have made the trip to Queen’s Park in recent weeks. He and other northern leaders are raising red flags over Bill 5. The bill, Protecting Ontario by Enabling Economic Growth Act, would grant the Ontario government powers to exempt developers from environmental laws, municipal […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
An ex-law dean, who is believed to be hiding out in Switzerland, has been ordered to pay back more than a half a million dollars in phony expenses he filed to the University of Manitoba. Jonathan Black-Branch owes his former employer $682,449.41, as per a default judgment from the Manitoba […]
By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The public has an opportunity to learn more about a pair of energy projects planned for Fort Frances that could significantly contribute to the municipality once they are up and running. FirstLight Energy will be holding an open house information session about its proposed Solar Panel array and Battery Energy […]
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The annual Strawberry Social returns this June with a delicious opportunity to support the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary. The beloved community event will take place from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Senior Centre on Thursday, June 12, 2025, so even if the weather is less than […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) welcomed the province’s continued focus on the North with its investments in economic development, infrastructure, and regional growth with the release of the 2025 Ontario Budget. Highlights for Northwestern Ontario included the province’s continued expansion of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), a […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
TORONTO – First Nations leaders made a strong case against Bill 5 at committee hearings this week, Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa said Friday. “They made it very clear – this is a very wrong move on the part of the government,” Mamakwa told Newswatch. “The government talks about its duty […]
By Anushka Yadav
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Pointer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Pointer
As stakeholders in Ontario’s energy sector stare down the complex challenge of transitioning to sustainable forms of electricity generation, one thing is clear: the road to a clean energy future will not be built unless there is a skilled workforce to pave it. In January 2025, just before Premier Doug […]
