Fans of tabletop game Warhammer turned out to Betty’s on February 22, 2025 to take part in the store’s second paint and building night. Warhammer is a tactical fantasy game played with armies of custom miniatures that players painstakingly build and paint to their desires. There is also a more […]
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Canadian country musicians Chad Brownlee, Jason McCoy and Jason Blaine lit up the Townshend Theatre stage on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as part of their Great Canadian Road Trip 2.0 tour. The musicians are touring the country, with ten stops remaining in western Canada, bringing their hit songs and friendly […]
By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
In the wake of punishing tariffs imposed by the United States Government and U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada and Ontario are pushing back. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario premier Doug Ford held back to back press conferences yesterday, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, following the imposition of the U.S.’s […]
In yesterday’s issue of the Fort Frances Bulletin, the address of a house that caught fire in the early morning was incorrectly listed as 710 Webster Avenue. In fact, the address of the house was 710 Wright Avenue. The Times apologizes for any confusion this may have caused. Additional information […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
On January 31st, a Thunder Bay judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled Brian Webster, a Calgarian construction worker who engages in “citizen journalism,” pay aggravated damages on summary judgement for suggesting Rainbow Alliance Dryden and some drag performers were “groomers” and “pedophiles” for a drag storytime events […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
A local lawyer is concerned that a rise in hateful rhetoric online will lead to a tragic outcome following the conclusion of legal cases in Dryden and Thunder Bay. Doug Judson, a partner in the Fort Frances law firm, JudsonHowie LLP, represented plaintiffs, Rainbow Alliance Dryden et al. and Crichton […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Muskies gave up a tough goal 30 seconds into Saturday afternoon’s final against the Thomas Aquinas Saints, a deflection made it past goaltender Danielle Schram, and the Muskies struggled on offense for about three quarters of the game, but all that matters is what’s on the board after 60 […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
A back and forth affair between the Dryden Eagles and the Fort Frances Muskies inevitably ended in an extra period Saturday afternoon in Kenora, but the Muskies were able to take advantage and come out on top, securing a spot in OFSAA playoffs. Aiden Jean started the scoring for the […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Rainy River, ON – The Rainy River Clinic is pleased to announce that it is now accepting new patients, provided they reside within the clinic’s established catchment area, which extends as far east as Stratton. This initiative aims to improve healthcare access for individuals and families who have been without […]
From the Border Mayors Alliance
Press release
Press release
March 4, 2025 – Today, U.S. President Donald Trump placed unjustified tariffs on all Canadian goods. This action will affect Canadians across the country, but particularly those in towns and cities along our nation’s border whose economies and communities are deeply intertwined with our American neighbours. As mayors of these […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Missing 19 days of school, or ten percent of the school year, is considered “chronic absenteeism” for students, according to a release from the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB). Moreover, this trend has been more prevalent in northwestern Ontario than the rest of the province. While the Rainy River […]
By Darius Snieckus
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Ontario premier Doug Ford warned sweeping U.S. tariffs could shutter car factories on both sides of the border in 10 days, threatening tens of thousands of jobs in Canada’s $65 billion automotive sector and imperiling the country’s ambitious EV strategy. The across-the-board 25 per cent levy on Canadian exports, and […]
