From the Fort Frances Lakers
Press Release

FORT FRANCES, ON – After only three home games in the month of October, the Fort Frances Lakers have a busy November planned, with plans to partner with community groups, charitable organizations, and local businesses during the month of November. Tuesday, November 5 vs Ironwood Lumberjacks: A Night Out on Duane, […]

From NOSM University
Press release

The program, which is funded by the Ministry of Health, is run by NOSM University to help Northern Ontario health-care partners recruit various allied health services professionals while providing invaluable, paid workplace experience to interested learners. The program is open to a wide variety of learners in regulated health professions: […]

From Trans Canada Trail
Press release

Trans Canada Trail has opened applications for funding that will support hundreds of trail development and maintenance projects across the country next year. Local trail groups can now apply for grants through three annual funding streams that focus on: Trail Infrastructure and Major Repairs, Greenway Development, and Minor Maintenance. Applications for […]

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Award-winning country musician Tim Hicks will take the Townshend Theatre Stage on November 5. Tickets are still available to see the acoustic show, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available while quantities last from Ski’s Variety and the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre.- For a full interview with […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

After a two-week delay, house league games in the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association (FFMHA) began this week. On October 17 FFMHA posted on their Facebook page that house league games would be cancelled and converted to practice times until further notice. “We regret to inform you that all House […]

Staff

Mayor Andrew Hallikas is stepping back from his role to focus on his health. The Town of Fort Frances announced in a public statement on October 25 that Hallikas will be taking a temporary leave of absence to focus on his health. “This decision was not made lightly, as Mayor […]