The first annual Farm to Plate Fundraiser in aid of the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir was a huge success on Saturday night at the Barwick Hall. The sold out event saw 300 members of the community come together for a delicious meal which included beef from KB Ranch, Pork […]
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–Allan Bradbury photo
Cornerstone Christian School held it’s annual corn maze fundraiser last weekend in Emo. The event saw over 1,000 people over two days, including a blustery Sunday that showed fall was in the air. Those in attendance got to pet farm animals, go for a hay ride and explore the farm. […]
- Submitted by Robin McCormick
Mildred Allan, left, turns 101 years old on September 23rd. Her sister Gwen Westover joins her for special moments and cake. Several family members visited Mildred too share this birthday with her!
–Allan Bradbury photo
The Fort Frances High School Muskie Girls hockey team was one of several groups who came out to participate in the Canadian Mental Health Association Fort Frances Branch’s glow walk/run. The annual event is held during mental health week in an effort to help reduce the stigma around mental illnesses […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
A previously identified repair to the coolant plant in the ‘52 Canadians rink has ultimately led to a delay in the ice making for the ‘24-25 season, and has left user groups to fill their schedules using other venues and resources. Travis Rob, Manager of Operations and Facilities for the […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Peter Spuzak, an artist from the township of Albertan, Ontario, has always loved art. The Alberton township artist revered the inherent beauty of the natural landscape while working on his family farm. His passion led him to study advertising design at what was then called the Ontario College of Art, […]
From Riverside health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care is happy to announce the expansion of its Assisted Living program in the Rainy River District, with the addition of 28 new Assisted Living spots. Further strengthening this vital support across our communities, this expansion includes seven new spots in the Fort Frances area, 10 in Rainy […]
Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You! Tragically, there were 133 fire-related deaths in Ontario in 2022—the deadliest year in over two decades. In 2023, the province suffered 123 fire-related deaths. Communities have lost mothers, fathers, grandparents and even children—so many years of potential life lost! Being prepared for the […]
This weeks news is a mix of new and old news. Last week I was unable to send emails. Thanks to my daughter Carley who was able to fix the problem (within minutes) I have news this week. What would we do without our kids when is comes to technology! […]
The air feels like fall, and we have had a couple of hard frosts, so I think we are officially into our next season. I do hope we can enjoy some further dry weather. I started to cut my grass over the weekend but didn’t have enough time to finish. […]
The family of Trinity Maggrah, who has been missing since October 2, has established a search booth at the CC Complex parking lot located in Couchiching First Nation. The booth will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Donations of water and food for the searchers on foot […]
- Ken Kellar photo
Fort Frances power Corp responded to the scene of an accident on Friday, October 4, in which a tractor trailer appeared to have pulled down a set of cables and the hydro pole holding them up. It took place at the corner of Central Avenue and Church Street, near the […]
