A group of tai chi devotees celebrate the end of the Super Summer Programme at the Lions Park in Fort Frances. Sheri DeGagne, left, Josie Miller, instructor Carole Mackintosh, Kathy Guild and Ruth Macedon have been practicing the exercise in the park on Wednesday mornings throughout the summer. Now that […]
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- Allan Bradbury photos
The Fort Frances High School football team started the 2024/25 season in true Muskie fashion – with grit, teamwork and a big win on the scoreboard! The Muskies faced off on Friday afternoon against the John Taylor Pipers, in front of a loud and proud hometown fan base. The Muskies […]
–Allan Bradbury photos
Plumes of powder paint could be seen all along the Fort Frances river front as dozens of community members showed up for a fun evening of colourful exercise. Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre organized their first annual Dagwaagin (Fall) Colour Run, while a variety of community businesses and organizations got involved […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It’s official: after more than a decade, “Boundless” is a dud. At Monday night’s council meeting, Fort Frances town council accepted a report from administration recommending the town begin the process to officially drop the slogan from its branding identity. The report pointed to the slogan having failed to achieve […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A group of volunteers have revived an organization meant to help the Rainy River Public Library be the best it can be. Doug Robinson is one of a group of Rainy River and area residents who are bringing the Friends of the Rainy River Public Library back to life following […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care has secured physician hospital services, including emergency room coverage, at the Rainy River Health Centre from October 1, 2024, to November 22, 2024. Our Team continues to work on scheduling locums for the remainder of 2024 and is actively engaging with Ontario Health to develop a permanent […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Warning: this story contains discussion of suicide There’s a number to call if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, and two local organizations joined forces yesterday to spread the word. Northwestern Ontario Metis Child and Family Services (NWOMFCS) and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Fort Frances Branch were […]
Staff
A special meeting of Emo Council has been scheduled, to hear from the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) regarding the planned relocation of services from the Emo ambulance base. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and will be held at the Emo […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@gmail.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@gmail.com
The 2024-25 Tour De Fort season launches on Sept. 25 with Allison Lupton band at the Townshend Theatre. Lupton brings a career steeped in Canadian folk music history to the first show of the season. Lupton comes from rural roots which she says has impacted her music. “I grew up […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
When they take to the ice on Friday night, the Fort Frances Lakers will hope to improve on a season that saw them finish second from last with a 12 win, 31 loss record with four overtime losses and a pair shootout losses. The staff, consisting of General Manager and […]
Staff
The school year is starting off a little brighter for two Fort Frances students, after being awarded $1,500 scholarships from FirstLight. The company, which works with the Fort Frances dam, announced 10 recipients of 2024-2025 Scholarship Program for Family Members of Company Employees, from across North America. Elizabeth Cousineau and […]
Staff
Atikokan native Alex Sampson will be hitting the America’s Got Talent stage tonight, in the semi-final round. The hit reality show pits a variety of acts against each other, vying for votes to continue through the rounds to the final. Voting from the semi-final round will whittle the show down […]
