Dear editor, Another great Rainy River Walleye Tournament…. 25 years and counting. The organizers of the RRWT did an amazing job of putting together a truly COMMUNITY Fes- tival. It was another example of why our little communities across the Rainy River District are so successful and import- ant to […]
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By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances has officially begun its annual budget process, and has heard from several citizens regarding where its attention, and a portion of its money, should be spent. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, the 2025 budget process was officially started with deliberations and a public […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Monday, September 30, 2024, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada, and local organizations and agencies have banded together to offer a handful of events to honour it. The Truth and Reconciliation Committee is a group of more than a dozen local organizations who have worked together […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Work has completed on a building in Fort Frances that aims to provide help and hope to those struggling with myriad difficulties in the community. In a special celebratory ceremony held on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Church Street on Thursday, September 19, 2024, town representatives, organization representatives and […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
It was another homecoming game to remember as the FFHS Muskie defense pitched its second consecutive shutout and the offense executed well as the Muskies surged to a 35-0 win. The scoring started with Senior Griffin Webb when he made a short touchdown run in the first quarter for the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The longer they stood on stage and the more teams from the day one top five whose hands they shook, the more Vince and Vance Allan were convinced they’d win. When day one leaders Pete Medved and Raymond King pulled four small fish out of their live well after their […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances has declared the week of Monday, September 23, 2024 through to Monday, September 30, 2024 as Truth and Reconciliation Week ahead of next Monday’s National observance and Honour Walk. In a special ceremony and flag raising held at the Fort Frances Civic Centre yesterday, mayor […]
Staff
Molly Carlson went into day three at the first high dive World Cup event of the year in third place but an uncharacteristic mistake by a four-time world champion enabled her to leap to the top. Rhiannan Iffland of Australia had led the women’s 20m diving competition through the first […]
By Debbie Ballard
I’ve come to realize that the older you get, the more you have grief in your life. It is inevitable that you will lose parents or siblings, your spouse, friends or relatives or a pet. Even that most painful of losses, a child or grandchild, can force its way into […]
From Ontario
Press release
Press release
The Ontario government is investing $1.28 million in seven research projects to help farmers increase their long-term productivity and competitiveness. The funding through the Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario’s (ARIO) Innovative Breeding Research Program (IBRP) will help create new tailored plant varieties and livestock for the province’s domestic food supply […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Brielmann family runs a farm of 9,600 acres in the Pinewood area, growing corn, canola, soybeans and wheat, but over the years their operations have expanded, now serving farmers across the District. In addition to their own farm, the family also operates Pinewood Crop Services which serves agriculture operations […]
Staff
Reaching 100 years old might make some feel entitled to slow down and take a break. Not so for the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances. The club turns 100 on September 29, but have dedicated the entire year to doubling down on their charitable work, with a new 100-themed surprise […]
