The Fort Frances Lakers are hosting a pair of events this weekend. Come out support the team, and have some fun! Go Lakers! Treaty Night The Fort Frances Lakers will partner with Seven Generations Education Institute to host Treaty Night on Friday, October 6. The event is being held to […]
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The town has been without curbside recycling pick-up since late May, but the wait is almost over! Richard Wieringa Construction has been hard at work, building a new recycling centre. This photo was taken a few days ago, with progress going at a fast pace. The new centre is expected […]
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The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary in teaming up with the Cabin Country Quilt Guild and Betty’s of Fort Frances to host a special two-day fundraising event all about the joys of quilting. Scheduled to run Friday, October 13, 2023 and Saturday October 14, 2023, at the Zion Lutheran Church in […]
(FORT FRANCES) – On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in Couchiching First Nation where a vehicle, cash and controlled substances (oxycodone and hydromorphone) were seized estimated to be in excess of $100,000. Members of the OPP […]
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The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is hoping to get local businesses and organizations in the spooky spirit and participate in a friendly competition celebrating Halloween. The Museum is inviting businesses and organizations to decorate their windows and storefronts. The event does not only apply to Scott Street as […]
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years — has announced “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2023. This year’s focus on cooking safety comes in response […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a stolen firearm. On September 28, 2023 at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP received a report of a theft of a firearm and case from […]
The Western Hockey League announced yesterday that Kevin Constantine, Head Coach of the Wenatchee Wild, has been suspended indefinitely after it was determined through an independent investigation he violated the WHL Standard of Conduct policies by making derogatory comments of a discriminatory nature. Should Constantine wish to return to coaching […]
Full list of award winners: Customer Service (Individual) – Giselle Struch-Gray Customer Service (Business) – RPM Powersports Home-Based Business of the Year – Batter & Cream Baking Co. New Business Award (1-3 years) – Hallett Brewing Trainer of the Year – Warehouse One & Sunset Dynasty Construction (tied) Indigenous Business […]
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Disclaimer: this story contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know are strug- gling with suicidal thoughts you can call 988 Ann McEwen had a 30-year career with the OPP and in the last two years was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Since her diagnosis she […]
The week leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023, was filled with plenty of events and activities organized by a multi-agency committee that was working to spread knowledge of traditional Indigenous practices and crafts within the Town of Fort Frances and neighbouring […]
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The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is looking to add a little fear to your Halloween season with Scare in the Square movie nights. On Wednesday Oct. 11 and 18 the museum is opening up Rainy Lake Square to show Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream respectively. Museum Program […]






