I am David Kircher, the third generation of my family to call Fort Frances home. I am currently completing my third term as a trustee on the rainy river district school board; I was elected for each of the four year terms. In 1977 I completed my economics degree at […]
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Hello, my name is Steven Maki and I am running for a seat on Town Council. I moved here in 1981 to become a police officer for the Town of Fort Frances. For over 22 years, I served the people of Fort Frances until I changed careers to work at […]
Hello! My name is Mandi Olson, and I am currently running for a council position within our community. I have lived and resided in Fort Frances my whole life and if chosen for council, will work diligently to make our community a home for generations to come. I am a […]
The Fort Frances spray park project is a finalist in the Tbaytel For Good grant program. If it wins, the Make a Big Splash Fort Frances Committee will be awarded $10,000 towards the cost of the project, which has Town approval to be constructed in Legion Park. However, it requires […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
A team of board members is a defining factor of any program that runs like a well oiled machine. When the Board dissipates, the manpower required to keep a program going is lost. Organization and administration tasks get placed on the few remaining and the program becomes less feasible, or […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
This week marks the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters across the country are hosting educational campaigns to remind the community on best practices for fire safety surrounding the theme “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape.” Wayne Riches, captain of fire prevention education for the Fort Frances Fire Department, […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
A partnership with United Native Friendship Centre, North Western Health Unit and Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre (GHAC) has come together to sponsor a 5 km fun run/walk on the Friday before Haloween. The Monster Mash Dash is set to be a fun evening of family fun, costumes and exercise according […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Salvation Army and Walmart Fort Frances have come together to help ensure families in the area who find themselves in need this fall and winter can get the help they deserve. As part of Walmart’s “Fight Hunger, Spark Change” campaign, the local store made a donation of $9,679.86 to […]
The Canadian Mental Health Association has brought a beloved event back to life on October 6, with the first Glow Walk since before Covid. Participants got decked out in glow sticks and luminescent clothing and accessories to feel the glow of good mental health. The Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk […]
Last Sunday, the annual Life Chain event took place in along Scott Street. The silent vigil is held to support pro-life beliefs, and to honour lives lost to abortion. – Submitted photo
It was an evening of glowing faces and wide smiles, at the 7th annual CMHA Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk. Dozens of walkers took part, with decorations, and even costumes. Ken Kellar photos
Allan Bradbury photo
The Muskie Girls Hockey team held a fundraising barbecue on Saturday, to raise funds for the team. Food and supplies were generously donated by Safeway and A Buck or two. The girls have been busy training, and the season is about to begin.
