– Liam Oliver Neilson photo

After another summer of detours, all four lanes of King’s Highway at Central Avenue have reopened to traffic as of this morning. Motorists should be advised that lane markers have not been painted, though temporary lane markers are in place to keep drivers in the proper lanes.

–Allan Bradbury photos

A last gasp goal by Lamar Lucas of CJ Contracting just sneaks past the outstretched arm of Manitou Forest Products goalkeeper Mark Faragher. The game winner capped a furious second half that saw all three goals as CJ Contracting ended the season on a high note winning 2-1 over Manitou […]

–Allan Bradbury photos

Rob Donaldson, left, drummer Bill Shine, Brent Newman and Jim Newman of Rough Cut Pine brought a vast array of tunes to Scott St. from Rainy Lake Square last night. Playing everything from Bruce Springsteen to The Band and even mixing in a few originals, they had many music lovers […]

–Allan Bradbury photos

Local rockers Thinking of Pinky were the third act in the Summer Sounds in the Square series at Rainy Lake Square hosted by the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. The band played a great show despite some technical difficulties changing the set list, even adding a few new songs […]

– Ken Kellar photo

Angie Korzinski of Rusty Myers pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for August this morning. Ria Cuthbertson is the winner of a La Romana Dominican Republic trip, valued at $4,200.00. Next month’s draw is for a Rocky Mountain Ski Package ($4,000).

– Allan Bradbury photo

The cast and crew of Row i Theatre’s annual summer camp took a moment for a group photo ahead of their final performance on Friday, July 10. The summer camp featured a week of singing, dancing and acting to inspire District youth to appreciate performing arts, and they capped the […]

– Liam Oliver Neilson photo

Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) CAO Nadine Cousineau, left, received a portion of the Moffat Family Fund on behalf of the Friends of the Fort Frances Public Library from mayor Andrew Hallikas at last night’s meeting of Town Council. The annual fund saw 19 local organizations receive a […]

– Fort Frances Nursery School photos

The Fort Frances Nursery School made the most of a warm, sunny day last Thursday, June 11, as they celebrated the end of their school year with a fun – and foam – filled day at the Legion Park, complete with train rides and lots of time on the park […]

– Ken Kellar photo

Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas, along with town staff, councillors, along with members and supporters of the local 2SLGBTQIA+ marked the beginning of Pride Month in Fort Frances with a flag raising at the Civic Centre on Friday, June 5, 2026. The mayor also read out a proclamation officially declaring […]

– Ken Kellar photo

Vanessa Hebert of Solutions Bookkeeping Services in Fort Frances pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for June yesterday morning. Bob and Mary Beth Tkachuk of Fort Frances are the winners of a Quebec Charm and Montreal Vibe trip, valued at $4,100. Next month’s […]

–Allan Bradbury photo

Northwestern Ontario Counselling & Consulting (NWOCC) co-owners Brady Heyens, left, and Kaylee Heyens-McMahon, right, hold the ribbon while Mayor Andrew Hallikas cuts it, to mark the official opening of their new office space this morning. Following extensive renovations, the new office occupies the former A Buck or Two location at […]