Witnesses reported around 100 vehicles stretching from the intersection of Scott St and Central Ave back as far as the Fort Frances Cemetery. Truckers and their supporters were out in the cold morning air Sunday in a show of solidarity for those protesting vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions in […]
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It may have been a smaller crowd than normal, but for the modest gathering at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29, the annual Super Bowl Party was a success. Old friends broke out the cards, and cribbage boards, or gathered around the dartboard, while they waited for the big game […]
It has been a season of ups and downs for the hometown Fort Frances Lakers hockey team, but they were able to rally for a win, ending the Friday night home game against the Red Lake Miners on a high note. The teams played a double header at the Duke […]
The greenhouse at Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market Garden was transformed into a Valentine’s Day Pop-Up event, with crafters and bakers coming together to offer some sweet deals for Valentine’s gift giving. The event featured local favourites, such as Hen and Chick Baking, Spry Farm honey, Cabin Road, Eat Best Charcuterie […]
With restrictions lifting, many used Super Bowl Sunday as a great excuse to get together to get together. A good sized crowd gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion for the time-honoured Super Bowl Sunday Party, with darts, cribbage, cards and time spent together watching the game. – Allan Bradbury photo
A line of vehicles and protesters, displaying flags and anti-mandate signs, assembled at the Fort Frances international border crossing on Sunday. The protest was peaceful, and police were on hand to ensure the border and roadway remained open. About 30 vehicles, from transports to personal vehicles took part, forming a […]
Students at J.W. Walker school enjoyed a full day of 100 Day activities., earlier this week, for 100’s Day – the annual celebration which is held 100 days into the school year. Educator Hue Eldridge led her students with circle and story time. Throughout the school, kids were crafting, counting […]
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford was in Fort Frances for two days this week, with a series of funding announcements from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund. One of the key pieces was $2.6 million for an expansion at St. Mary Catholic School. Other announcements included $1.7 million to renovate and […]
The Alzheimer Society of Canada recently flew its Forget Me Not flag in the Township of Emo. On hand for the flag presentation was Mary O’Connor, Client Services Co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora Rainy River District, and Emo councillor Lincoln Dunn. According to the Alzheimers Society of Canada, […]
This family of deer takes a stroll each evening, heading south on Erin Crescent, to the delight of many residents. If you have a great photo to share, send it in! Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com. – Diane Fry photo
Getting a little tired of the cold? One of our readers sent in a flashback from summer. Ice fishing is fun for some, but father/son fishing team Daniel Laevens Sr and Jr are looking forward to getting back out on the boat. – Submitted by Mary-Ann Laevens
Baby, it’s cold outside! Fort Frances woke up to a frigid -41C this morning – so cold, we’re sure most of us just wanted to curl back up in bed, like this young deer. But relief is on the way. Environment Canada is predicting this latest cold snap will loosen […]
