It might be cold outside, but when hunger strikes, even the squirrels get moving. This little guy was happy to find a stash of sunflower seeds to snack on. Do you have a photo to share, of our local wildlife, your family out having fun, or maybe a spectacular sunset? […]
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Rylee Redford catches some air while sledding. Redford and Lori Leduc were out shooting a video to show kids some of the winter activities available in town. Redford works with UNFC’s Akwe:go program and Leduc is an Urban Indigenous Health Living for children worker. -Allan Bradbury Photo
These two young deer were taking a stroll down Sunset Drive recently. Despite the cold and snowy weather, the town’s wildlife has been as active as ever. If you spot some wildlife in your neck of the woods, take a photo and send it in! Send photos to tips@fortfrances.com. – […]
Outdoor skating is back in full force in Fort Frances. Outdoor rinks have been getting great use from young and old, as a safe way to get out and have fun. The rinks are lit at night, but shacks a required to be closed. Benches have been provided for changing […]
The Fort Frances Fire Department and Fort Frances Power Corporation were on the scene between the 600 and 700 blocks of Scott Street last night to respond to a power outage caused by the downing of several power lines. The outage extended at least from Armit Avenue to Butler Avenue, […]
This mom and her kids got outside to enjoy some fresh air and burn off some energy Tuesday afternoon. Cold weather has made getting outside a little harder but it warmed up a little on Tuesday. Others could be found skating on one of the town’s outdoor ice rinks or […]
The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch #29 presented Christmas Gift baskets to our community First Responders to thank them for their service and dedication to the community. Gift baskets were presented to the Ontario Provincial Police, Treaty Three Police, Rainy River District EMS, and Fort Frances Fire Department. Monetary […]
It may feel like life is as frozen as the Hallett is right now, between plunging temperatures and COVID restrictions putting regular public events on ice. However, school will be heading back as planned on Monday, with the remainder of restrictions scheduled to lift as early as January 26. Even […]
Multiple sightings of snowmen have been reported across the District recently. The seasonal visitors are expected to stay for a while – cold temperatures and snowy conditions tend to increase their numbers. If you’ve spotted one of these visitors in your yard or neighbourhood, take a photo and send it […]
Sunset and Agamiing Drive signs are now being placed by town crews. The official road name change came into effect Jan. 1. Municipal planner Cody Vangel said due to weather conditions, signs will be place over the course of the week. The crew is working from the west to the […]
Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts’ Fort Frances director Carol Derksen, left, and client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor held up the Alzheimer Society flag outside the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Monday morning to help kick off Alzheimer Awareness month in the region. The society has a number of events […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the New Year’s Eve Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Roanna Jourdain of Whitedog, ON with the winning ticket number N-5062709. Jourdain takes home the biggest pot yet of $37,650, with the same amount going to the Foundation. […]
