The very popular Community Garage Sale, begun last year as an initiative from the Town of Fort Frances, was held on the 52 Canadians Arena surface on Saturday. Dozens of sellers, and dozens more bargain hunters, attended the event, ensuring the second-hand market in Fort Frances is strong with those […]
Photo Gallery
– Ken Kellar photo
Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services, and the Rainy River District Paramedic Services were set up at Canadian Tire on Saturday for Emergency Services Day, featuring Sparky the Fire Dog, a chance to check out fire trucks and ambulances, and earn some fun prizes, like a new bike. Below, Brett […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
Scaffolding has begun to go up around the water tower as crews begin to undertake substantial renovation work. The scaffolding and a shroud that will be erected will allow crews to sandblast the exterior coating. The project is comprised of both interior and exterior work on the tower and cost […]
– Chapple, Emo and LaVallee Fire and Emergency Services Department photo
The Chapple, Emo and LaVallee Fire and Emergency Services Department may have averted catastrophe last night after they responded to “multiple reports” of a grass fire located near Little Pine Lake on Hwy 71. According to a Facebook post from the Department, they decided to check it out in a […]
– Allan Bradbury photos
Students and staff at St. Mary School have been hard at work for months preparing for their performance of The Wizard of Oz, put on in the school gym last Thursday, May 15, 2025. The stage adaptation of the classic 1939 put on by the St. Mary School Drama Club […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Staff, volunteers and more were cooking and serving up a storm at the Fort Frances paramedic station on Scott Street yesterday, May 19, 2025, as the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) kicked off Paramedic Services Week to give back to the community and celebrate our local paramedics. DRRSB […]
– Ken Kellar photos
The local Flora’s Walk for Perinatal Mental Health saw more than 100 participants turn out to the Sorting Gap Marina to take part in the awareness and fundraiser event on Friday, May 9, 2025. As part of the event, Team Northwestern Ontario raised more than $6,000 part of the more […]
– Robin McCormick photos
Norma Reather, left, and Pauline Hyatt prepare to deliver cookies for Sweet Smiles Big Impact Fundraiser. Tim Hortons and The Canadian Mental Health Association of Fort Frances Branch were overwhelmed with the support of those purchasing cookies for the “ Sweet Smiles, Big Impact” annual fundraiser. April 28 – May […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Maverick, left, Stephanie and Neviah Baley perused the rows of goods set up at the Sunset Country Metis Community Centre in Fort Frances on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as part of the Kiwanis Club’s Small Hands, Big Hearts Kid’s Market, where youth could find, “buy” and wrap up the perfect […]
From Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services
Press release
Press release
At approximately 16:16 CST yesterday afternoon, Monday, May 12, 2025, Fort Frances Fire Rescue responded to a reported salvage fire in the industrial park on Pit Road 2. Crews acted quickly to contain and control the fire, successfully preventing further spread. Mutual aid was requested for tanker support, with Alberton […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
The Fort Frances Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) held their annual Mental Health Week community take-out BBQ yesterday, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The always popular event saw lineups in anticipation of lunch and learning materials.
– Ken Kellar photos
The third annual Walk With Our Sisters event took place on Monday, May 5, 2025, beginning at the Fort Frances Senior Centre and proceeding to the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC). The multi-organization event seeks to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, to acknowledge the […]
