Harold Huntley photo The sun is setting over summer, but Lake despair is stunning, even in the autumn. If you have a great fall photo, send it to us so we can share it with readers! Send your pictures to tips@fortfrances.com.

Joey Hunter, manager at McTaggarts, pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances “Trip of the Month” draw for October today morning. Patricia Hartlin is the winner of the October draw, a trip to Portugal, valued at $3,800.00. Next month’s draw will be for a trip to Puerto Vallarta, valued […]

Merna Emara photo The Rainy Lake Market in Rainy Lake Square was a popular spot for both vendors and patrons this summer. The venue has wound down for the year, but will be back next spring.

Merna Emara photos In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes. Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi’ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of […]

Merna Emara photos In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes. Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi’ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of […]

Merna Emara photos In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes. Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi’ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of […]

Merna Emara photos In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes. Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi’ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of […]

In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes. Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi’ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of bannock and wild […]

Merna Emara photo Yesterday was Orange Shirt Day, a day on Sept. 30 to recognize and honour all Metis, Inuit and First Nation children who were taken away from their parents to go to residential schools. In Fort Frances, Binesiwag Centre for Wellness and the Weechi’ttewin Family Services, made sure […]

Merna Emara photo After several years of negotiating space each winter, RRDSSAB has purchased the Apostolic Way Church, to provide a permanent home for the Out of the Cold shelter. Renovations are currently underway, including roof repairs.

Submitted photo New Gold’s Rainy River site has adopted a rapid screening device, which gives COVID-19 results in as little as an hour. It allows the company to immediately isolate and test employees exhibiting symptoms, without impacting operations.

Rhonda Hyatt photos A grand total of 38 teams signed up to take part in the LaBelle Fall Bass Classic last weekend – one of the last tournaments of the year. The tournament was missing its American regulars, but made up for it with an enthusiastic Canadian showing. Bill Godin […]