-Photo submitted by MaryAnn Laevens Daniel Jr. Laevens holds up one of many fish caught on a weekend catch and release fishing trip with his dad, Daniel Laevens. How have you and your family been spending your time this summer? Take a picture and send it to us, so we […]

The replacement of a fire hydrant on Williams Ave. prompted a precautionary water advisory for area residents. The water isn’t unsafe, but its status is unknown.

-Ken Kellar photo Myron Medicine, left, received a backpack for his kids from Salvation Army Fort Frances corps officer Arthur Heathcote this morning as part of the organization’s efforts to help those in need. The Salvation Army prepared 50 backpacks full of school supplies for families who might be in […]

Henry Zeng photo A reader saw this beautiful view near the Noden Causeway, on Rainy Lake. If you see a beautiful view in our region, take a picture, so we can share it with other readers! Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com. – Henry Zeng photo

Kim Beaudry photo No need to Fear the Moose – just wash your hands and get curling! The sport returns to Fort Frances this fall

Submitted photo Twins Olivia and Noah Sivonen are happy the parks are open again. They go every day with their Mom Mandi. If you have a great picture of your family enjoying everything summer has to offer, send it to us, so we can share it with other readers! Send […]

Summer travels in the district often include a stop at historic Nestor Falls. On a recent summer day small groups would come and go, picnicking and admiring the Falls. With wildlife galore and pleasure boat traffic nearby, plus washroom facilities on site, a stop at the Falls is great family […]

Bassmaster photo Jeff Gustafson ran around on massive Lake St. Clair but was unable to connect with the many smallmouth that live in the lake. – Photo courtesy of Bassmaster

Robin McCormick A downburst hit the farm of Allan McTavish on Aug. 9, blowing down trees up to six feet wide. The weather phenomenon causes violent winds. -Robin McCormick photos

Robin McCormick A downburst hit the farm of Allan McTavish on Aug. 9, blowing down trees up to six feet wide. The weather phenomenon causes violent winds. -Robin McCormick photos

Merna Emara photo Bev Cochrane became the curator of the Fort Frances Museum last summer, and has been maintaining the site through the COVID-19 shutdown. The closed doors have allowed her to finish a backlog of projects, and prepare the facility for a successful reopening in the future. -Merna Emara […]