The winners in Betty’s first Warhammer painting contest have been revealed. The store held the contest for local hobbyists who take part in the tabletop strategy game. Participants were invited to submit a custom-painted miniature figure from the popular game in both a Beginner and Advanced category. Once the entry […]
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– Allan Bradbury photo
It was a night to remember as Taylor’s Story–A Live Experience brought hundreds out to the Fort Frances Canadian Bas Championship big Tent last night, July 16, 2025, for a massive show celebrating the pop music legend’s catalogue of hits. The fan funded, non-official tribute show was the next-best thing […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness and a chance of showers during the day, becoming cloudy with a continuing chance of showers overnight and a high of 20 (68) with a low of 10 (50). Saturday will bring […]
–Allan Bradbury and Robin McCormick photos
Christmas in July was celebrated in Fort Frances last Thursday, July 10, 2025. The streets and Rainy Lake Square were filled with local businesses showing their products and many groups and organizations shared their services they provide. Many displays offered tokens and information promoting their businesses. The weather cooperated and […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
The forecast may have called for rain, but that didn’t the dampen the spirits of the dancers who took to the Townshend Theatre stage last Friday, July 11, 2025, as part of Row i Theatre’s summer music theatre camp’s final performance showcase “Broadway Broadcast: A News-ical Revue.” The camp is […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
Staff at The Bargain Shop Fort Frances and the Salvation Army put together a fundraiser BBQ to help support the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope during the Mall Days event held along Scott Street last Thursday, July 10, 2025. According to Sharon Calder, the Shelter’s Transitional Housing and […]
– Linda Plumridge photo
Crews have been hard at work on the Fort Frances Water Tower over the past week, including finishing the scaffolding and now placing drop sheets along the exterior in preparation for sandblasting the exterior of the tower. The project is expected to last into the late fall and will cost […]
- Austin Brown Photo
Last Friday’s storm cell left its mark on properties around Fort Frances, including this one on Second street West, as the town experienced a significant string of thunderstorms, accompanied by tornado warnings and heavy rains.
– Ken Kellar photos
More than 600 dancers registered to take part in last weekend’s festivities as Couchiching First Nation celebrated its annual powwow from Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29, 2025 at their powwow grounds. The weekend marked the 32nd annual powwow and saw hundreds of viewers down to the grounds to […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford and junior constituency assistant Poppy Rickford, centre, were given a tour of the ‘52 Canadians Arena brine system, part of the necessary equipment for ice making, by Town of Fort Frances operations and facilities manager Travis Rob, left, and mayor Andrew Hallikas, right, on Tuesday, […]
– Submitted photo
The Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River District, along with staff, volunteers and residents, came together on June 12, 2025, to help beautify Emo Long-Term Care by planting dozens of vibrant flowers for everyone to enjoy.
– Submitted photo
Marina, left, and Greyson were crowned the 2025 Mini Queen and King at the Rainy Lake Square on Monday, June 23, 2025. According to event organizer Melissa Gushulak, nine children took part in the event, with a large audience coming out to support and cheer on their efforts. The pair […]
