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 […]
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– 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 […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
This weekends string of severe storms left its mark on the town as evidenced by downed trees and limbs scattered across private properties, like this one located on Second Street East. The storms produced plenty of rain and wind, and were responsible for a local tornado emergency alert on Sunday […]
– Submitted photo
Staff, residents and volunteers came together with the Alzhemier Society of Kenora-RainyRiver Districts at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 to plant flowers and beautify some of its outdoor spaces. The Society makes it an annual tradition to help plant flowers with the help from residents at […]
– Allan Bradbury, Ken Kellar photos
The powwow season is well underway in Treaty #3 Anishinaabe Nation as the warmer months bring traditional ceremonies full of drums, dance and more to the territory’s First Nation communities. Last weekend saw both Mitaanjigamiing First Nation and Rainy River First Nations hold their powwows in the Rainy River District. […]
– Ken Kellar photos
The weather was perfect for a day of Pride as Fort Frances and Borderland Pride took to the riverfront on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for this year’s Pride March. The walk began at the Sorting Gap Marina with free ice cream and booths from participating area organizations. Borderland Pride’s international […]
– Ken Kellar photos
Members of the public had an excellent opportunity to take in the skills, talents and efforts of Fort Frances High School arts and manufacturing students last week during a two day Student Showcase held in the FFHS cafeteria and Townshend Theatre on Thursday, June 12, and Friday, June 13, 2025. […]
