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Both the Muskie Boys and Girls Soccer Teams are heading to OFSAA playoffs following their victories over the Beaver Brae Broncos in NorWOSSA play on May 27, 2025 in Kenora. The Boys took down the Broncos with 4-0 victory, while the Girls triumphed with a 2-0 score. The Muskie Boys […]

– Ken Kellar photo

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s took off from the Sorting Gap Marina in high spirits on Saturday, enjoying a beautiful late-May day to raise funds, awareness and support from those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The walk raised approximately $6,691 for vital programs and services […]

– Ken Kellar photo

The annual Friends of the Fort Frances Library book sale fundraiser returned to the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) on Saturday, offering bargain hunters a chance to score a well-loved book, DVD, record and more, all while supporting the Friends of the Library in their mission of raising […]

– Ken Kellar photo

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 […]

– 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 […]

– 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 […]

– 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 […]