EVENTS CALENDAR
The Bergland Giant Pumpkin Festival will be held Saturday Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bergland Hall. Vendor market, Free admission, competitions for heaviest pumpkin (kids & adults) Best decorated pumpkin, Ugliest pumpkin, a variety of largest vegetables and many more. See the Bergland Giant Pumpkin Festival Facebook event page for more information.
Join us for a Minions Tea Saturday Sept. 27 at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church 2-4 p.m. Sandwiches, dainties, coffee and tea. Adults $8, kids $4 and five and under free.
Orange Shirt Day Awareness Walk and Pow Wow will take place Tuesday Sept. 30th starting at the residential school monument in Couchiching and proceeding down Idylwild Dr. to Point Park starting around 10:30 a.m. Be sure to arrive early for parking. Some parking will be available at the Nanicost Building and Seven Generations Education Institute with transit back from the point available. Free lunch available after the walk. Pow Wow hosted by Agency One Cultural Organization. 1-7 p.m. free dinner served at 5 p.m.
10th annual Steps against Stigma Glow Walk/Run will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 6:45 p.m. opening ceremonies, 7 p.m. walk/run. Dress in your best glow! Prizes awarded for best glow adult and child, best glow group and best glow pet. Water and healthy snacks provided. Registration required see the link on the Facebook Event page or CMHA Fort Frances Branch page.
Cornerstone Christian School is holding its annual Corn Maze fundraiser Starting Friday Oct. 3 at 5-9 p.m. (Bring a flashlight for the maze Friday Night) Saturday Oct. 4 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $15 per person or $50 per family. Cash canteen available. Horse rides Saturday 11-4 $5. Located at Kooistra Farm 956 Emo Road in Emo. See Cornerstone’s Facebook event page for more details.
The Next 55+ movie Matinee at the Fort Frances Library in the Shaw Room is Oct.17, 1-3 p.m. Featuring Maybe I Do. “Michelle and Allen are in a relationship. They decide to invite their parents to finally meet. Turns out, the parents already know one another well, which leads to some differing opinions about marriage.” Starring Diane Keaton, William H. Macey, Susan Sarandon and Richard Gere. Rated PG 95 minutes long
Weechi-it-te-win Family Services will be hosting its annual McTavish Haunted Woods on October 29th and 30th. More details to come.
Rainy River regional Abbatoir is hosting a fundraiser dinner Nov. 1 at the Barwick Hall. This year’s theme “Diamonds and Denim.” Tickets $100 for Local Beeft and Pork Dinner with all the fixings and home made desserts. Contact Kelsey Desnoyers to buy tickets or a table. 289-439-9933 or by email kdesnoyers@outlook.com
Tour De Fort is hosting a concert by Jesse Roper “a B.C.-based Blues/Americana artist with a penchant for writing modern indie infused blues music and delivering bombastic live appearances …” Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 7:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Tickets available at tourdefort.com/jesse-roper.
ONGOING EVENTS
Registration is open for indoor youth soccer Ages 8-10 Mondays 6-7 p.m. ages 11-13 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Ages 5-7 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Limited to 25 spots per night See the Fort Frances Youth Soccer Facebook Page for pricing and more information. Register via ffys.goalline.ca.
Bingo has resumed at the Senior Centre Fridays from Sept. 12 until Dec. 5. For more information call Diane, 807-275-9308.
The Final day for Tai Chi in the park is next Wednesday Sept. 24. at 11 a.m. at Lion’s Park at the gazebo.
Memory Lane Café hosted by the Alzheimer Society–a welcoming space where individuals with dementia and their care partners can connect socialize and enjoy activities. At the Fort Frances Senior Centre 1 p.m. Next date is Oct. 1 Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. For more info call 807-468-1516.
The Rainy Lake Readers book club meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:45 at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Visit the Library and check out the display of this month’s book selections. New members always welcome.
Story Time at the Fort Frances Library is held every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre! Story Time features a new theme each week, with carefully selected stories, songs and activities that will captivate and engage your little ones. No registration required. Perfect for ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Pokémon Club is held Fridays at 4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. New to Pokémon? Learn how to play and develop your skills! We play Pokémon cards in the unlimited format, which means that you can use cards from any set to build your deck! Recommended for ages 8-14+. Please bring your own snacks.
Lego Club at the Library, every Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. come build, create and connect. Compete in Lego building challenges, create unique builds and build big!
STEM Saturday is at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stop by for STEM-based fun, games and crafts! Anyone under 8 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
Stroke Survivors group– meeting the Second Wednesday of every month 10-11 a.m. Let’s have a coffee and talk. A good time to make friends with other people that understand what you’re going through. To register call or text Nathan Galusha 807-271-6262 or Shelly Jones 807-276-1319.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Fort Frances Lakers need billets! Billets are families who open their homes to junior hockey players during the season. Our players often come from out of town, and need a safe, supportive environment while pursuing their hockey dreams. Billet Families receive $600/month to help with additional expenses like food. Billets receive one regular season pass per player, invitations to exclusive Lakers events, and more! Contact fflakerspresident@gmail.com or call 807-275-6991 for more information.
The Lakers are also in search of gameday volunteers- Positions include camera operators, Stats keepers, camera operators, beer garden servers and security, and raffle sales. Training provided and volunteer hours available for high school students Contact Fortfranceslakersmedia@gmail.com to volunteer.
The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #29 is seeking new members to join their dynamic group of fun, hardworking Ladies. If you would like to know more about this group, please contact Andrea at 275-8912.
The Rainycrest Tuck Shop is accepting donations– The Tuck Shop is open to residents, family, staff and visitors. Great items for donation are things like large stuffed bears, knick knacks, gift items and items for residents to place on their night stands or wall/door. Proceeds from the Tuck Shop go to the Rainycrest Auxiliary, which benefits residents. Donations can be dropped off inside the main entrance, labelled ATTN: Tuck Shop.
Rainycrest Auxiliary Membership – New members are always welcome and current members are reminded to renew their membership dues are $5 per year and can be paid at the Tuck Shop or by calling 274-6954 (Judy) or 271-4114 (Donna).
Meals on Wheels – Seeking volunteer drivers. Contact Nicole Piotrowski at 807-274-3266 ext 4818 or by email n.piotrowski@rhcf.on.ca.
Best for Kitty is in need of foster homes, to provide a safe environment to house cats while they wait for forever homes. Support and supplies are provided. For more information, e-mail bestforkitty@gmail.com, for more information. Donations accepted via e-transfer, or donate through www.bestfortkitty.net for tax receipts. Cheques can be dropped off at Northwoods Gallery and Gifts
