By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankoddickson@fortfrances.com

Robert Animikii Horton’s The Song of the Stars: Starry Skies, Anishinaabe Stories, Scientific Insights, and More! is a fresh and profoundly endearing perspective on the conflict and connection of science and spirituality. A Times columnist and award-winning Anishinaabe educator, sociologist and activist from Rainy River First Nations in Treaty #3 […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

Residents of Fort Frances might have noticed a somewhat-familiar character on the side of the water tower since the scaffolding has started to come down – a beaver with a paddle in hand clad in voyageur regalia, a new version of a well-known local mascot. As part of significant work […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

Since not everyone has family or friends close at hand during the holiday season, a local organization is hosting a pair of events meant to bring people together. On Dec. 29 and 30 the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Fort Frances Branch will host A Celebration of the Winter Season […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

The annual Community Christmas Dinner sponsored by Flint House and the Cridland family will take place once again this year, bringing together volunteers across the community to give everyone a free holiday meal. Stacey and Christine Cridland and their family are busy preparing to serve over 500 meals to members […]

The region is currently under a Yellow Watch for a Winter Storm by Environment Canada. A brief period of snow, possibly mixed with ice pellets, will develop late this afternoon into this evening. A lull in the precipitation is expected tonight, although light snow may occasionally mix with freezing drizzle. […]

By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com

The shape of her business might be changing a bit, but Jennifer Horton of The Pink Parasol Tea Room will still be offering plenty of warm, fun sit-down events over the holiday and into the New Year. Horton is the longtime owner of the Scott Street-based business that began life […]