Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In the homestead, in private industry, and even in municipal operations, the question holds about fixing something that isn’t broken. Marcel Michaels, the town’s CAO, was appointed in April to the role of acting fire chief. Council asked then that staff present a follow-up report by the end of this […]
Fort Frances will take another swing at an off-leash dog park. Council agreed when it met Aug. 11, 2025, to establish an ad-hoc committee to plan and develop a municipal off-leash dog park. It’s hoped development of the park will begin next summer. But there’s much work to be done […]
The town will return a stop sign to piece of the Fort Frances riverfront near the former mill. The sign would be located to regulate southbound Victoria Avenue traffic heading east on Front Street. According to a request to town council, it has become apparent that, with new tenants at […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness near midnight and a chance of showers with the risk of a thunderstorm and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm during the day remaining cloudy with a chance […]
Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/08/11 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is beginning the consultation process for the development of a new 5-Year Children’s Services Plan and is inviting community members to take part. DRRSB has engaged the Beam Group to support the planning process, which will […]
Some foreign-born workers face uncertainty about their future in Fort Frances, despite their ongoing contributions to the local workforce. The federal government put a plan into effect last year that paused short-term population growth in Canada to achieve well-managed, sustainable long-term growth, according to an October 2024 press release from […]
Any means that will draw attention to the need for improvements to winter travel on northern highways is welcomed. Fort Frances town council decided to support an effort to tighten safety measures for motorists driving Ontario’s northern highways year-round. Councillor Wendy Brunetta suggested to council when it met Aug. 11, […]
Tonight will be clear with fog patches dissipating in the evening and a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will see sunny skies early in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm, remaining partly cloudy overnight […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared that the Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home’s East Wing has ended, with all units resuming normal operations. Restrictions are no longer in effect for visitors and residents. Our detailed safety procedures and infection prevention control […]
The Board of Directors for Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn Melville as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 14, 2025. Robyn brings over 13 years of experience in the developmental services sector and has been a valued member of the CLFFD […]
Singer-songwriter scheduled to play Hallett Brewing on August 20, 2025 After six [mostly] quiet years, Jack Pine is back on the road. The Ottawa/Gatineau alt-folk singer-songwriter — known for his fiery mandolin work, heartfelt lyrics, and live-wire performances — is hitting the highway solo this summer for a long-awaited tour […]
By James Matthews Local Journalism Initiative Reporter jmatthews@fortfrances.com Fort Frances council will work with Agency One to meet municipal storage needs until a solution can be decided during next year’s budget discussions. Travis Rob, the town’s operation and facilities manager, said the only heated storage currently available is the garage […]
