Get your shopping bags and shelves ready to support your local library this weekend. The annual Friends of the Library book sale will run once again on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC). The sale gets underway at 10:00 a.m., providing ample opportunity […]
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Take advantage of the weekend by turning out to the Sorting Gap Marina this Saturday to support the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s. The annual awareness and fundraiser walk is once again being held by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts. According to the organization, more than $50 […]
The 2025 budget for the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has caused some friction between the town, library administration, and staff, as cost-saving measures are implemented across the community. The library had requested $638,000, an increase from the previous year. However, CEO Richard Bee said the town found the […]
By Ken Kellar
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Ann Rousseau pled guilty to one count of mail theft under Canada’s Criminal Code last Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Fort Frances Courthouse. Rousseau, a 59-year-old woman from LaVallee, is facing charges related to the theft of mail from the Fort Frances Post Office, resulting from a joint investigation […]
By Allan Bradbury
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On Saturday, May 24, Séan McCann, former singer and multi-instrumentalist in Newfoundland folk rock band Great Big Sea, will bring some of the band’s music to Fort Frances along with some of the music he’s created since the band dissolved. McCann announced he would be leaving Great Big Sea in […]
By Ken Kellar
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kkellar@fortfrances.com
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Confederation College in Fort Frances recognized the newest graduates of their Women in Skilled Trades apprenticeship program. In a ceremony held at the College’s Rainy River District Campus early in the afternoon of May 13, 2025, college administrators and faculty celebrated the achievements of the most recent cohort of graduates […]
A heat warning for the Rainy River District remains in effect until tomorrow night. High persistent heat poses risks for those not used to it, according to Environment Canada, as well as older adults, infants and young children and those with chronic illnesses. During a heat warning, be sure to […]
By Ken Kellar
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kkellar@fortfrances.com
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A local educator and a hometown hockey team have been recognized by the town as the annual Citizens of the Year. At the town’s annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ event held at the Memorial Sports Centre last Thursday, May 1, 2025, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas revealed the winners of both […]
By Allan Bradbury
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On Monday, May 5, 2025, La Place Rendez-Vous unveiled the long-anticipated results of its restaurant and lounge renovation. The space was officially opened Monday morning with a ribbon cutting and performance by the St. Mary School Choir, along with a sampling of some of what the restaurant has to offer. […]
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So, it’s only hours before Mother’s Day, and you’ve yet to get anything resembling a gift for the one who gave you life. Don’t panic! Rather than giving up and consigning yourself to the dustbin of your mother’s heart (she would never), there’s still time left to head out and […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the gastrointestinal outbreak in the West Wing only at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. The outbreak status remains in place in the rest of the facility. East Wing: Enhanced visitor restrictions remain in place. […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared the Gastrointestinal Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital on the 2nd Floor In-Patient Unit over. Restrictions are no longer in place. We remind everyone to continue self-screening for illness before visiting friends or family in our facilities, and […]
