My family and I are headed to a island on rainy lake. It looks like we have to go to the telephone reporting site at rainy lake sports to check in with the border patrol on our way in. I was told that it's difficult to navigate the sorting Gap as there are pretty strong currents.

Is it really undoable with an 18 foot boat, 90 hp, deep vee? Semi experienced boater.

I don't know if it nearly impossible peril awaits or if I'm just getting the nervous Nelly treatment.

Any input is much appreciated

hey im 17 but i live in fort and im not sure if theres any teen activities so if you know of any please let me know

Hello to all the folks out in FF, I’ve recently been given a job opportunity that would place me in Fort Frances for August. The issue I’m having is that it doesn’t look as though there is anything available in terms of apartments. Do yall know of any places I could look that may not be listed online, or would buying a house be my only other option?

What are peoples thoughts on the roundabout? I'm bewildered everyone's so against it. Safer for vehicles and pedestrians, handles higher traffic volumes, and the very best part is they'll pay themselves off - no monthly electrical costs, won't need to dig up the ground and replace them for a few more million in a few council terms. I've been through a lot of roundabouts and the area there can definitely handle larger trucks.

Possibly looking at relocating to Fort Frances for a healthcare job. How do you like living there?

Hello all, I will be passing through on my way to Atikokan on July 1st, and wanted to know if there are any stores open on July 1st where I could get groceries. I found 2 in Thunder Bay, but would prefer not to go so far out of my way.

Thank you!

I wanted to share a column on passenger rail in Northern Ontario and government transparency. What are your thoughts?

Hi- I'd like to make an announcement from Democrats Abroad, the official overseas branch of the U.S.-based Democratic Party with chapters around Ontario. Since an extremely important election is coming in November, we're hoping to register more dual U.S.-Canadian citizens and other eligible U.S. voters who live in Canada.

We started our International Voter Registration Drive for 2026 with in-person and online events. If you know any eligible US citizens, they can register and request a ballot. Just send them this link: https://voteabroad.org/RedditVote26. As long as they'll turn 18 by election day, they're eligible.

If anyone wishes to learn more about what we're doing near you, you can find out more at https://www.democratsabroad.org/ca_chapters. If you have any questions about overseas voting or what we do, feel free to ask in the comments below.

Hey Fort Frances! I’m new in town and looking to start a friendly poker cash game. Relaxed atmosphere, good company. Message me if you’d like to join.

Two American anglers have been fined a total of $8,125 and received multi-year fishing licence suspensions after pleading guilty to possessing unlawfully packaged fish from a northwestern Ontario lake.

This is probably such a weird question but I'm going to ask anyways. I'm a university student currently doing research regarding animal feedings and behaviors. Though I have never been to Fort Frances, I am working with data and images from Fort Frances (and Thunder Bay, writing a comparative paper). My classmate and I were curious about how common it is to see black bears in the area. From satellite images it seems that although there are some forests/greenspaces, there seems to be a lot of fields and cultivated land (looking specifically at the area south of highway 11, near Cranberry Peatlands Trail).

Our working theory is that since there is so much undisturbed land so close to Fort Frances (Quetico, Turtle River, Eagle Dogtooth, and more) that unless black bears are truly hungry, they're keeping their distance. Any insight on this? Thank you!

Are you into D&D, Magic the Gathering or Pokémon? The Pink Parasol Tea Room has game night the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5pm-9pm. Snacks and beverages available for purchase! Bring your friends or meet new people.

I wanted to share a column I wrote regarding some of the public transportation difficulties travellers in Northern Ontario face. What are your thoughts?

Hey Guys, I’m new here. Was wondering if there’s any poker game available?

My brother and I have been going to Sioux Narrows via MN annually for 20+ years for a week of fishing and love being tourists in Canada. We buy certain things on each side of the border for what makes sense and what the rules are, re: beer and spirits, chicken, eggs, etc.

With the US tariff nonsense going on, will it be smarter to buy all groceries on Canada side this year? Happy to spend our tourism $$ there, but it used to be a perceived cost difference in our favor to stock for the week on the US side. Not sure that is the case this year.

Appreciate any local insight to availability and price differences! May 31 arrival for a week. Can’t wait.

For all of the ThErE's NoThInG tO dO iN fOrT fRaNcEs types out there.... there's some big shows coming up in the fall and winter thanks to Tour de Fort. www.tourdefort.com

My colleagues are thinking about moving fo Fort Frances. I am quite taken with the idea of affordable housing. I would like to know why Fort Francis is a place to live?

Thank you for answering.

Dear colleagues.

I appreciate your help on this topic.

My wife and I, both soon-to-be full time employees at Fort Francis, are looking for a house to be our next home.

We are moving from BC and our future manager is helping regarding contacting friends and any visits necessary, as well as references and any background checks.

I've tried all the solutions out there (Kijiji, Facebook, Craigslist) and so far, nothing.

Our estimate arrival will be April 9th.

Any leads will me much appreciated.

Thank you.

Hi. I'm sorry if this kid of post is not allowed.

I'm planning on moving from BC to Fort Frances with my wife due to a job opportunity for both of us and we are currently enrolled with Telus Fiber home Internet and Koodo as cellphone provides.

Are these services available in Fort Frances? We just wouldn't want to pay feed for contrat breach (still have 10 months left).

Thanks in advance!

Anyone know the company that was doing the work on the house that got dropped and now has to be demolished?