CFOB-FM

CFOB-FM is a radio station that features an Adult Contemporary format and is based in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. It caters to listeners in the Rainy River District in Canada as well as Koochiching County in Minnesota, USA. The station is owned and managed by Acadia Broadcasting.

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Ontario opposition supportive of inter-provincial trade plans

1 week ago | 931theborder.ca | Randy Thoms

There is a mixed reaction from the opposition to the Ford government’s plans to improve inter-provincial trade. Ford struck trade deals with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick this week with hopes of signing others in the near future. There are also measures to reduce restrictions on out-of-province trained workers, including nurses and doctors, so they can work in Ontario.
Ford introduces new legislation to speed up projects

1 week ago | 931theborder.ca | Randy Thoms

The Ford government is moving quickly on legislation to fast-track key infrastructure projects. Known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, the legislation proposes to cut red tape and duplicative processes the government says have held back major infrastructure, mining and resource development projects. It includes creating new special economic zones the government sees as being of provincial importance. It will also create a new One Project-One Process permitting.
Town CAO taking over fire chief duties

1 week ago | 931theborder.ca | Randy Thoms

Fort Frances is again without a full-time fire chief. A contract with Interim Fire Chief Dave Robertson is ending, and duties are being temporarily handed over to the town’s Chief Administrative Officer, Marcel Michaels. Councillor Steve Maki does not want it to be long-term. “I’d hate to see us start to become complacent and leave that position unfilled and have the CAO in a more permanent acting fire chief position to save that $12,000 a month,” says Maki.
Menâ€™s Mental Health Basketball Tournament

1 week ago | 931theborder.ca | Johnathan Price

Congratulations to all of the tournament organizers, participating teams, volunteers and community sponsors on a VERY successful FIRST event for an IMPORTANT cause and in memory of special people. Here’s hoping this becomes and annual event that just keeps getting bigger and better!
Fort Frances High School Presents “Curtains”

1 week ago | 931theborder.ca | Johnathan Price

A HUGE round of applause for the cast and crew of this year’s Fort Frances High School Spring Musical!Everyone came together to put on an amazing production of the show “Curtains” for four evening performances at the Townshend Theatre. I was in the audience on closing night.
Electrify AS Bike Ride Passes Through NWO

1 week ago | 931theborder.ca | Johnathan Price

Original article written by Tim DavidsonA fundraising bike ride to raise awareness of a rare autoimmune disease is passing through northwestern Ontario. Tyler Ashton stopped in Kenora as part of his Electrify AS bike ride. He says he’s trying to raise awareness of the disease and has enjoyed great support. “You know I receive kindness and generosity from complete strangers throughout this entire trip,” says Ashton during a stop in Kenora this week.
Fort Frances council to discuss fire chief position on Monday

1 week ago | 931theborder.ca | Randy Thoms

A proposal before Fort Frances town council calls for their Chief Administrative Officer as serve as acting fire chief. Council is to decide the matter at its meeting on Monday. Marcel Michaels tells Acadia News a contract with Interim Fire Chief Dave Robertson is to expire next Friday, and there is a need to put someone in place. Robertson was hired on a contract basis last April following the sudden departure of Tyler Moffitt.
More drilling planned at Moss Gold project

2 weeks ago | 931theborder.ca | Randy Thoms

Goldshore Resources has expanded its drilling of its Moss Gold Project. The potentially gold-rich area is located between Atikokan and Thunder Bay. Goldshore Resources says the added work is looking to identify additional resources in an area where an open pit is proposed.
Federal election candidates confirmed

2 weeks ago | 931theborder.ca | Randy Thoms

Elections Canada has confirmed the candidates seeking election in the upcoming federal election. Candidates had until this past Monday to register. In northwestern Ontario, all of the three major parties are represented. The People’s Party of Canada and Greens also have candidates in the ridings of Thunder Bay-Superior North, Thunder Bay-Rainy River and the newly created Kenora-Kiiwetinoong. There is also an Independent listed for Kenora-Kiiwetinoong.
Ontario providing tariff relief to businesses

2 weeks ago | 931theborder.ca | Randy Thoms

Ontario is providing some immediate relief to businesses to protect them from the impact of the U.S. tariffs. The provincial government is announcing measures that will save businesses nearly eleven billion dollars. Certain business taxes will be deferred for the next six months.