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District News

  • 22 October 2026

    North American Indigenous Games Council conditionally awards its next Games

  • 22 October 2026

    Bead artistry on display in new exhibit at Bata Shoe Museum

  • 22 October 2026

    Checkpoint controversy deepens as Bloodvein members call for removal

  • 22 October 2026

    More women in their 40s seeking breast screening

  • 22 October 2026

    Marando pitches northern investment in leadership bid

  • 22 October 2026

    Union wants communication amid college faculty layoffs at Confederation College

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Spooky celebration this Saturday night aims to resurrect the 1920s-style ghost social

22 October 2026
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Fort Frances Museum marks Legion’s centennial and life on the home front

22 October 2026
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Bomb threat investigation at FFHS wrapped up: no suspect identified

22 October 2026
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Town of Fort Frances working on sustainable energy at sports centre, starting with new SmartFlower panel

22 October 2026
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La Verendye Hospital gets a powerful new generator

22 October 2026
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Treaty #3 invites community to share a meal in Fort Frances this Friday

22 October 2026
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North American Indigenous Games Council conditionally awards its next Games

22 October 2026
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Bead artistry on display in new exhibit at Bata Shoe Museum

22 October 2026
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Checkpoint controversy deepens as Bloodvein members call for removal

22 October 2026
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More women in their 40s seeking breast screening

22 October 2026
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Marando pitches northern investment in leadership bid

22 October 2026
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Union wants communication amid college faculty layoffs at Confederation College

22 October 2026

District News

  • 22 October 2026

    North American Indigenous Games Council conditionally awards its next Games

  • 22 October 2026

    Bead artistry on display in new exhibit at Bata Shoe Museum

  • 22 October 2026

    Checkpoint controversy deepens as Bloodvein members call for removal

  • 22 October 2026

    More women in their 40s seeking breast screening

  • 22 October 2026

    Marando pitches northern investment in leadership bid

  • 22 October 2026

    Union wants communication amid college faculty layoffs at Confederation College

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District News

  • Bead artistry on display in new exhibit at Bata Shoe Museum

    22 October 2026
  • Checkpoint controversy deepens as Bloodvein members call for removal

    22 October 2026
  • More women in their 40s seeking breast screening

    22 October 2026
  • Marando pitches northern investment in leadership bid

    22 October 2026
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