The Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 29 met upstairs at the Fort Frances Legion on March 9, with 17 members in attendance. Covid protocols were followed. The meeting was opened by president Josie Miller. Mary Cooper was installed as co-chair of the Sick and Visiting Committee. All committee reports were read […]
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It certainly doesn’t feel like we’re near the end of the winter yet but the days are getting longer, the temperatures are improving and the best ice fishing of the year is coming. For me, ice fishing is not the same as fishing in a boat but I still love […]
There is a tendency these days to criticize — or punish — a Russian just for being born in a country that’s now threatening world peace. All Russians, without exception, because their lineage is a four-letter word. Most of us have a problem with that. I was reminded of this […]
Cousins Addilyn and Ava recently lived a long-time dream of donating their hair to those in need. Addilyn had pressed her family for months to let her chop her long locks. Despite urging her to hold off, she was insistent. When her family asked why she wanted to cut her […]
It was all about building towers at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Tuesday afternoon. As part of the library’s suite of March Break activities for children and students, participants were tasked with building towers from wooden blocks. Prizes were available for those who achieved specific goals like […]
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On March 14 2022, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Kings Highway 11 near Five Mile Dock Road, five kilometers east of Fort Frances. OPP along with the […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The Ontario government is planning to soon make permanent an hourly wage increase for personal support workers that was brought in during the pandemic. A senior government source confirmed to The Canadian Press that the government intends to introduce legislation on the matter this month. The wage increase for health […]
The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski held their annual loppet on Sunday. Many skiers came out for a friendly race and some fun on the trails. A fresh coating of snow Saturday night and fresh grooming made for great trail conditions. Afterwards racers and friends enjoyed hotdogs and marshmallows around the […]
Press release
TORONTO — The Ontario government is establishing the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM University) and Université de Hearst (Hearst) as new, independent universities with degree-granting authority, effective April 1, 2022. Previously, NOSM was affiliated with Laurentian University and Lakehead University. Hearst was an affiliate of Laurentian University. NOSM […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Vaccination against COVID-19 will still be required for employees at many Ontario long-term care homes even though the province has lifted its official mandate for the sector, but some are concerned about the possibility of legal challenges. Workers in long-term care were the only ones required by the government to […]
