Dear editor, The following is an open letter to the mayor and council of Fort Frances. Re: Extending Front Street Westerly, and LaVerendrye Parkway, from Victoria Ave. to Central Ave., and possibly to the Fort Frances Cemetery. While l submitted my views and thoughts of extending LaVerendrye Parkway’s walking and […]
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After a two-year battle with cancer, at LHSC Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, April 26, 2021, of Lucan and formerly of Nestor Falls at the age of 53. “Nay” to all of her friends and family, leaves behind her husband Mark of 21 years, and her furry friends. She will […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
An exhibit started by Fort Frances Museum’s former curator Sherry George, aims to educate the public on the perils of plastics. In order to better address the global climate crisis resulting from polluting our landfills and oceans, one main thing the exhibit aims for is education. The Perils of Plastics […]
The Performing Arts Festival Committee has received all video submissions from applicants and is working to post the compiled video to YouTube on Mother’s Day. Marie Brady, the vice-chair of the festival committee and director of information and system technology at Riverside Healthcare, said they have received all 50 video […]
Press release
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) was honoured by the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada(SRPC) with the Rural Medical Education Award on April 13, 2021. This was the tenth time that NOSM has been recognized with this award. Each year, the Rural Medical Education Award is presented to a Canadian […]
As the demolition of the Fort Frances mill continues, some of the iconic machinery has been exposed. The sight has been an emotional one for many residents, who have taken to social media to discuss the demolition. The tear-down has brought an immense sadness to the town, as many share […]
By Josie Fiegehen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) have announced today that they will be adding programs and initiatives to combat racism and oppression within the Ontario school boards. “OSSTF/FEESO recognizes that structural and systemic discrimination within society and our organization provide us with both the opportunity and the responsibility to […]
Rainy River District School Board has been allocated $2,068,000 for facility upgrades through the joint federal and provincial COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The Board applied for a multitude of different projects under this funding stream with the following projects being approved: […]
After a couple of tough finishes, I was motivated to turn my Bassmaster Elite Series season around this past week at Lake Fork, Texas. Through four events I had fallen outside of the Bassmaster Classic cut line so that was where the motivation to catch some fish was mostly coming […]
The Rainycrest Tuck Shop, is in need of items! Top of the list is large stuffies, purses, and lap blankets. Crafters are welcome to make and donate! Also accepted are books, knick knacks, jewelry, CD’s, small stuffed animals, decorative items & movies. No kitchen items please – residents no longer […]
Spring is coming – I promise!!! Now is a great time to start dreaming about what to add to the garden. Hydrangeas are widely known and admired for their large, showy blossoms that lend fabulous colour to gardens from mid- to late-summer. Although, Hydrangeas are native to parts of Asia, […]
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and a great way to treat that special lady in your life is to make her breakfast in bed. One of my all-time favorite breakfasts are the ham & cheddar scones that my wife Katherine makes for me. I request these time and time again, […]
