Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the December Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle and the $25,830 that goes along with it is Chelsea Carlson. The draw was made on December 30 at 11:00 am. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Carlson now resides in […]
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We look to our politicians for leadership. We hold them to higher standards. Our leading health care officials of all ten provinces and the government of Canada asked Canadians to not travel outside of the country. The Ford government of Ontario put in rules asking Ontarians to not host meals […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that there are currently 19 active cases, seven in the Kenora region and 12 in the Rainy River District. Since March, there have been a total of 178 confirmed cases and four probabilities. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at […]
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our father/grandfather Rudy Morrisseau Sr. on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Rudy was born on October 22, 1944 in Fort Frances, Ont. He grew up in Couchiching F.N. and as a young man spent many years […]
Happy New Year to all of you! Here is hoping that 2021 is good to all of us. We certainly have been experiencing amazing weather. I know it sounds very pessimistic, but I sure hope we don’t pay for this weather come calving or planting time. If winter was like […]
WWII Métis Veteran Jean Leander Camirand Sr. , joined by his wife Eloise and daughter Kelly, was honoured last month for his service in WWII, through the Métis Veterans Legacy Program. The program, with awards veterans and survivors with financial compensation, a hand-crafted poppy pin and a ceremonial sash, is […]
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Last month, WWII Métis Veteran Jean Leander Camirand Sr. Became the 29th veteran to receive thanks and recognition of his service from the Canadian government. Veteran Camirand Sr, in recognition of his service in WWII, received a Recognition Payment of $20,000, along with a hand-crafted traditional Métis beaded poppy broach […]
Children's Mental Health Ontario
With limited activities and social visits available for kids across the province right now, it’s no wonder we are hearing from a lot of parents concerned about keeping the kids busy over the school winter break. This was a question that came up several times in our recent live chat […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Gail Marr announces her passing on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital. Barbara was born June 18, 1958 to Jack and Muriel Marr. She grew up in Fort Frances, where she spent most of her life. Barbara […]
It is with great sadness the family Tanya Michelle Mainville 47, of Couchiching FN announce her passing on December 31, 2020 at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Tanya was born March 16, 1973 in Fort Frances to the late Patricia Friday and Steven Mainville SR. Tanya loved being around family and […]
Local entrepreneur Wade Bagacki recently won the EN- CORE prize, from a ticket he purchased at Ski’s Variety
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Business owner plans to pay bills, buy tools and save for his retirement with winnings Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Wade Bagacki of Fort Frances. Wade matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the September 11, 2020 LOTTO MAX draw to win $100,000. […]
