LVGHA News

The monthly meeting for the Laverendrye General Hospital Auxiliary was held in the hospital conference room on October 5 with eight members in attendance Five in person and three virtually. COVID -19 protocols were observed. The Hospital Auxiliary Association of Ontario has been disbanded, and is now part of Volunteer […]

Press Release The government of Ontario has amended the Marriage Act to enable Indigenous officiants to perform marriage ceremonies according to their customs and traditions, and to submit a marriage for registration with the Ontario Registrar General. These changes, effective immediately, recognize the role of Indigenous communities and organizations in […]

Bassmaster photo Jeff Gustafson shows off the lucky nine pound bass that carried him into the top ten at the Santee Copper Bassmaster event. This weekend, he continues the Bassmaster Series at Lake Chickamauga in Tennessee

The Rainy River Seniors Depot is searching for a Secretary. Responsibilities would be attending monthly meetings, writing the minutes, and reading them at future meetings. Contact Myrna Armstrong, 707-8536, Angele White, 483-1088, or Rebecca Wood, 271-4473, or e-mail seniorsdepot@outlook.com to join. The Rainy River Women’s Institute Emo Museum is searching […]

Press Release The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking additional steps to help farmers better protect the health and safety of agri-food workers in the province during the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the continued supply of locally grown food all year round. A new agreement between Ontario and the […]

Merna Emara photo

The Fort Frances Family Centre which operates inside the Volunteer Bureau, held their Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday. The event was advertised on Facebook and was paid for by donation.

Merna Emara photo

The Fort Frances Family Centre which operates inside the Volunteer Bureau, held their Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday. The event was advertised on Facebook and was paid for by donation.

Merna Emara photo

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Fort Frances, distributed barbecue meals to celebrate their 40th anniversary and mark Mental Illness Awareness Week. The CMHA operates in 300 communities across Canada. Their mission is to champion mental health, facilitate access to mental health resources and support the recovery of those battling […]

The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 721 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths related to the novel coronavirus. The province says another 783 cases are now considered resolved. The latest figures bring the provincial total to 61,413 cases, which includes 3,017 deaths and 52,512 resolved cases. […]

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Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 congratulates Chief Arnold Gardner of Migisi Sahgaigan First Nation on his re-election this past Wednesday. “Chief Gardner is always a source of wisdom and knowledge in our assemblies and meetings,” said Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh. “It is Chief Gardner’s calm and collected voice […]