The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 78 new cases of COVID-19 today and no new deaths from the novel coronavirus, but Health Minister Christine Elliott says today’s numbers do not include data from Toronto Public Health. Elliott also says hospitalizations due to the virus declined over the previous […]
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Barry Allen Chernaski, 71, of Thunder Bay, Ontario passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 in Thunder Bay, ON. He was born on July 21, 1949 in Fort Frances to John and Mary Chernaski. He lived in Fort Frances until his parents passing when he was taken in by a […]
Received: December 26, 1945 to George and Bella Bruyere of Couchiching First Nation. Returned: August 8, 2020 after his short struggle with Cancer. Doug was blessed with many siblings who always remained friends: Sibling to Marvin, Arnold, Lyle, Larry, Rudy, Sid, Sterling, Shirley, Karen, Lila and baby brother Frank. Doug […]
Barry Allen Chernaski, 71, of Thunder Bay, Ontario passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 in Thunder Bay, ON. He was born on July 21, 1949 in Fort Frances to John and Mary Chernaski. He lived in Fort Frances until his parents passing when he was taken in by a […]
Facebook photo The Harbourage usually relies heavily on American tourists in the summer months. With the border closed, they’ve been relying exclusively on the loyalty of local diners.
Facebook photo Betty’s in Fort Frances stayed busy supplying the region with games, puzzles and crafts during the COVID shutdown.
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter A group of six volunteers assembled at Point Park, to start their training on adaptive water equipment, under the watchful instruction of Mar Fraczkiewicz, co-owner of Sunset Water Sports. The equipment was purchased after extensive fundraising, and with a newly formed partnership between the company […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Mar Fraczkiewicz, co-owner of Sunset Water Sports, helps train a volunteer on adaptive water sports last weekend. This adaptive waterski will allow individuals with a wide range of abilities, take part in recreation on the lake.
Submitted photos An old fashioned threshing bee took place at the farm of James Steiner, located north of Stratton on Thursday, August 6. All of the antique equipment being used was restored to like new condition by Mr. Steiner. A binder tied the sheaves two days earlier and they were […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter This old beauty was spotted by the Fort Frances waterfront recently. The 1949 Ford truck still runs well. With warm weather here, historic cards are out of storage and hitting the roads. If you spot something interesting around town, send us a photo to tips@fortfrances.com
