GESIC-Born to Bailey Jones and John Gesic, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Ember Mary-Lynn, weighing 8lbs 6oz on June 15, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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BURKHOLDER-Born to Gladys and Byron, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Carter Brett, weighing 9lbs 13oz on June 15, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
The Associated Press BRACKLEY, England — Mercedes announced Monday that it will race in all-black cars for the 2020 Formula One season as it pledges to fight racism and improve team diversity. Six-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas will also race in black overalls for the […]
The Canadian PressNick Wells VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say the team is officially out of the running to act as a hub city as the NHL considers where to hold its playoffs. Canucks Sports and Entertainment, the company that operates the hockey franchise, thanked B.C. health officials for their […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario reported 178 new cases of COVID-19 and six new deaths related to the virus on Sunday. The total number of cases now stands at 34,654, which includes 30,107 cases marked as resolved and 2,658 deaths. New cases of the virus outpaced the number of […]
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Two new fires were discovered in the Northwest Region by the mid-afternoon of June 28. Additional fires were discovered in the evening hours of June 27: There is one additional fire still active in the region. Fort Frances 7 originated on June 24 on an island on Samuels Lake, approximately […]
Cara Yellowenga The fish have been biting for Deegan and Morgan Fulcher, who have been spending their free time fishing at the river. What has your family been doing to stay busy during COVID-19? Take a high res photo and send it to us, so we can share it with […]
The Associated PressWilson Ring BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. — A Vermont tattoo artist who has long offered free removal or covering of hateful skin art like swastikas, SS lightning bolts or the words “white power,” says he’s seen an uptick in business recently following George Floyd’s death. Alexander Lawrence, who runs […]
The Canadian PressJulian McKenzie MONTREAL — Despite being allowed to operate, some day camps in Quebec and Ontario are turning to the internet to keep children entertained this summer. And while online day camps can help prevent kids from catching COVID-19 and assuage the concerns of skittish parents, they aren’t […]
Michelle Cain This majestic beauty was spotted this past weekend on a local pond. If you spot a view of our local beauty, snap a photo and send it in! Send your high resolution photos to tips@fortfrances.com.
