The town is required to mark hazards on sidewalks through the community. It is a requirement for a safe and beautiful community. The fluorescent orange is attractive even when it is hidden by the brown leaves that have fallen. The circles, straight lines, crooked lines marking every sidewalk break are […]
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By Sandi Krasowski,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Kap Paper will begin idling operations at its Kapuskasing facility. The mill closure reflects the absence of near-term measures to keep the mill going, a company official said, even after months of engagement with governments and partners. Not even a $30-million investment announced by Mike Harris, minister of natural resources, […]
We had an incredible cattle sale this weekend. We sold 1,078 for $3,950,699.24. It was amazing and I can’t even explain how well deserved this is for the cow/calf producer. It has been many years coming. My mom recalls having a steer calf in the top pen at the Sales […]
From National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Press release
Press release
Starting Sunday, members of the 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (3 CRPG) will take part in Exercise RANGER TRACKER 25. This exercise will focus on Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) skills including command post operations and vehicle deployment. Around 30 Canadian Rangers from different communities in Northern Ontario will participate […]
“The other day.” I love that expression. The other day could be a month ago or two days ago; there are no rules. The only thing “the other day” is limited to is not being today. Anyway, as I cross the line on rambling, the other day I was thinking […]
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Ian Alexander Booth of Burriss, Ontario, who departed this life peacefully with family by his side, on September 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on January 9, 1952, Ian was known for his quiet strength, generous spirit, and […]
July 10, 1928 – September 13, 2025 Betty met and married the love of her life, Elmer, on June 1, 1946. They then moved to Emo, Ontario, and went on to have their three children, Dorothy, Rick and Tom. Betty and Elmer made a final move to Kenora in 1967, […]
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear brother, Perry Michael Nastiuk on September 18, 2025, at his residence in Fort Frances. Perry was born to Nastor and Norma Nastiuk (nee Jourdain) on December 8, 1956, in Fort Frances and was the first born of the […]
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EVENTS CALENDAR Orange Shirt Day Awareness Walk and Pow Wow will take place TODAy Sept. 30th starting at the residential school monument in Couchiching and proceeding down Idylwild Dr. to Point Park starting around 10:30 a.m. Be sure to arrive early for parking. Some parking will be available at the […]
By James Matthews
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
jmatthews@fortfrances.com
A $240,000 grant from the Ontario government will allow Fort Frances to significantly enhance its mobile mental health crisis response team over the next few years, a move the town council hailed as a big boost to the program. The money will go towards materials and services to support the […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
More than 270 postal workers from Geraldton to Atikokan are impacted by a labour dispute after the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) walked off the job nationwide Thursday evening in response to the government’s proposed changes. “It came as a huge surprise,” said Leo Favreau, president of CUPW Local […]
