We announce the passing of Clayton Whitecrow who passed away suddenly on May 18, 2025, at Seine River First Nation. Clayton was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on September 18, 1973, to Julia Kabatay – Whitecrow and Joseph Whitecrow. Left to cherish his memory is his ex-partner Angela and their […]
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It is with a shattered heart that I share the unexpected passing of Richard (Rick) Norman Dias Hallam at Riverside Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 78 with beloved friends and family by his side. Richard was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in […]
EVENTS CALENDAR Two-Spirit Stories: Poetry, Teachings & Togetherness, an all-ages, family-friendly gathering with food, elder wisdom & creative expression Wednesday, May 28th 4 pm – 7 pm at the fort frances public library at the FORT FRANCES PUBLIC LIBRARY sponsored by Borderland Pride and Thunder Pride. The Kiwanis Club of […]
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The annual Strawberry Social returns this June with a delicious opportunity to support the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary. The beloved community event will take place from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Senior Centre on Thursday, June 12, 2025, so even if the weather is less than […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) welcomed the province’s continued focus on the North with its investments in economic development, infrastructure, and regional growth with the release of the 2025 Ontario Budget. Highlights for Northwestern Ontario included the province’s continued expansion of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), a […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
TORONTO – First Nations leaders made a strong case against Bill 5 at committee hearings this week, Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa said Friday. “They made it very clear – this is a very wrong move on the part of the government,” Mamakwa told Newswatch. “The government talks about its duty […]
By Anushka Yadav
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Pointer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Pointer
As stakeholders in Ontario’s energy sector stare down the complex challenge of transitioning to sustainable forms of electricity generation, one thing is clear: the road to a clean energy future will not be built unless there is a skilled workforce to pave it. In January 2025, just before Premier Doug […]
