“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary …” If you don’t recognize those words, they form the opening line of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven”, first published on this date in 1845, 180 years ago. Poe penned this work not many years before his death […]
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A 7-5 win over the Current River Storm Saturday afternoon was a big one over the course of an undefeated weekend for the U11 AA Canadians. The team won their home tournament last weekend. They bested the KC Sabres 5-3 in the final on Sunday to claim the gold.
We’re deep into cold and flu season, but with a little care – and a stop by Misty River Alternatives – you don’t need to let it slow you down. While there’s no magic cure for the common cold, there are several natural remedies that can help reduce symptoms, speed […]
Gardening offers a holistic approach to wellness that is deeply rooted in nature. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner, the benefits of spending time in the garden are undeniable, such as enhancing physical health to fostering emotional well-being. When the demands of daily life can often leave us […]
“Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn’t happen.” Alyce Cornyn-Selby It’s that time of year—late January. We are deep in the midst of winter with the end of it quite far off, and we are at the time when most New […]
These are some stressful times – and it’s not just from what’s going on in the world. Our bodies are under constant attack, from the stress caused by viruses and pollution, to poor sleeping and eating habits. Misty River Alternatives in Emo has a few tools that can help our […]
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Since 2021 Riverside Health Care has offered patients without other means of transport, the opportunity to avail of its Medically Stable Patient Transport (MSPT) service. David Black is the Director of Community Services for Riverside Health Care he says that the organization acknowledges the difficulties that some Rainy River District […]
FEATURED POST The Monthly Supper by The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #29 will be held Friday, January 31. On the menu is a pork cutlet dinner, with all the trimmings. Tickets are $25 or $12 for those under 12. Only 125 meals are available, and must be […]
The U11 AA Canadians were big winners in their home tournament last weekend. The Canadians went undefeated to claim the Canadians Cup. They bested the KC Sabres 5-3 in the final on Sunday to claim the gold.
Press release
(FORT FRANCES , ON) – Rainy River District Detachment (Fort Frances) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three individuals following an investigation of a Break and Enter into a residence. On January 26, 2025, just after 01:00 a.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Population, economic and agricultural growth are some of the reasons for an increasing demand for electricity and Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says Northern Ontario simply needs more hydroelectric power. “The average in Ontario is 75 per cent more power by the year 2050, but here up north, it’s 81 […]






