It is with profound sadness that the family of Brenda Lee Wood (nee Munro) announce her passing on June 18, 2024, at the age of 64. Brenda was born in Atikokan, Ontario, on September 16, 1959, to Fred and June Munro. She met Richard, the love of her life, in […]
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Here’s what our write-in respondents said about our last poll topic: No. I published my Interpersonal Communication videos on TikTok and I flunked out but it had a positive impact on the community. No. What has harmed these kids is the political agenda pushed on them by teachers. It’s up […]
Across the Rainy River district, plans are now well underway to create a huge celebration of Canada Day. Since 1867 Canadians have rallied around July 1 first as Dominion Day and now as Canada Day. It was not until 1982 that the Day was renamed to Canada Day when the […]
Tbaytel is adding a new cell tower in the Devlin area to improve the coverage between Fort Frances and Emo. Jennifer McKibbon of Dibaajimowin Fibre Optic attended the June 12 LaVallee Council Meeting. McKibbon informed Council it is anticipated that Fibre Optic will be coming to Devlin in the third […]
Hopefully you haven’t seen a very bright red beetle in your garden eating the leaves of the plants belonging of the lily family. The scarlet lily leaf beetle is an insect native to Europe and Asia and is believed to have come to North America in the soil of potted […]
“Love Wins” Pride Brunch will be held June 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to the Point Park for a special Pride Brunch and other activities. The Rock the Square event series will kick off with a FREE concert, featuring local rock legends Kings of None, with […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Beyak Automotive Group, organizers of Fort Frances Canada Day activities is considering cancelling the planned parade on Canada Day due to lack of participation. The parade, due to start at 11 a.m. is supposed to run from the Sorting Gap Marina to La Verendrye Hospital. In a post on the […]
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Summer is construction season, and Fort Frances has been busy with road and capital upgrades throughout the Town. During Monday’s council meeting, Facility and Operations Manager Travis Rob presented updates on some of the ongoing projects and upgrades taking place across town. Legion Park Rehabilitation – The Splash pad was […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Local Conservative MP Eric Melillo believes his party has done a fine job standing up for Canadians squeezed by inflation. “I think overall I’ve been proud of our advocacy as the Official Opposition advocating for trying to make life more affordable for Canadians,” he told Newswatch as the […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – St. Thomas Aquinas High School alumna Abby Dent is going to the Paris Olympics, and that comes as no surprise to Megan Derouard. “No, absolutely not,” Derouard, the high school’s athletic director, said Thursday. Dent, 22, was named to Canada’s Olympic rowing team as part of the women’s eight. […]
From Fort William Historical Park
Press release
Press release
Remember, learn, and engage this Canada Day at Fort William Historical Park (FWHP). Join us July 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a day filled with family-friendly activities. Come explore the Anishinaabe Encampment and Fort William to learn about and celebrate our nation’s diverse heritage. There’s plenty to […]
