BORDER BATTLE Hockey game tonight!– The FFHS Muskie Girls faceoff against the I-Falls Broncos Girls 7:15 p.m. at Ice For Kids Arena. Come support the Muskies in the first Border Battle game of the season. Christmas story time in the loft– at Emo Feeds from 11 a.m. – noon December […]
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- Allan Bradbury photo
The Bailey Bridge, on Hwy 602 in Alberton, has been reconstructed and re-opened, after months of road crews removing and rebuilding the previous bridge, which was deemed unsafe due to a shifting foundation. Residents were quick to take advantage, with plenty of traffic already heading across.
– Ken Kellar photo
Paul Brunetta of Clare Allan Brunetta Law Office in downtown Fort Frances pulled the final winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s 2023 All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw on Friday, December 1, 2023. Tracy Wright is the winner of a Canada/New England Cruise valued at $4,400. Tickets for […]
By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ignace, Ont. — A kilometre and a half below the surface of Olkiluoto Island in Eurajoki, on the west coast of Finland, the new elevator doors opened after a gentle 70-second plunge to a clean, bright white, high-ceiling room. This was the first area of the Onkalo nuclear waste disposal […]
From Confederation College
Press release
Press release
Confederation College is thrilled to announce the launch of ConfedCares, an exciting new inspiration of who we want to be based on our previous Respect Campaign. ConfedCares embodies our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and environmentally friendly environment where everyone on campus feels valued and supported. As a community, […]
By Natasha Bulowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
A handful of proposed changes to Canada’s Competition Act are good first steps to crack down on corporate greenwashing, but it still needs enforcement measures with teeth, environmental groups say. With the right amendments, Canada’s Competition Act — which is being updated through Bill C-56 — has the potential to […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Contenders for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations are hitting back against Ottawa’s proposed work to define the Indian status of First Nation members. Last week, Indigenous Services Canada Minister Patty Hajdu announced the establishment of an Indigenous advisory process that would inform the upcoming collaborative process on […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will see mainly cloudy skies during the day with cloudy periods and a chance of flurries overnight and a high of 2 (36) and a low of -2 (28). Thursday will bring a mix of sun […]
The Riverside Foundation Split the Pot lottery deadline is TODAY November 30. Riverside has joined forces with other hospitals for a mammoth lottery, with more winners. The prize pool is nearing $1,000,000! Get your tickets at Splitthepot.ca. The Rainy River Rec Christmas Parade will be held November 30, starting at […]
Press Release
Starting today, people across Canada will have access to a new and important source of support: 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is now available nationwide in English and French, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Approximately 12 people die by suicide per day across Canada. Led and coordinated by […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available at both Shoppers Drug Mart locations in Fort Frances, while supplies last, says pharmacist Venkata Donthi Reddy. As the COVID-19 virus evolves over time, manufacturers have updated their vaccines to help update people’s immune response to the virus. Reddy said that the current vaccine […]
