Ryker Watt leads the line for a fly-by celebration after he scored the second and game-winning goal in Tuesday’s 5-1 win over the Kenora Islanders. The Lakers took four of six standings points in three games since last Friday, with a pair of wins over the Islanders sandwiched around a […]
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Representatives of the Fort Frances Legion Branch #29 assembled with Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas on Friday, October 27, 2023, to raise the Poppy Flag for the kickoff of the Legion’s poppy campaign. Hallikas also read a town proclamation to the same effect. The poppy campaign runs from the last […]
By Richard Hutton
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Lake Report
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Lake Report
Joan Hill says all Canadians should feel indebted to those who found it within themselves to answer the call of duty during wartime. But no matter what, she said, enough can never be done. “It’s a debt we can never pay back,” Hill said, as a small group of volunteers, […]
FFHS Musical Revue – “These are the Names I know.” Thurs- day Nov. 2- Saturday, Nov. 4 starting at 7 p.m. Tickets available online or at the door. 9th Annual Museum fundraiser Gala – THIS FRIDAY 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Dress in your finest florals and join us for an evening […]
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If you’re ready to have your name called, head to the Townshend Theatre this week to take in the newest Fort Frances High School musical revue thats all about names. Students at the high school have been preparing for the revue “These Are the Names I Know” for a few […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
Two Nipigon residents remain before the courts The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered the remains of a Nipigon woman who went missing over three years ago. Alyssa Turnbull was last seen in Nipigon between March 23 and 25, 2020. She was 26-years old when she disappeared. Her remains were […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – An evening crime spree has ended with one youth in custody and two other suspects identified. On the evening of October 28, 2023, members of the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break-and-enter in the northeast section of town. Two […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the motoring public to practice safe winter driving habits. Snow and freezing temperatures will create hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are reminded to completely clear the snow off their vehicles and to ensure visibility in […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Thunder Bay, Ont. — Thunder Bay’s Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) is one of 86 community groups across Canada to receive part of $1.5 million in funding from the Farm Credit Canada AgriSpirit Fund in support of rural capital projects. The RFDA received $25,000 to purchase two refrigerated containers for […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Fort William First Nation, Ont. — The scourge of plastic particle waste is so ubiquitous in our oceans, lakes and farmers fields, it often seems like an unsolvable conundrum. It’s a good thing there’s people like Kaylib Tremblay, who recognize the scientific challenge but are nevertheless undaunted by it. The […]
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of David Ernest Simmons at age 77. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. David passed away in the early morning hours at home with his loving wife Sheila at his side on Monday October 30, 2023. David was […]
Tonight will see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will bring mainly cloudy skies with a chance of flurries during the day before becoming clear overnight with a low of -14 (7). Saturday will see a mix of sun and […]
