Suzanne Chiasson, left, and Johanna Strahl sold holiday-themed items from the Christmas table during the popular Christmas tea and bazaar that was held at St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday. The event was hosted by the Catholic Women’s League and around 100 people attended. -Sam Odrowski photo
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Jim Curtis and his wife, Erin, have been offering genealogy services at the Fort Frances Public Library for close to a year now. Anyone in the district can book a session with them for free to trace their family roots using online resources. Many who utilize the services are surprised […]
Sam Odrowski
With Christmas just around the corner, the local Salvation Army is preparing to make the holiday season a little bit better for hundreds of district residents. There are still some openings for those in need of a Christmas hamper and individuals looking to utilize the program are encouraged to visit […]
Shawne Crowe, left, and Ann Cox helped sell 50/50 tickets during the Christmas tea and bazaar that was hosted by the Catholic Women’s League at St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday. There was also a cookie draw and vendors who sold handmade crafts, stained glass, wreaths, and Christmas decor. -Sam Odrowski […]
Press Release
NDP MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan Judith Monteith-Farrell introduced a bill in the Ontario legislature yesterday that would ensure the Northern Health Travel Grant is reviewed and improved, and that northern Ontario residents get the support they need to access health care. The Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee Act would […]
One of the accompanying rooms in the new sexual assault and patient care area at La Verendrye General Hospital shows the amenities and comfort items that will be available to anyone who needs them as they make use of the space, including the people who are there to support them. […]
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As part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway health care, Ontario is investing in programs that keep seniors healthy in their communities longer. Each year in Ontario, preventable dental issues like gum disease, infections and chronic pain lead to more than 60,000 emergency department visits by patients, of which […]
Kendall Richardson, left, Nadine Johnson and Sherree Denby worked on spiralizing some vegetables as a part of the OSSTF Status of Women meal prep workshop held at Fort Frances High School last Wednesday. Those attending the workshop learned five dinner and three breakfast recipes to be able to make and […]
Ken Kellar Riverside Health Care president and CEO Ted Scholten, left, nurse manager Lori Green, Riverside Community Counselling Services’ community family violence counsellor Jacquee Loerzel, Riverside Health Care executive vice-president Henry Gauthier, and director of inpatient and emergency services Julie Cousineau performed the official ribbon cutting for Riverside Community Counselling […]
Expect snow tonight with a low of minus-seven C (19 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day, remaining cloudy overnight with a high of minus-six (21) and a low of minus-14 (seven). Friday will see sunny skies during the day and remain clear […]
Walmart Fort Frances store manager Cheri Dyck helped Salvation Army Corps Officer Arthur Heathcote and Danny Smith kick off the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle campaign at Walmart on Friday afternoon. To volunteer to ring the bells this holiday season, call 274-3871. -Ken Kellar photo
Sam Odrowski
Addressing the shortage of physicians in northwestern Ontario has been a major priority for one Fort Frances town councillor as of late. Coun. Wendy Brunetta, who serves on the Northern Ontario Municipal Association’s (NOMA) Northern Physician Task Force, said they’re currently developing a business case for supporting rural health care […]
