The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford ordered the closure Monday of all non-essential businesses in the province to help curb the spread of COVID-19. It will take effect Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. and will last for at least 14 days. “This is not the time for […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says his party will support emergency efforts to get money to Canadians struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, but will oppose any “power grab” by the Liberal government. The comments come ahead of an emergency session of the House of Commons on […]
-Kim Jo Bliss photo Kim Jo Bliss has been busy this spring, welcoming a new generation of cattle, and a surprise lamb, to her farm. Bliss is a regular contributor to the Fort Frances Times. Read about her musings and adventures in the Rainy River agricultural community, in our Wednesday […]
Tonight will see periods of rain or snow with a low of -3 C (27 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day, remaining cloudy overnight with a high of minus-one (30) and a low of minus-nine (16). Thursday will bring a mix of […]
The Associated Press The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: RUGBY The European club rugby finals in May have been suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak. Governing body European Professional Club Rugby announced the decision a day after a conference call by the […]
The Canadian Press For the first time in 102 years, there will not be a showdown to determine Canada’s major junior hockey champion. The 2020 Memorial Cup has been added to the list of cancelled sporting events in Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Canadian Hockey League calling […]
-Submitted photo The fun keeps rolling as individuals and households put up their decorations to take part in the Window Walks that have been ongoing since the province announced the closure of schools following the March Break. The Window Walks are an opportunity for people at home to decorate their […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says his party will support emergency efforts to get money to Canadians struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, but will oppose any “power grab” by the Liberal government. The comments come ahead of an emergency session of the House of Commons on […]
Nolan James Windigo, 28, of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. A traditional wake will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 4 p.m. at Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation Gymnasium. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday […]
-Submitted photo Holly McRae achieved her first national strongwoman title this year. The Fort Frances native began competing in 2016, building her strength and skill, and overcoming extensive injuries, to win the amateur title. She is equally at home in the gym, or with her family, right. Although gym closures […]
Press Release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges everyone in our area returning from travel outside of Canada to self-isolate for 14 days. Self-isolation is also recommended for those who are over 70 years old or anyone who is immunocompromised, to reduce their risk of infection and possible complications. These recommendations have been […]
The border between Canada and the US has been closed to non-essential travel. Guards on both sides have begun turning away leisure visitors. Those allowed to cross are citizens returning home, people who work across the border, and people essential to the movement of goods. -Submitted photo
