“SafeTALK,” a workshop designed to raise suicide alertness among community members, will be held again today (May 10) from 6-9 p.m. at NCDS (304 Scott St.) Admission is free but pre-registration is required by contacting Char Strain at 274-2347 ext. 207 (leave message) or via e-mail at cstrain@cmhaff.ca Weechi-it-te-win Family […]
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The Canadian PressTerry Pedwell OTTAWA–Mobile phones in Atlantic Canada buzzed and squealed yesterday as more tests were conducted on Canada’s new emergency alert system. But glitches appeared to continue in Western Canada, where some wireless subscribers got the test signals and others did not. The operators of the system said […]
From the MNRF Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Red Lake Fire #12, located just west of North Spirit Lake First Nation, is 5.5 hectares in size. Red Lake Fire #13, at 0.2 hectares, is located near Pikangikum First Nation. There were eight new […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Ray and Renee Rousseu took a stroll through the Fine Line Art Gallery on Saturday to check out the pieces on display for the “teal”-themed spring art show. The gallery saw about 40 visitors for the opening day, who came to view various styles of art from drawings […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The Northwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) was at La Place Rendez-Vous here on Thursday to hear feedback from local residents about how the health-care system could be improved as it works to develop an Integrated Health Services Plan for 2019-22. Just under 40 people attended the […]
Stephanie Hagenaars It may have been raining outside but it was jumping inside the Robert Moore School gym yesterday as Wyatt Flinders put in all of his might while participating in “Jump Rope for Heart.” The school has been participating in the annual event for more than 20 years, with […]
Press Release Ontario and First Nations’ partners have signed historic resource revenue-sharing agreements in mining and forestry–the first of their kind in the province. These agreements with First Nations, represented by Grand Council Treaty #3, Wabun Tribal Council, and Mushkegowuk Council, commit Ontario to sharing 45 percent of government revenues […]
Sam Odrowski On a warm summer day in early August of last year, a Fort Frances woman’s life forever changed when she injured her ankle while gardening. What seemed like a misfortune for Cathie Sinninghe actually was a blessing in disguise. It was a short time after she was laid […]
Press Release This provincial election, the Northwestern Health Unit is encouraging local residents to learn about and discuss public health issues that affect our communities. The health unit has launched a campaign promoting people to “Get Informed, Be Heard, and Vote.” It aims to help the public make an informed […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Due to the rainy conditions, the Canadian Mental Health Association flag was presented inside the Civic Centre by Fort Frances deputy mayor Wendy Brunetta and CMHA staff and clients yesterday morning. It later was hoisted outside to mark the beginning of Mental Health Week, which runs until May […]
Sam Odrowski Folk artist Nick Sherman returned to town for a jam-packed concert at From The Grind Up on Saturday evening.
Jamie Mountain This hand-crafted wooden Canada geese replica, courtesy of Ray Coran, will be among the items up for auction this Friday (May 11) at the annual Ducks Unlimited banquet at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30. Tickets, which cost $50 each […]
