By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Beekeepers in Ontario might soon be able to further benefit from an established program as both the federal and provincial governments take step to protect Ontario’s bees. In an announcement made Tuesday, May 21, 2024, both levels of government announced a further investment into the Honey Bee Health Initiative, a […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Theatre fans have had a chock-full year so far, and there’s plenty more laughter to come as a local playwright has her work return to the stage for a final run. Tracy Gibson is a local writer who has produced several of her own plays over the years, calling in […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

It doesn’t take a lot of extra water coming down to begin to make some big problems, especially if your home’s gutters and downspouts aren’t up to the task. Gutter systems help tackle rainfall and divert it away from your home. Gutters collect rainwater, which then flows along the path […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Most owners tend to think of their attic as bonus storage space, if they think of it at all, but any contractor will tell you the attic is a key component of your home that can leave you in perfect bliss, or cause you all sorts of troubles, depending on […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

A local author is celebrating the release of their second book of poetry which is taking readers on a trip into the past in order to challenge the heteronormative stories history accepts as the default. Joelle Barron is a poet from Fort Frances, and released their second book of poetry, […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Those in the northwest of the province will be seeing some additional benefits when they need to travel for health-related reasons. As part of the Ontario government’s announced 2024 budget, a release from Tuesday, April 30, 2024, added more information on planned changes to the Northern Health Travel Grant program, […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Employees of the former Fort Frances Mill are being invited to once more come together for an evening of reminiscing among old friends and coworkers. Planning is ongoing for the 12th Annual Mill Alumni Banquet and Reception, scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Fort Frances […]