Last week marked the 10th annual Essential Skills Day. The Canadian government has a framework called the essential skills framework that focuses in on nine essential skills: reading, document use, numeracy, writing, oral communications, working with others, thinking, digital technology and continuous learning. Mack Rogers, executive director at ABC Literacy […]
Merna Emara
Merna Emara
Fort Frances council members passed a decision to charge $7 per user per month to offset cleaning costs during ice-in time. The decision was made during council’s bi-weekly meeting on Monday. The new motion will still require all organizations using the Memorial Sports Centre’s ice rink to pay money to […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Yesterday millions of Canadians watched the 150th throne speech given from the Senate chamber in Ottawa. This is the second throne speech after the last one given in December to open the 43rd parliament session. The minority government promised to tackle almost every sectorial problem in Canada, in a proposal […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski, on behalf of Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, announced an investment of $81,230 in Thunder Bay-Rainy River last week. These funds will be dedicated to support projects organized and delivered by community groups to help seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the help […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) reports three new symptomatic COVID-19 cases in the past week – two in Sioux Lookout and one in the Dryden Red Lake area. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said these cases include cases on First Nation communities, as well as […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) sent Education Minister Stephen Lecce a letter requesting more funding to secure the enhanced personal protective equipment (PPE) and to support other modifications to remote learning costs. Raymond Roy, chair of the RRDSB, wrote in the letter that the five month additional operating […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
COVID-19 forced people to spend more time indoors, encouraging them to find new hobbies and crafts to feed their boredom. Coupled with this adjustment was businesses both trying to cater to local demands and remaining afloat. According to greenhouses in Fort Frances, more people began gardening after COVID-19. Lowey’s Produce […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Across the northwestern region, there is only one active blaze, but the risk of forest fire isn’t extinguished yet. Chris Marchand, information officer in the northwestern region for the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services, said the forest fire hazard is still quite high in the Fort Frances area, along […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Royal Canadian Legion in Emo opened for carpet bowling season, the first week of September. After the seniors finish playing, they all gather – while physically distanced – for a luncheon meal.With COVID-19, all seniors play with their masks on and use different sanitized woods to push the balls […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
With most universities delivering their courses through online means in the first semester, post-secondary students are making decisions as to whether they will go back to living on campus, rent a house with their friends or stay at home until they go back to in-person classes. Jaykob Ryll is going […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Fort Frances Nursery School is accepting registration for the new school year after the Ministry of Education gave them the green light to do so last week. The decision comes after they had to close in March because of COVID-19. Laurel Basaraba, supervisor and a resource teacher, said they […]
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Sioux Narrows Arts Council held their annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival on Saturday from 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. at the Sioux Narrows Provincial Park. Admission was by donation to raise funds for the 60th anniversary festival next year. Usually, the festival is held in the Sioux Narrows Curling Club. […]
