Three new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported late last week. On July 2, Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of two new positive COVID-19 test results in the Sioux Lookout Health Hub area. The individuals were a 30 year old and a 60 year old, both male. On […]
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Press Release
(Rainy River District, ON) – On June 24, 2020, two individuals entered Canada from the United States of America through the Fort Frances port of Entry. Along with other stipulations, the two were instructed by Canada Border Services Agency to drive directly to their destination and remain there for 14 […]
Ken Kellar
It’s been a long handful of months being closed, but the Fine Line Art Gallery is ready to welcome customers and art aficionados back through its doors. Like many local businesses, the gallery closed down in mid-March following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions put in place by […]
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Confederation College has been regularly assessing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation and has been following direction given by government and health authorities. The health and safety of the College community remains its primary concern. After much consideration, and as a result of the ongoing pandemic and continued restrictions, the College […]
Ken Kellar
While there is still much that is unknown about the COVID-19 virus, Curtis Denture Clinic in Fort Frances isn’t taking any chances with the health of their patients or staff. The clinic has recently installed a brand-new and state of the art piece of tech that’s designed to track patients […]
Ken Kellar
A highlight during the holiday season, this year’s Christmas Cantata is not to be. Diane Maxey made the decision to cancel the annual Christmas tradition last week, saying in a call to the Times that it was a sad decision to make, but not a difficult one. “It’s for the […]
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The engines will be roaring to life this weekend at Emo Speedway, but the stands will remain silent. The Borderland Racing Association will be holding its first race of the season on July 11, with a practice scheduled for this Saturday. However, due to COVID-19, spectators are not being allowed […]
Staff
Following suit with many of the traditional Canada Day activities that usually run in Fort Frances, the Fun in the Sun Mini King and Queen contest will not be running this year. Event organizer Melissa Gushulak explained that with all of the COVID-19 related restrictions and cancellations that have already […]
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Northwestern Health Unit and Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre have been notified of several positive test results from a screening program of hospital staff. There are no cases of illness at this time. The NWHU is working together to follow up and make sure that all necessary measures […]
Northwestern Health Unit received reports of three new cases of COVID-19 in our area today, Friday, June 19. Two of the cases are the Sioux Lookout Health Hub region, and one in the Kenora Health Hub region. Follow up with the individuals and their contacts has started according to protocol. […]
Dr. Ian Gemmill is the acting medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU). Jon Begg, communications and public relations specialist at the NWHU administers and conducts weekly public meeting streamed on either NWHU’s Facebook page or GoTo Meeting sessions to answer questions. To find out how to […]
Ken Kellar
It won’t look like it has in previous years, but there are still plans for some fun to be had on Canada Day. Both the Fun in the Sun committee and the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce have announced plans for activities on Canada Day that will be replacing the […]
