By David Briggs
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BayToday.ca

Dogs can contract Lyme disease, and recently, there have been 41 confirmed cases in our area. So explained Dr. Neil Lawrence, a vet at the Callander Animal Hospital and Wellness Centre. He recently wrote to BayToday, noting “from a veterinary point-of-view, this has been a worrisome year for tick-borne diseases,” […]

By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com

A new intersection could be on the way for drivers in Fort Frances, which could help to relieve traffic congestion in the centre of town. At Tuesday night’s meeting of town council, a report was brought before councillors that will kick off the process of replacing the Central Avenue intersection […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

While opening a business, and teaching yoga classes, Paula Plichta, co-owner of Rainy Lake Zen Life, started a women’s cancer support group, inspired by her own journey with cancer, and the journeys of women around her walking the same path. Plichta uses techniques like box breathing and guided meditation to […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

The Trail of Terror has wound its way indoors, unleashing an all new Haunted Arena experience. Although the venue has changed, organizers say the scares are still there – and may be even scarier. The Trail of Terror began in 2020, as a fun way to beat the Covid blues, […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

The Rainy River District School Board is receiving additional funding for math facilitators from the Ministry of Education, to help improve student EQAO scores. The EQAO – the Education Quality and Accountability Office – issues a series of standardized tests annually to Ontario students in grades 3,6 and 9, as […]

Staff

The Muskies Football team increased their win record to four wins and two loses, by defeating the Portage La Prairie Trojans, 23-18 last Wednesday, October 9. The Muskies led 23 – 6 at halftime. Muskies scored first early in the second quarter on a short pass to Liam Stafford from […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

A U18 tournament featuring teams from across the region will honour the memory of a long-time Fort Frances hockey coach this weekend. The tournament is named in memory of Scott Clendenning who coached Fort Frances Minor Hockey teams, Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association teams, from Novice to competitive […]

From the OPP
Press release

(Fort Frances, ON) – On October 10, 2024, just before 3:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northwest Region Emergency Response Team located the missing 23-year-old female deceased. The death is not considered suspicious and foul play is not suspected. The OPP would like to thank the public and supporting […]

By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot facilitated by the federal government and delivered locally through the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has come to an end as of Aug. 31. The program saw more than 1,200 people choose Thunder Bay as their home, contributing to the region’s workforce. […]

From the OPP
Press release

Police have made another arrest linked to a group that targeted victims across Canada. On April 18, 2024, Project Sharp members, consisting of 11 Ontario and Quebec police services, announced the results of their 15-month-long investigation into individuals defrauding victims utilizing the ’emergency grandparent’ scam. The targets were seniors with […]

By Maggie Macintosh,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press

A Manitoba First Nation is the muse for a new educational video game wherein students ride sled dogs and hunt moose as a study of land stewardship and the Anishinaabe way of life. Bloodvein First Nation and Logics Academy, a coding and learning experience design company, have developed a special […]