(FORT FRANCES) – The North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to announce that Staff Sergeant Greg Given of the Thunder Bay Provincial Communications Centre, is promoted to the rank of Inspector and becomes Commander, Rainy River District Detachment, effective February 12, 2024. Inspector Given holds a Bachelor of […]
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Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Borderland Judo Club has had a successful few weeks of continued passion and growth in the art of judo. Students competed in tournaments earning medals in their respective divisions and many new students moved up in the ranks. Last week, 13 students were graded and earned their yellow belt. In […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Adam L’Hirondelle and Emma Tucker will take to the ice in Thunder Bay Feb. 24-26 as part of the second weekend of competition at the provincial winter games, the pair have only started curling as a mixed doubles team over the last few months in preparation for the event. Both […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Do the Kenora Thistles have a future in the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League? That question is on the minds of many as word spreads that the team could soon find itself removed from the league. The Thistles aren’t the only club that might be on the chopping […]
From the Government of Ontario
Press release
Press release
TORONTO — Yesterday, the government released the 2023–24 Third Quarter Finances, to provide an update on Ontario’s economic and fiscal outlook since the release of the 2023 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (also referred to as the Fall Economic Statement, or FES). While inflation-related pressure has eased slightly across […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
THUNDER BAY – Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) chiefs declared a “winter roads state of emergency” in the concluding statement for their 2024 Chiefs Winter Assembly. The communique, released Thursday at the end of the three-day summit, also declared a “health state of emergency.” The mild winter has given Ontario’s northern […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
First Nations leaders are applauding last week’s Supreme Court decision that affirms Indigenous nations should have jurisdiction over child and family services (CFS) laws and policies in their communities. “The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) recognizes that this decision is positive for First Nations who are developing laws under this […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Recent seismic activity in Northwestern Ontario around the Township of Ignace has not yet raised red flags for the proposed nuclear waste repository site. According to Earthquakes Canada, a 1.2 magnitude earthquake occurred 39 kilometres from Ignace near White Otter Lake. on Jan. 25 at 5:12 a.m. Two more smaller […]
A new social enterprise is working to reduce hunger across Canada by helping communities bolster local food production and economic opportunity. Sustainable Food Security (SFS) offers guidance, infrastructure, and support in securing funding to partners ready to improve access to fresh food among vulnerable populations. “Financial, geographic, and knowledge barriers […]
Staff
Mother Nature isn’t the only thing gearing up fast for spring; staff at the Town of Fort Frances are sowing the seeds for a flourishing Rainy Lake Square Market. A new plan for the market grew organically from extensive feedback from citizens and vendors alike. It offers a streamlined, low […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES,ON) – Springtime means tax season; it also means the scammers are also ramping up their season to scam innocent individuals out of their money or their personal information. Tax scams are one of the most reported scams to police and the Canadian anti fraud center. Scammer claims to […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Registration for the 82nd Rainy River District festival of the Performing Arts is now open, and those performers in the district who are looking to show off their stuff are invited to apply. Scheduled to run from Thursday, April 4, 2024, to Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Festival is once […]
