Town council approved the 2024 Operating Budget in a Special Council meeting on Monday. It brought in a 5.99 per cent tax increase, including education. The bump represents $729,178 in increased spending by the Town. The average change on the annual tax bill will be $168 for residential, and $739 […]
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From the FFPLTC
Press release
Press release
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre will be open for less hours during the week due to budget cuts. “Effective April 1, the Library will reduce its hours of operation on Mondays and Thursdays, only being open from 10-5 on Mondays and open 10-6 on Thursdays, leaving Tuesday and […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A local business is benefitting from government funding to help expand their operations. As part of a series of announcements made last week by Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford across the Rainy River District, it was announced that Constant Trucking, an outfit located at the base of the Noden Causeway, […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
It is important to be able to recognize and understand the ways fraudsters try to steal your funds today, compared to 20 years ago. Awareness can play a key role in preventing potential victims from losing their hard-earned money. With the use of cryptocurrency, online banking, and the internet readily […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
A group of Ignace representatives has returned from Saskatchewan after touring the Came co uranium mine. The delegation was hosted by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, which provided an opportunity for the Ignace group to learn about the underground mine located at McArthur River and the impact the mine has […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Ignace council members unanimously passed a resolution on Monday that allows Mayor Kim Baigrie the authority to sign a historic potential hosting agreement between their township and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization. Having just kicked the dust off their boots upon returning from a tour of Saskatchewan’s Cameco uranium mine, […]
Press release
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections in eight provinces linked to snakes and feeder rodents. Many of the individuals who became sick reported direct or indirect contact with snakes and feeder rodents (used as reptile food) before […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances native Don Lovisa retired at the beginning of March after over 15 years as head of Durham College the college honoured the outgoing president by naming a building after him. Lovisa started working in the collegiate sector with Confederation College’s Fort Frances Campus which was located in the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Rainy River District is in the grips of an opioid crisis, according to front-line workers who see the devastating impacts first hand. In a press release from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) issued for Bell Let’s Talk day in January 2024, CMHA Fort Frances branch CEO Charlene Strain […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
As the snow melts, Fort Frances Youth Soccer (FFYS) is hoping to get underway a little earlier than in past years. Registration is open now until March 31. There has been one major change this year. The youngest division, squirts, for children ages four and five at the end of […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
With a pair of wins last weekend in Wisconsin, the Fort Frances Lakers are looking to go into the playoffs with momentum this weekend against the hot Sioux Lookout Bombers. Lakers head coach Tyler Miller was on vacation with his family but was watching the games, and was encouraged by […]
Staff
The third round of NWO PitchIt is open for nominations. The online program, similar in style to Dragon’s Den or Shark Tank, gives a stage for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges, for the chance to win cash. The contest is open to anyone with […]
