Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford was in Fort Frances today to announce the annual Land Ambulance Service Grant (LASG). This year the government has provided $5.4 million via the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) for land ambulance service. Overall, the provincial government is providing $811 million dollars for […]
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The Ontario Government in continuing to support health care in the northwest by investing into Riverside Health Care facilities, most recently to the tune of $383,446 to help purchase a new generator. In an announcement made this morning outside La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford […]
The Fort Frances Lakers roster is filling up with some heavy-hitting talent; the team is excited to welcome Cobe Delaney to the line-up. Delaney has joined the Lakers after a trade with the MJHL’s Niverville Nighthawks, in exchange for a player development fee. The 6’0, 194-pound forward from La Ronge SK […]
By CARL CLUTCHEY
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
The Chronicle-Journal
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
The Chronicle-Journal
Fort William First Nation, Ont. — Fort William First Nation is trying to help recovering addicts deal with what is likely the biggest challenge of their lives: staying sober. “There’s a lot of achievement in someone who has managed to reach sobriety,” Ashley Harju, a band addiction and wellness worker, […]
By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Thanks to an investment from the federal government, Chad Solomon’s latest venture now has a significantly better chance to succeed in its infancy. Solomon, a member of Henvey Inlet First Nation in Ontario, launched his Biskane Inc. last fall. This online initiative is an Indigenous-focused shopping platform at https://www.biskane.com/ which […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
On Tuesday Sept. 12, the sentencing of Lindsey Coyle, was scheduled for January 16, 2024, much to the disappointment of the family of the late Hermina Fletcher. Coyle pleaded guilty to Criminal Negligence Causing the Death of Hermina Fletcher in September of 2022. In a statement issued on behalf of […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Connected North provides virtual learning for remote communities such as Fort Frances. Proudly supported by CIBC Foundation, the platform provides STEM learning to students, giving them access opportunities beyond what they typically see. Earlier this year, CIBC Foundation filmed a classroom of grade 5 students from J.W. Walker School for […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances High School Muskies put in a solid day’s work to put away the Dryden High School Eagles by a score of 47-7 on Friday. Both defense and offense were firing on all cylinders as the team recorded multiple sacks and forced fumbles. After the game head coach […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) has announced their new chief of paramedic services will be starting in their new role beginning next week. In a press release from the Board released this morning, it was revealed that Joshua Colling will be stepping into the role within the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
On Sept. 20 the Tour de Fort entertainment series kicks off its 30th annual season with The Rowdymen, a trio that finds its roots in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Toronto company of the hit Broadway musical ‘Come From Away.’ The band is made up of Newfoundlanders […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s president McKenna Begin has been named Governor-Elect for the Western Canada District of Kiwanis, and will be governor starting in 2024-2025. She’s since discovered that she’ll be the youngest governor Kiwanis has ever had. “This is overseeing all of Western Canada, so it’s from about […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances is in the process of selecting a reputable contractor to complete pool renovations at the Memorial Sports Centre, raising hopes that accessibility to the pool will be improved in this phase of the project. Craig Miller, Interim Operations and Facilities Manager for the Town of […]
