The region is currently under an extreme heat advisory, which could see temperatures soar to 39C with the humidex. It is expected to last several days – possibly until Thursday. Health Canada has provided the following information on its website, regarding heat related illness, and how to stay cool. If […]
Daily Headlines
The Town of Fort Frances is excited to treat local volunteers to a BBQ and provide an expression of sincere gratitude as it gets ready to host its 1st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. The BBQ will be held at the Rainy Lake Square, 235 Scott St in Fort Frances on […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have asked Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller to delay legislation that would implement a self-government agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). The legislation is to be introduced in the House of Commons on June 19. This morning, flanked by the other chiefs of the […]
By Mia Rabson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Canadians should be on alert for more bad air quality days ahead this summer as wildfires continue to burn out of control in most provinces, national public health officials warned Monday. They say Canada needs to revisit the data it collects on health risks from wildfires. They also […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – The Royal Canadian Air Force is searching for two missing members following the crash of a military helicopter operating in eastern Ontario early this morning. The Department of National Defence says four of the Royal Canadian Air Force members were on board a CH-147 Chinook helicopter when the […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Snowbirds pilot Maj. Steve Hurlbut has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident in Barrie, Ont., last week. The Canadian Forces Provost Marshal’s office says it began an investigation on June 14. Military police laid the charge on Saturday, but a media advisory the same day […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
HALIFAX – An air and sea search continues today in a remote area of ocean south of Newfoundland for a submersible carrying five people that went missing during a dive to the wreckage of the Titanic. The search, in an area about 700 kilometres south of St. John’s, N.L., is […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
With summer just around the corner, the local Meals on Wheels (MOW) program is seeking volunteers who are willing to deliver affordable, hot, nutritious meals to a range of clients, including older adults, adults with disabilities, or those recovering from illness or surgery. Many regular volunteers go up to the […]
By Megan Walchuk
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
For many of us, summer is a carefree time, associated with our favourite picnic and barbecue recipes, ice cream and other treats. But for those in our society with food insecurity, summer can be a perilous time. Food backs, once overflowing from the warmth and generosity of holiday food drives, […]
- Robin Wright photo
Tayah Cumming and Emile Jewell setup a table to sell candy sticks snd ice tea at the Watten Fire Department garage/ yard sale. All proceeds from their sale were donated to the Watten Fire Department. Their enthusiasm and initiative was very appreciated by the department.
– Ken Kellar photo
Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor was on site at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances on Thursday, June 8, 2023 for the annual Seeds of Hope event put on by the Society. Alongside O’Connor, flowers were also planted by Bev Sisco, George Stewart and […]
From the OPP
June is Seniors Month in Ontario and the 2023 theme is “Working for Seniors.” The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to raise awareness about frauds that target Ontario seniors, who have spent their entire life saving funds for their golden years. The OPP asks that we work collectively at […]
