The Fort Frances Terry Fox Run committee is hoping to make this year’s event the best it can be. They’re inviting anyone interested in helping out with the event to come out to a planning meeting. It will be held Saturday, August 5 at noon, in the Volunteer Bureau, located […]
Daily Headlines
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
There’s a special late-night party coming, and you are invited. The U.S. National Park Service and Voyageurs Conservancy are coming together to celebrate natural wonder and the cultural heritage of Voyageurs National Park’s night skies with their third annual Summer Star Party. Planned to run from Thursday, August 10, to […]
From NWHU
A small number of clients accessing safer drug use supplies at the Northwestern Health Unit in Fort Frances have reported concerns that the local drug supply may be contaminated with rat poison. We do not know the accuracy of the information, nor do we know the specifics. However, rat poisons […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking input from residents regarding their strategic plan for the next four years. With a recently-launched public survey, residents can voice their concerns for pressing issues, and note some of the town’s most important strengths. A statement on the Town’s website says the strategic […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Marcus Powlowski vows to continue being an advocate for his constituents. The Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP was not factored into this week’s wide-ranging federal cabinet shake-up, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped seven ministers and promoted seven rookies. Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu was one of just eight members […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Reaction to a wholesale Cabinet shuffle yesterday by Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which included the removal of two ministers integral to the national Indigenous agenda, demonstrates a divide of perspectives between First Nations and Métis in Ontario. Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare is frustrated that Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Janice Neurinski of Ski’s Variety pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw for August this morning. Wendy and John Brunetta of Fort Frances are the winners of a Western Caribbean cruise, valued at $3,900. Next month’s draw is for an Eastern […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Patty Hajdu says she is ready to continue her work after retaining the Indigenous services portfolio following a wide-ranging federal cabinet shake up. The Thunder Bay-Superior North MP was one of just eight members of cabinet that remained with their role following a major shuffle Wednesday that saw seven ministers […]
Press release
The Ontario government is continuing to take action to support Indigenous communities in the province by launching the $7.1 million Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF). The new fund will enable additional communities and organizations to support Survivors and their families impacted by ongoing burial investigations at former Residential […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Human trafficking is happening right here in the Rainy River District. Ginny Heilman, manager of social emergencies at Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services says the stats are high. “We have quite a large demographic of clients at our organization,” she says. “And it’s not just sexual exploitation, it’s also labour trafficking that […]
By Megan Walchuk
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
A lifelong passion for public libraries has become an enduring gift for local book lovers; the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has received the final instalment of a $1.1 million bequest from the estate of Patricia Cunningham, daughter of the late Joyce Cunningham. Patricia, who passed away in 2021 […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
At the Sorting Gap Marina on Friday, judges announced Ken Kellar as winner of the annual Quest for the Best singing competition hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce. It’s held annually during the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC), thanks to major sponsor The Window and Door Store. […]
