By Margaret Kirk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Sault Star

The Robinson Superior Treaty Litigation team has rejected what they call a “low-ball” $3.6 billion offer from the federal and Ontario governments for 175 years of treaty breaches. The Supreme Court of Canada had given Canada and Ontario until Jan. 27 to engage in “meaningful negotiations” to make offers to […]

By Ethan Braund
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer

Researchers at the University of Waterloo are working on creating a greener internet. Computing accounts for nearly five per cent of the world’s total energy use daily, a number that will only increase as more power is needed for the increased use of artificial intelligence, said Martin Karsten, professor of […]

From the District of Rainy River Services Board
Press release

Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/01/28 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) extends its congratulations to the successful recipients of the recently announced HART (Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment) Hub funding in the north, Greater Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, and Kenora, and applauds their work to create positive […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

Late in 2023, CBC/ Radio-Canada reported on a “lucrative and growing cross-border human smuggling market,” most of which is through a location called the Swanton sector. Skip ahead to last November and Donald Trump’s so-called “border czar,” Tom Homan, has characterized the Canadian border as an “extreme national security vulnerability.” […]

From the Northwest Catholic District School Board
Press release

This year, The Northwest Catholic District School Board is pleased to release our new three-year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy. The strategy holds every student at the heart, ensuring timely access to identity-affirming supports and resources for students, caregivers and educators using practices that are both evidence-informed and evaluated. Board […]

From Riverside Health Care
Press release

Riverside Health Care is excited to announce the launch of a new online bill payment option to its website, providing a more accessible and user-friendly experience for patients, clients, residents and families. The online payment platform allows users to pay their bills conveniently using major credit and VISA debit cards. […]

From the District of Rainy River Services Board
Press release

Fort Frances, Ontario – 2025/01/28 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) was represented at the 2025 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference in Toronto from January 19 to 21 by Board Chair, Debbie Ewald, Board member, Mike Ford and CAO Charene Gillies. With the DRRSB delivering services […]

By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent

The LaVallee Seniors Committee hosted their first Seniors luncheon January 28th. at the Devlin Hall. The day started with the Emo Legion catering a delicious luncheon. Amy Ruff (lawyer) presented an informative talk on wills and estates. Many questions were asked following her presentation. The afternoon ended with games of […]

Staff

We’re deep into cold and flu season, but with a little care – and a stop by Misty River Alternatives – you don’t need to let it slow you down. While there’s no magic cure for the common cold, there are several natural remedies that can help reduce symptoms, speed […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

Emo Drugs offers blister packs, sometimes called compliance packaging, for medications. Moreover, compliance packaging can improve the convenience of taking medications and the likelihood that patients will take the correct medications at the right time of day. “Compliance packaging offers several benefits for both patients and healthcare providers,” reads a […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

Whether you call it Blue Monday, Seasonal Affective Disorder, or the Winter blues, the Canadian Mental Health Association knows this time of year has some Canadians feeling glum. While lifestyle changes might not be sufficient to beat the Winter blues, the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association […]