After clinics close, vaccines will still be available from smaller sessions, to be offered as needed at NWHU Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges those who still need a first, second, or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to book an appointment when eligible. The health unit’s large vaccination clinics will […]
District News
By Allan Bradbury
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances and District Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee issued an urgent plea for help to district government representatives. A letter sent to MPP Greg Rickford and MP Marcus Powlowski is urging the provincial and federal government to assist the region in securing more doctors. “The status of physician […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The fire departments in Alberton, Chapple, Emo and La Vallee are looking for volunteers to fill positions. Alberton and Emo are each looking to fill 10 positions, Chapple is looking to fill five and La Vallee is looking to fill nine. Tyrell Griffith, fire chief for Alberton, Chapple, Emo and […]
By Colin Graf
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
New funding for Indigenous housing from the Ontario government has left Justin Marchand, Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS), “ecstatic.” The funding, to be renewed annually, will provide Indigenous-led, culturally appropriate long-term housing solutions and support services to Indigenous people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, reads […]
By Dariya Baiguzhiyeva
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Timmins Today
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Timmins Today
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault is considering “next steps” in response to the joint letter sent by First Nations chiefs last week, according to a federal government spokesperson. Last week, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Neskantaga, Kashechewan and Eabametoong First Nations chiefs sent a joint letter to Guilbeault after […]
By Brian Lockhart
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Tecumseth Times
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Tecumseth Times
While local snowmobilers eagerly awaited a good dumping of snow so the trails can be groomed and ready for riding, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs encourages its riders to follow all safety protocols when enjoying the sport. The Ontario Provincial Police have released data that shows many riders continue […]
By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Geena Jackson is the founder and executive producer of Bears’ Lair TV, a reality series that will see Indigenous entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in the hopes of winning money. A call for contestants from across Canada is currently underway. The plan for the initial season of the series, which […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
After 24 years in the mayoral seat, Dennis Brown has bowed out of the upcoming Atikokan municipal election, putting an end to his 42 years in municipal politics. Brown, a strong advocate for the community, has several notable notches on his political belt, from upgrading recreational facilities to rebuilding roads. […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Like the year before it, 2021 was in many ways ruled by the COVID-19 pandemic, and not everyone was impacted the same way – something our Member of Parliament is well aware of. Speaking with the Fort Frances Times to both look back on the year that was and look […]
Press release
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, web, text messages and telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for payment or personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN). The methods and messages used by the scammers are varied […]
Staff
The Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances has headed to the Dryden area, to assist in a wide-spread search for a missing man. Darren Burnard has not made contact with loved ones since December 31, 2021. Burnard is described as 32-year-old indigenous male approximately 177 cm or 5 foot 9 inches […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local municipalities are planning to bring the urgent need for more physicians to the different levels of government, following talks at the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) AGM on Saturday. “There is a critical need for physicians in the Rainy River district, specifically at the Rainy River Hospital,” said […]
