According to a study being released by Confederation College, Ontarians overwhelmingly support proposals to expand the range of career-focused degree programs at colleges with nearly 70 per cent supporting the creation of new three-year degree programs, a new poll has found. “We are encouraged to see a large number of […]
District News
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
This week, the Ontario Ministry of Health has provided further information on its position regarding negotiations with the Ontario Association of Optometrists. In an emailed statement, the MOH says: “the OAO declined the conditions put forward by an independent third-party mediator, chosen by the OAO, that would allow us to […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A new project is underway to help generate the funding necessary to prevent an impending ecological disaster. The Steep Rock Energy Storage Project is a novel idea that aims to provide a benefit not only to electricity users in the province, but also use funding generated by selling electricity to […]
A charity garage sale to benefit the Dance Hall renovation is being help October 9. Volunteers are needed for set-up, take-down and hauling donations. Call Joanne Hyatt at 486- 3110 to join in. The Cattlemen’s Association needs a few extra hands to get the new Sales Barn ready for the […]
Staff
Currently, we have 16 active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. There are currently 10 active cases in the Rainy River region, five in the Kenora region and one in the Sioux Lookout region. Since our last update, we have received zero reports of new positive cases. […]
Merna Emara
The global pandemic hasn’t slowed down the Brielmann Farm in Rainy River; in fact, they have been busier than ever. The Brielmann Farm grows oats, wheat, canola, soy beans and they recently began growing corn. Timo Brielmann, 30, own and operates the 8,200-acre farm. He said the current harvest is […]
Press release
Currently, we have 19 active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. Since our last update, we have received report of: 12 new positive COVID-19 test results in the District of Rainy River; and 5 new positive COVID-19 test results in the Kenora region Follow up with the […]
Press release
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is today commemorating Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with 2021 marking the first year of this day as a federal statutory holiday. CAP is calling on the recently re-elected Liberal government and all other parties to commit to […]
Press release
Synterra Security Solutions, a local and majority First Nation owned Security company was founded in 2011 by Mark King and Scott McIntosh, along with Kingfisher Lake, Wunnumin Lake and Naicatchewenin First Nations with an idea of making a difference with First Nation Communities and also a strong business of supplying […]
Press release
Today, in schools across Ontario, students, staff, and school communities will be commemorating the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, which more than 150,000 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children were forced to attend between the 1870s and 1997. “While acknowledging the severe impact of residential schools, it […]
Staff
After a rash of incidents in the Fort Frances area, the OPP wants to make residents aware of ways to prevent property theft. Between Sept. 23 and 25, officers were called to instances of shoplifting, theft of money from a car, and a report of a male suspect going through […]
Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The outbreak centered around the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program (SCAP) in Emo is still active according to Dr. Kit Young-Hoon. An inspection of the facility turned up no obvious violations of health and safety standards. According to Dr. Young-Hoon, the facility was inspected for basic health and safety precautions, like […]
