Despite some precipitation, extreme forest fire hazard conditions continue to grip the western half of the northwest region including Kenora, Red Lake, Dryden, Fort Frances and Sioux Lookout districts. A Restricted Fire Zone continues to be in effect for these regions. The municipalities of Fort Frances, Emo, Chapple, LaVallee and […]
District News
Staff
The Chief Fire Official has declared a Restricted Fire Zone—Total Fire Ban covering all areas of the Town of Fort Frances. It went into effect June 29, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Yesterday, the Alberton, Chapple, Emo and La Vallee Fire and Emergency Service also declared a total fire ban, effective […]
GATHERINGS Outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people. Indoor gatherings of up to five people. RETAIL, DINING, AND SERVICES Essential retail stores can open to 50 per cent capacity. Non-essential retail stores can open to 25 per cent capacity. Stores in shopping malls can open. Personal care services such as […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) region, along with the rest of the province will be entering phase 2 of the province’s reopening model today. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at NWHU, said their teams will be sending communications out to local businesses and workplaces to ensure that […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
On Monday, the board of directors of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society met to set dates and times for Emo Fair activities. Sherri Hay, first vice-president of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society, said the fair will be held on August 20 and 21 this year. Although the fair […]
Canada Day celebrations will be held July 1 in Rainy River’s Hannam Park, from noon to 4 p.m. Rainy River Rec staff have organized a number of family events, including cornhole, a scavenger hunt, water balloon toss, bike decorating, horseshoes, crafts and games. For more details, e-mail rainyriverrec@tbaytel.net, call 852-4446 […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Couchiching First Nation has administered more than 3,000 vaccines and is nearing the end of vaccinating all their residents. Armand Jourdain Senior, Couchiching Health and Recreation director, said they started vaccinating Couchiching residents in early February. With this being the fifth month of the community’s vaccination campaign, Jourdain said the […]
No Pride in Genocide In light of another announcement of unmarked burial sites from the Residential Institutions in our country, we, the Women’s Council, Gaagiidoo-Ikwewag of Grand Council Treaty #3, issue a public statement regarding Canada Day across our country. We call upon all leadership, Prime Minister Trudeau and Canadians […]
The Chief Fire Official has declared a Restricted Fire Zone—Total Fire Ban covering all areas of the Town of Fort Frances. It went into effect June 29, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This Fire Ban applies to all open-air fires including all fire pits, cook stoves, and campfires that use solid […]
Press release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) will begin to wrap up their COVID-19 mass immunization clinics by the end of July. This gives the public a few more weeks to book either their first or second dose appointment to get vaccinated. The vaccine is recommended for anyone aged 12 or older and […]
By Spencer Kemp
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The World-Spectator
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The World-Spectator
After hearing about the unmarked graves at the residential school in Kamloops, B.C., Patricia Ballantyne decided to walk from Prince Albert to Ottawa on a journey of healing. Ballantyne set out on the journey alone initially, but was joined by others—family members, friends, supporters and other survivors—as her walk progressed. […]
Police Briefs This report was previously released on our Facebook page (FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Fort Frances Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB) and […]
