The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Fort Frances District, is advising the public that due to extreme forest fire activity from the Fort Frances 47 fire, an Implementation Order is now in effect until further notice that restricts access and use of certain roads and Crown lands. All travel, […]
District News
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A little rain never hurt anyone, and that was certainly the case on Sunday as the Fort Frances chapter of the Bear Clan Patrol held a successful fundraising barbecue to help continue their mission of keeping the streets safe. The barbecue was held outside of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau […]
Staff
Three new positive cases were reported for the District of Rainy River Region. Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for these cases will be contacted directly. That brings the NWHU active cases up to eight: […]
Press release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), along with national and provincial health agencies are closely monitoring rare reports of potential myocarditis/pericarditis (inflammation of the lining around the heart) following a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Most cases world-wide have occurred within several days after vaccination, and in teens and young adult males after receiving […]
Staff
The Company is increasingly optimistic about the economic recovery and these investments will help meet the demand and future needs of customers CN Rail has announced plans to invest approximately C$350 million in Ontario in 2021 as part of CN’s C$3 billion capital investment plan across its network. In Ontario, […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to be aware of fraudulent emails and request for funds in the form of gift cards, money orders or cryptocurrency. Scammers are increasingly using email, phone calls and other online social […]
By Colleen Romaniuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Science North and Indigenous Tourism Ontario celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday with a virtual premiere of its latest exhibition, titled Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions. The one-hour program streamed via social media included a virtual tour of the exhibition, appearances by Indigenous performers, vignettes showcasing Indigenous science and innovation, […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
There has been an increase in fire activity in the region, with 34 active fires in the northwestern region and 13 for the eastern side of the province from the Town of Marathon to Quebec, adding up to a total of 47 active fires in Ontario. Chris Marchand, fire information […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Recent concerns have cropped up for teens and young adult males after reports of potential inflammation of the lining around the heart following a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. According to the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) press release, most cases worldwide have occurred within several days after vaccination after receiving the second […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
The townships of Alberton, Chapple, Emo and La Vallee welcome their new joint fire chief Tyrell Griffith, who officially assumes the role on July 5. Griffith, who has lived in La Vallee since 2017, has been with the La Vallee fire team the last two years. But his experience goes […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
A residential school survivor, a master of many trades and an astound believer in the importance of bridging cultures. Dick Bird, 88, born and raised on Couchiching First Nation, always had more than one job to support his family of five. A family that is now his main source of […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Rainy River Pride has organized a series of community events, thanks to a ParticipAction grant As we venture into another year of the pandemic, not only have businesses gotten creative on how to offer their services, but events in the community have as well, and Rainy River Pride is one […]
