Police Briefs (FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for assistance from the public. On Saturday November 28, 2020 officers of the Rainy River District OPP responded to a Break and Enter at McTaggarts Store on Scott Street in Fort […]
District News
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
A new academic study released on Monday in northwestern Ontario finds health care staff are over-worked and facing psychological distress during the pandemic. Dr. James Brophy and Dr. Margaret Keith, academic researchers affiliated with the University of Windsor, led the investigative study on health care workers’ experiences in Ontario’s hospitals […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Purolator has teamed up with emerging Canadian artists to help spread a little holiday cheer this year. The shipping company has selected 13 artists from across the country – one from each province and territory – to design a unique and festive shipping box that will be made available at […]
Staff
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has reported a second active outbreak in a long-term care setting. Yesterday, and outbreak was declared in The Walford Thunder Bay, after one staff member was recently confirmed to have COVID-19. In collaboration with the Walford Thunder Bay, TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced that there are no new cases but there are currently 17 active COVID-19 cases. There are 13 in the Kenora region, one in the Dryden/Red Lake region and three in the Sioux Lookout region. To date there have been 121 positive COVID-19 cases. Between […]
Staff
Northern Policy Institute (NPI) has welcomed a familiar face to its ranks; it recently welcomed Kim Jo Bliss as a director to its Board. Bliss, owner of KJB Herefords, has been involved with the NPI for several years, holding a position on its Advisory Council. “I was sitting on one […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Riverside Health Care is partnering with Emo Feeds to provide sweet treats and hot beverages for their Christmas café and bake sale. The event will take place from Dec 3-5. The bake sale will be open in the evenings from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m-1 […]
Barb Everett
Publicity
Publicity
Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 met on Nov 11/20 with 27 members in attendance. Meeting was also streamed on line on the Legion Ladies facebook. Meeting was brought to order at 7 p.m. by President Josie Miller Election of Officers for the 2021 year: President – Josie […]
Press release
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 congratulates Clifford Bull, newly elected Chief of Lac Seul First Nation on his successful election on November 13. “I would like to extend my congratulations to Clifford Bull on his election to the position of Chief in Lac Seul First Nation,” said […]
With Christmas fast approaching, service clubs, charities and businesses are busy organizing ways for the community to provide for those in need. Here’s a listing of ways to give this holiday season: A Toy Drive will take place on Friday, December 4, at the UNFC Circle of Life Centre, 616 […]
Adam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Virtual events provide space for Indigenous artists to meet, collaborate A group of like-minded artists—both professional and amateur— connect for two-hours, twice-a-month in a Zoom session to learn about traditional and contemporary beadwork. The BYOBeads Beading Circle, which takes place on alternating Thursdays each month, allows a space to gather […]
Press release
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the first monthly Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Diane Ross of Fort Frances. The draw was made on November 30 at 11 a.m. A lifetime resident of Fort Frances, Ross was in shock to receive the news […]
