District News

The council of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (WIN) and Chief Waylon Scott signed a Relationship Agreement: Comprehensive Response to Mercury and Human Health in Wabaseemoong Independent Nations with the Federal Government. The Relationship Agreement lays forward a plan to address the comprehensive health needs of members of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations that […]

Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 have expressed outrage at the news of the reduction of charges laid against Brayden Bushby in the alleged killing of Barbara Kentner. Bushby was to stand trial on October 5, against second degree murder charges. However, in a controversial move, which has […]

Jasmine Bruyere has been fundraising to send her daughter Jordynne Brown, 10, to the International Presentation of Performers (IPOP) convention in Los Angeles in January. According to the IPOP convention, it promotes emerging talents to leading agents, managers, casting directors and music industry professionals. Bruyere said she has been sending […]

The Ontario government has injected $108,379 into Riverside Healthcare, to upgrade its facilities. Riverside has been awarded an Exceptional Circumstance Project (ECP) grant as part of the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) program. The funds are earmarked to replace two roof mounted air handling units and to upgrade the Honeywell […]

COVID-19 forced people to spend more time indoors, encouraging them to find new hobbies and crafts to feed their boredom. Coupled with this adjustment was businesses both trying to cater to local demands and remaining afloat. According to greenhouses in Fort Frances, more people began gardening after COVID-19. Lowey’s Produce […]

Across the northwestern region, there is only one active blaze, but the risk of forest fire isn’t extinguished yet. Chris Marchand, information officer in the northwestern region for the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services, said the forest fire hazard is still quite high in the Fort Frances area, along […]

With most universities delivering their courses through online means in the first semester, post-secondary students are making decisions as to whether they will go back to living on campus, rent a house with their friends or stay at home until they go back to in-person classes. Jaykob Ryll is going […]

Amazon PrimeThe Golden Girls – TV-PG – Comedy, Drama – Available NowFor those unfamiliar with the classic series starring Bea Arthur and Betty White, the show follows four previously married women as they live together in Miami and share life’s highs and lows together. CraveSailor Moon (1995-2000) – TV-Y – […]

Missing man (DRYDEN, ON) – The search continues for Nazariy Geletiy. The 24 year old Vancouver, British Columbia man was reported missing, but was last seen on September 12, 2020 near Roussin Road in Machin Township (west of Dryden). Geletiy is described as being 6’0″, 160 lbs and has brown […]

The Fort Frances Nursery School is accepting registration for the new school year after the Ministry of Education gave them the green light to do so last week. The decision comes after they had to close in March because of COVID-19. Laurel Basaraba, supervisor and a resource teacher, said they […]