Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises that COVID-19 cases are increasing in communities across the region. The latest PCR testing data shows a total of 315 active cases in the region, with a percent positivity of 17.7%, up from 12.8% last week. Many of the active cases are in the jurisdiction […]
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Town infrastructure continues to slowly open, as water recedes, and cleanup efforts continue. Effective July 18, 2022, the following areas will reopen to pedestrian and vehicular traffic: Front Street (Mosher Avenue to Minnie Avenue) Front Street walking path Front Street bike path Front Street Fitness Equipment Sorting Gap Marina Sorting […]
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Fort Frances is seeing an uptick in confirmed COVID-19 cases, including two outbreaks. Rainycrest Long-Term Care and La Verendrye Hospital are both in outbreak status. To mitigate the spread, Riverside has restricted visitors, and isolated those impacted. There are currently 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Fort Frances. That number […]
This is an update to the July 11, 2022 communication. The First Floor of La Verendrye hospital and the West Wing of Rainycrest have been added to the list of COVID-19 Outbreak locations. To further enhance our team’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, additional precautions are being […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Recipients for the Moffat Family Fund were announced at Council this week. For a full story, see yesterday’s edition of the Fort Frances Times. Here is a brief summary:
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A beloved community event is making its return tomorrow, giving children, families and Teddy Bears alike a chance to get outside and have a fun filled afternoon. The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is once again hosting the Teddy Bear Picnic, the often-annual event for families that has […]
As floodwaters recede and clean -up efforts continue, effective July 14, 2022, the following areas will reopen to pedestrian and vehicular traffic: Front Street (Mosher Avenue to Minnie Avenue) Front Street walking path Front Street bike path Front Street Fitness Equipment Sorting Gap Marina Point Park (open to pedestrian traffic […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances Mayor June Caul is officially bringing to an end an eight-year career of service on Fort Frances Town Council. Citing her physical and mental well-being, Caul announced at last night’s Fort Frances Town Council meeting that she will not be seeking re-election in this year’s upcoming municipal election. […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Several community organizations have received funding for programming supporting local children thanks to this year’s investment from the Moffat Family Fund. Fort Frances mayor June Caul announced this year’s cohort of recipients of the grant funding at last night’s council meeting. The total funding announced came to $97,000 and has […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
In an effort to promote the local music scene, one area musician has put together a music festival featuring several local bands. Wes DeBungie is a member of the local music scene and the organizer of Wes Fest, which will run from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday. “I […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Flood conditions around town continue to improve, but the mayor warns that there are still some lingering risks associated with them. During last night’s meeting of Fort Frances town council, mayor June Caul shared an update on the flood conditions in the area, noting that the town is still technically […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
The Canadian Cadet Organizations seek to develop citizenship, leadership, and fitness. Three senior cadets from the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron have a chance to do so when they attend 5-week advanced aviation camps across the country. Flight-Sgt. Batiuk is in Connaught, Ontario, while flight sergeants Donaldson […]
