July 1st is soon approaching, and the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service would like to remind the public that the use of fireworks in the Town of Fort Frances is prohibited as per BY-LAW NO. 06/14 & BY-LAW NO. 06/14-A. As well, “Prohibited Fireworks” includes but is not limited to […]
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By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) held its final media session of the summer last week, touching on multiple topics including monkeypox. There were no reported local cases at the time, said Dr. Kit Young Hoon, the NWHU’s medical officer of health. “Monkeypox spreads much less easily than COVID-19, and spreads […]
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New forestry opportunities have been identified for the Rainy River District, following a recent wood supply study. Boundary Waters Forest Management Corporation in Partnership with Rainy River Future Development Corporation and Atikokan Economic Development Corporation has conducted a Wood Supply Study on the Boundary Waters Forest Sustainable Forest Licence (SFL). […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
While work on the demolition of the former Resolute Fort Frances Mill continues, the first concept plans of what could take its place have finally been revealed. In a deputation to the Town of Fort Frances council and administration at monday night’s Council meeting, Tom Janzen and Wes Paetkau of […]
I can barely grasp it is the end of June. I planned to start cutting hay over the weekend, but the weather changed my mind on that. I would have had to bundle up cutting on Sunday because it certainly wasn’t a warm day. I think we are so thankful […]
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Ever wonder what it would be like to be a welder? Or what it looks like from inside a crane? The Northern Community Development Service (NCDS) has found the answers in virtual reality. NCDS has partnered with Contact North to bring an immersive career experience. Each video shows a day […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Council and administration will see the first official plans for the redevelopment of the former Resolute Mill site at tonight’s council meeting. In a deputation presented by Tom Janzen and Wes Paetkau on behalf of BMI Group, Ziibi Investments and Aazhogan Renewal, the first official concept plans for what is […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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New Fort Frances bylaw officer Mark Bridge is used to living on the border, but not with Minnesota. Bridge comes to Fort Frances from Sarnia in southern Ontario on the Canada-United States border with Michigan. Fresh out of the Protection, Security and Investigation program at Lambton College in Sarnia, Bridge […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Those interested in becoming a paramedic used to have to travel elsewhere in the province to attend their studies. Now, a new program offered by Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) aims to help keep prospective paramedics learning, and eventually working, close to home. In collaboration with Durham College, SGEI has […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
A few years ago, Lions member Bill Michl ran around Lake Superior to support the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). He was able to raise just over $15,000. Starting in Thunder Bay, Michl ran clockwise around the lake, about 15 miles a day for 104 days. On the days he […]
Dear editor, I would like the opportunity to explain to the citizens of Fort Frances about the Canada Day Parade because I have been asked many times in the last month about parade details. The Fun In The Sun committee/Canada Day committee has NOT been responsible for the parade, only activities […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Gagwe-gikendamaawiziwin, formerly known as Quest for Knowledge, took place on May 27. Teams from five area schools competed to show their skills in Anishinaabemowin language at Seven Generations Education Institute. According to one of the lead co-ordinators, this year was the 22nd annual competition. Having had to shift to virtual […]
