The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) region’s COVID-19 rates are starting to improve, even with the lifting of restrictions, however, our area’s case rate remains the highest in the province. We currently have a case rate of 294.3 per 100,000, compared to 75.0 per 100,000 provincially; and the local percent positivity […]
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It’s been a whirlwind of great live entertainment from the Tour de Fort. This week is no different, with Canadian jazz legend Molly Johnson taking the stage on Wednesday, March 23. The show was originally listed with an 8:30 p.m. start time. However, the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. […]
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After a week-long battle, a fire at the Fort Frances Landfill site has finally been extinguished thanks to a multi-organization community effort. The fire began at the landfill site on Saturday, March 5 and burned through to Sunday, March 13, according to Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service chief Tyler Moffitt. […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Town of Fort Frances Coun. Douglas Judson left partway through the regular council meeting held Monday evening in protest, following a defeated motion and a 6-1 vote on the investigation of altering meeting times and formats for the incoming council. The item of discussion titled ‘Removing Barriers to Participation on […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances council has been cleared of any potential violation of the Municipal Act, following a complaint submitted about an in-camera session. The complaint was submitted by local barrister and solicitor Peter Howie to the town’s closed meeting investigator, Paul Heayn. In his complaint, Howie alleged that […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
As the shelling continues, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski is working to help Ukrainians displaced by war into Canada. Powlowski, who is of Ukrainian heritage, is especially hoping to help some of his own relatives get to Thunder Bay. It’s been reported that over 2.8 million people have fled […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
From living through the Second World War to becoming Citizen of the Year in a small town far from her native England, June Keddie has lived an eventful life, full of happiness, success, laughter and loss. Keddie, 93, is originally from Byfleet, Surrey, England, and was just 10 years old […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
What’s become commonplace to one person can be a whole new world to another. It struck me (at my manager’s insistence) that there are many questions to be answered regarding cutting and storing ice. It’s not exactly a widespread practice anymore, though our little bay community is far from the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Two years after her previously scheduled Tour De Fort show was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, jazz singer Molly Johnson is finally making her way to Fort Frances. Johnson starts a tour of Western Canada tonight in Burnaby, BC and will end the tour in a week right here […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is looking for input on the building expansion design that is currently viewable at the centre and on their Facebook page. Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft said residents have two weeks to provide their input, make comments and suggest alternatives before the town goes through the process […]
Submitted by Riverside Health Care
Throughout the pandemic the government has issued directives that address masking, testing, vaccinations and visitor restrictions to ensure safety for patients, residents, clients, visitors, volunteers, staff, and physicians. Last week, the Ontario government’s health ministries announced removal of key COVID-19 directives, transferring oversight for these matters directly to the health […]
