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In last week’s article titled “Lift – first hair removal service now in town”, clinic owner Kathy McKenzie has been employed as a Registered Nurse in the Fort Frances satelite Dialysis Unit since 2018. Although the clinic is located inside LaVerendrye General Hospital, the clinic is part of Thunder Bay […]

Expensive gifts and changes in behaviour can be indicators that your loved one is caught up or being groomed for human trafficking, one local program co-ordinator says. Anyone can be caught up in these situations. There are lots of ways to tell if your loved one may be going down […]

The Alcoholics Anonymous meeting schedule has changed for Fort Frances. There are currently only two meetings, being offered at Knox United Church. Tuesday and Thursday night meetings have been discontinued. Meetings are now scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, starting at 8 p.m., downstairs in McMillan Hall. Covid protocols are […]

One man held in custody on multiple charges (FORT FRANCES, ON) Several Rainy River District residents have court appear- ances later this fall to answer to charges of Impaired Driving related offences. On the 15th of October 2021 at approximately 6:00 pm, Members of the Rainy River District Detachment as […]

The Fort Frances Community Christmas Parade is in trouble and needs your help to keep going for the foreseeable future. Due to extenuating circumstances, longtime organizer Scott is unable to organize the event this year, and so is reaching out to try to find an organization willing to take on […]

With opioids and overdose deaths on the rise, the Substance Abuse Prevention Team (SAPT) is back to the planning table, holding meetings and upping their awareness campaigns.  Hugh Dennis, community volunteer, and Joan MacLean, administrator, said the goal is to raise awareness and increase their partners by having meetings, events […]

Over lunch time Friday, a group of close to 40 people gathered for a walk down Scott St. to raise awareness for domestic violence and abuse, support survivors, and to remember victims lost, and those who are still struggling. The event was organized by Alyssa Strachan. Strachan has been a […]

The United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) held an appreciation barbecue for first responders and other partners. The barbecue took place at the UNFC’s parking lot, with tables set up to follow physical distancing guidelines. About 200 meals were given to those who attended the event in-person. More meals, along with […]

A new provincial fund aims to shine a light on one of northern Ontario’s dark secrets – human trafficking. Last month, the provincial government announced funding of more than $15.3 million over the next five years “to provide more young victims and survivors of human trafficking in Northern Ontario with […]

Seven Generation Education Institute (SGEI) hosted the fall harvest for the first time at the Fort Frances campus. The two-day event took place on Wednesday and Thursday. Last year, this event was held virtually by creating five videos on traditional medicines, gillnetting, the organization’s drum and staff, residential school experience […]