The Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management is sponsoring a multi-agency international full-scale exercise set for Thursday, Aug. 26. This exercise will provide participants with an opportunity to test response capabilities plans, policies, procedures and training. It will focus on decision-making, coordination, and integration of resources with other jurisdictions […]
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Recent rainfalls have helped to cool the wildfire situation in the Northwest Region. However, fire restrictions remain in place. There were five new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region over the weekend. Fort Frances 145 is located near Steccno lake, approximately 39 kilometres east/northeast of Atikokan. The 0.4 hectare fire […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On 21 August 2021 at 2:39 am, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a section of Canadian National (CN) Rail line in Alberton Township after locomotive engineers believed they observed something suspicious on the tracks. OPP Officers […]
By Megan Walchuk
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com
Whether you call her Mrs Apples or a safety risk, a mother bear with her three cubs has caught the attention of East end Fort Frances. The family unit has been spotted regularly over the past few weeks, and her movements tracked over social media. She’s also caught the attention […]
There were six new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the early evening of August 18. Dryden 123 is not under control at 0.1 hectares and is located near Abamategwia Lake, approximately 32 kilometres northwest of Ignace. Dryden 124 is not under control at 0.1 hectares and is located […]
Press release
This week, in response to evolving data around the transmissibility of the Delta variant, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore revealed the province would begin recommending third dose vaccines to those at highest risk, including long-term care residents. Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce that we […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
An exciting opportunity for fun, learning and shopping is quickly approaching, and there is still time for local businesses to get in on the action. As part of a $1.4-million investment from Ontario’s Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture to Science North, the organization is embarking on the Great […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit is calling on any residents who were vaccinated out-of-province to register their shots. Local residents who received their COVID-19 vaccination outside of Ontario should call Northwestern Health Unit at 1-866-468-2240. Health Unit staff will add the record to the provincial database and link it to individuals’ […]
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With school and cooler weather fast approaching, the Volunteer Bureau is hoping to give parents a break on the expense of new clothes. Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau/Family Centre is hosting a children’s fall/winter clothing giveaway. Warm clothing such as long sleeve shirts, pants, long underwear, mitts, hats, jackets and snow […]
Confederation College joins growing list of post-secondary institutions to require proof of vaccination to attend campus Confederation College has joined with other Canadian colleges, by announcing that vaccination against Covid-19 will be a requirement for all staff and students attending class on campus. The College came to the decision through […]
The election is on, and five candidates have joined the running to represent Thunder Bay-Rainy River on Parliament Hill. The federal election is scheduled for September 20, with advance polls on September 10-13. Details on where and how to vote can be found at elections.ca.The following are our candidates, in […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Imagine having a secret job that no one – not even your spouse – knows anything about. That was the reality for Kerry Harper, 63, when she worked with the military after graduating from Fort Frances High School. Harper has had many jobs over the years, but most recently she […]
