A virtual meeting of the Laverendrye Hospital Auxiliary was held on May 3, 2021 with President Linda Booth presiding. Unfortunately, at this time, there is not much to report as all our fundraising, such as Rockin’ for a Reason and The Strawberry Social has been put on hold until 2022. […]
Local News
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
The Bear Clan Patrol in Fort Frances helps the community in many ways and their efforts are not going unnoticed. They’ve been the recipients of several fundraisers and donations lately, to help them continue their work in the community. Neighbours Modern Diner recently partnered with the Bear Clan Patrol, when […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It’s almost that time of year again when people of all ages take to the streets to help raise money for the Alzheimer Society of Canada. The annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will take place on Sunday, May 30 across Canada, including here in Fort Frances. Like many […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
To coincide with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness month during May, the MS Society of Canada is urging everyone to lace up your shoes, grease up that bike chain, or break out those roller skates and get out on the town to support those living with the disease. Due to the […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
From bicycles to office supplies, the COVID-19 pandemic has led people back to a simpler way of living or made them adjust to something new altogether. With more time spent at home, families are choosing to invest in their homes and for many that means investing in their gardens. But […]
Even from an early age, Wendy Derendorf always knew what she wanted to do for a living, “I never entertained any other career, I always wanted to be a nurse”. After graduating from Confederation College’s Thunder Bay campus in the first ever graduating class of RN students in 1975, Wendy […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Be kind to everyone. This is the message that Shiela Shaw, executive director at the Fort Frances Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), wants to relay to others. It usually takes most people a few tries to find their life’s purpose, their true passion and dream job. But for the lucky […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Tonight will be the first meeting of the month for the Fort Frances council. The second and final one of the month will be on May 25. During tonight’s meeting, council will make a vote on the new names of Colonization Road East and Colonization Road West. This comes after […]
On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fort Frances residents will have the opportunity to use the garbage dump for a free tipping day. Residents will have the chance to dispose of their spring cleanup waste such as leaves, tree branches, grass clippings and garden waste at the landfill […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A new art installation in the area is aiming to spark conversation and awareness around an important social issue. In a partnership between Binesiwag Centre for Wellness and Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI), a large piece of art in the form of a traditional jingle dancer is being installed on […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances council is expected to make a vote and choose two different names for Colonization Road East and Colonization Road West next Monday. On Monday, the Planning and Development Executive Committee agreed on nine names that will be presented to council in order to vote on two names to […]
Press release
Today, Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce executive director, Heather Johnson and Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, released the following joint statement in reaction to the Government of Ontario’s Paid Sick Day Program Proposal announced today: “Today’s announcement by the Government of Ontario is a […]
