In light of a recent updated directive from the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Riverside announces that long-term care residents can once again resume short-stays and temporary absences. Effective immediately, Riverside long-term care residents can spend time away from their homes for day trips or overnight absences. “We appreciate the […]
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Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A new yoga-based centre called Tru North Yoga Cooperative is opening on 306 Scott St., beside Fort Floral. The new centre is owned by Deirdre O’Sullivan-Drombolis, Brian Cousineau and Tracey Cunningham-Coran. There is only one class offered by O’Sullivan-Drombolis on Thursday. The rest of the classes will resume after Labour […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Memorial Sports Centre has opened registration for a Bounce and Burn class. Registration for the class began on Monday and will continue until classes fill up. The class is offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the capacity of 12 individuals per class. Although registration happens through the sports […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Riverside Health Care said they are pleased to announce the resumption of long-term care services at Emo Health Centre. Emo long-term care residents along with their staff had been temporarily relocated to the Rainycrest long-term care following an air-conditioning system failure at the facility. The moving of residents, their supplies […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
There is no doubt COVID-19 took its toll on how businesses operate. Some businesses had to lay off a substantial amount of their staff members and others were able to make ends meet with help of the wage subsidy. Although each business had its own unique challenge, many share one […]
By Ken Kellar
Like many other health organizations in the district, the Fort Frances Dental Centre and Emo Dental Clinic are doing whatever it takes to ensure the safety of their patients and staff. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and seeing a need to address the health and safety concerns surrounding […]
By Megan Walchuk
Parents have an important role to play in easing the school transition for their kids, and preparing them for COVID regulations, according to Monica Armour, of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario. Giving them independence with some basic self-care will help limit the need for close contact with staff, and […]
Tonight will see a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud in the day before becoming cloudy with periods of rain overnight with a high of 19 (66) and a low […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The fire hydrant at 1024 Williams Ave is being replaced. Residents living in affected areas were issued a drinking water advisory as a precautionary measure due to the work on the water distribution system. Craig Miller, the environmental superintendent for the Town of Fort Frances, said an advisory does not […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 13 C (55 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 23 (73) with a low of 15 (59). Friday will be cloudy with a chance of showers […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Residents in northwestern Ontario are observing the indoor mandatory mask-wearing policy, according to Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit.Young-Hoon said the health unit is not aware of anything confrontational that has happened, and that they are happy to report that most businesses have no […]
Press Release
The Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce that the Civic Centre will be open August 27th, 2020 by appointment only. To limit the number of patrons to the Civic Centre during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to make every effort possible to handle matters over the phone, […]
