Northwestern Health Unit is clarifying its requirement that local businesses and organizations have a mask policy.Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young-Hoon says the requirement is meant to increase mask use in the community by asking everyone who comes into an enclosed public space to wear a mask. Dr Young-Hoon […]
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New Gold recently released it’s second quarter financial results, and a revised outlook for 2020. Rainy River Outlook for 2020: Following a two-week voluntary suspension at the Rainy River Mine due to COVID-19, the mine resumed operations at reduced levels to allow the non-local workforce to be safely reintroduced and […]
A small number of real estate listings and a low unemployment rate have resulted in high real estate prices in Fort Frances in recent years, according to Kathy Judson. Although there are many factors at play, she has not seen a decrease in house prices in the past decade, she […]
Megan Walchuk
It’s easy to feel safe from COVID-19 in such a secluded part of the country. With the border closed, travel at a minimum, and with careful distancing, we’ve kept our numbers low. Even the mask policy, although largely disliked, has been adopted with an almost surprising amount of tolerance. Whether […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
When Beverley Cochrane was hired as the assistant curator in June 2019, she did not know she would lead the museum out of the biggest modern public health crisis. Cochrane was hired as part of a succession plan when Sherry George, former curator, announced her retirement plan. “[Assistant curator] was […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 17 C (63 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm during the day before becoming mostly cloudy overnight with a […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 26 (79) and a low of 16 (61). Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud […]
Press Release
(IGNACE, ON) – A collision between three tractor trailer units have left two dead and several others injured. On August 20, 2020 at approximately 2:30 am officers from the Ignace and Dryden Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17, Dewan Township, […]
Q: What are some of the things I can do to keep my kids safe at school? A: Most parents right now, including myself, are thinking about sending their kids back and what they need to do. With the school environment, it’s pretty much what we do for the healthcare […]
Ken Kellar
They may not have been open to the public for the past few months, but the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has been hard at work behind the scenes. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and related shutdowns, the staff at the Fort Frances Library have continued to […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The cemeteries in Fort Frances have a history of being well-kept and beautiful. Weeds were always trimmed, flowers planted and plots cleaned. Then COVID-19 swept in, shutting down services, and the cemeteries’ state fell below expectations, to the dismay of residents. However, lifting restrictions across Ontario enabled the town to […]
Press Release
Today, the Town of Fort Frances and the Agency One First Nations of Couchiching, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Naicatchewenin, and Mitaanjigamiing made the following statement: “In May 2019, we came together to celebrate the signing of our Joint Declaration of Intent and Friendship. This pivotal document outlined the principles upon which the Town […]
