The issue of homelessness in Fort Frances will be in front of council tonight. One of two delegations scheduled for tonight’s regular Town Council Meeting, Jamie Petrin and Peggy Loyie of the Fort Frances Homelessness Committee will be making a presentation to members of council in regards to town representation […]
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Press Release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) On June 19, 2020, officers of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the report of a suspicious male person at the 300 block of Scott Street in Fort Frances, ON. The male was quickly located in a back alley of […]
Northwestern Health Unit received reports of three new cases of COVID-19 in our area today, Friday, June 19. Two of the cases are the Sioux Lookout Health Hub region, and one in the Kenora Health Hub region. Follow up with the individuals and their contacts has started according to protocol. […]
Staff
Former mill assets will be further dismantled at what’s being advertised as a “mayor four-day multi-million dollar paper mill event.” On the website for Corporate Assets Inc, which specializes in industrial plant auctions, appraisals and asset management, an auction has been scheduled for Monday, August 31 to Thursday, September 3, […]
Megan Walchuk
Frustration has taken root over the condition of the Fort Frances cemeteries. But the problem is on the radar, and solutions are in the works. Many residents have taken to social media to lodge complaints about the state of graves in the town. With Fort Frances council’s decision not to […]
Ken Kellar
A generous donation has the potential to help people in distress on Rainy Lake for years to come.Recently, the Watten Volunteer Fire Department was gifted a used emergency boat for use in situations that may arise on and near the waters of Rainy Lake. Watten fire chief Chad Buist noted […]
Ken Kellar
It won’t look like it has in previous years, but there are still plans for some fun to be had on Canada Day. Both the Fun in the Sun committee and the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce have announced plans for activities on Canada Day that will be replacing the […]
Ken Kellar
Now is the time of year when graduates of all stripes would normally be looking forward to their convocation ceremonies. While Confederation College campuses won’t be able to have theirs in person, the college is taking steps to ensure their students still have a special day. Confederation College campuses across […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Dr. Ian Gemmill, acting medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit, said in a press release on Tuesday the tests that they are using in Ontario are extremely sensitive, which means it can pick up all the true positives, but also some false positives as well. Yesterday, a […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking a grant as part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, to carry out renovations at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances. The grant application states that there are some structural issues the building is dealing with that need to be renovated […]
Press Release
Toronto, June 8, 2020. As many as 6 million Canadians are caregivers, caring for children with disabilities, elderly parents and other loved ones who need assistance. Together with an army of health professionals, they’re working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others. “Canada Cares has been celebrating […]
News release
Putting food on the tables of at-risk Canadians is the goal of a $43.4 million fund, announced last week by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Applications for a second call for proposals for the fund are open now. The Fund aims to strengthen food support organizations […]
