Ontario Unveils a Plan to Reopen Postsecondary Education June 10, 2020Phased Approach Prioritizes the Health and Safety of Students and StaffTORONTO — The Ontario government has developed a plan for the gradual and safe resumption of in-person instruction at postsecondary institutions across the province for the summer term. The plan […]
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The Town of Fort Frances is working with HTFC Planning and Design to develop a Land Use and Economic Development Feasibility Study for the Shevlin Woodyard and Gateway to Market Square. As part of the public and stakeholder engagement process HTFC has developed another survey to gather input and feedback […]
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It looks like summer programs in Fort Frances will become the latest casualty of COVID-19.At tonight’s council meeting, Fort Frances town council will receive a report recommending that summer programs, usually offered through the Memorial Sports Centre, be cancelled this year.According to the town’s manager of Recreation and Culture Aaron […]
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Restrictions Being Eased in Communities Where It Is Safe to Do So TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government announced that it is getting more people back to work and more recreational activities open by moving forward with a regional approach to Stage 2 of reopening the province. In consultation with […]
The Town of Fort Frances is working with HTFC Planning and Design to develop a Land Use and Economic Development Feasibility Study for the Shevlin Woodyard and Gateway to Market Square. As part of the public and stakeholder engagement process HTFC has developed another survey to gather input and feedback […]
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Riverside Foundation for Health Care is taking part in the 6th Annual Great Canadian Giving Challenge, a nationwide contest run by CanadaHelps. Every dollar donated to the Foundation through the online donation form found at www.riversidefoundation.ca is an entry for the Foundation to win $20,000. The more people donate, the […]
By Megan Walchuk
Meals on Wheels in Fort Frances has been forced down a rocky road, lately. But with a little help from some new friends, they’re finding their way. Meals on Wheels is a local organization which provides freshly made meals to seniors in their homes. It’s run by volunteers, under the […]
Merna Emara
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Dr. Ian Gemmill is the acting medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU). Jon Begg, communications and public relations specialist at the NWHU administers and conducts weekly public meeting streamed on either NWHU’s Facebook page or GoTo Meeting sessions to answer questions. To find out how to […]
Ken Kellar
Some local hoteliers are expressing their concerns over parts of the proposed Shevlin Woodyard concepts. Last week the town and public were able to see the concepts that have been designed for the Gateway to Fort Frances and Shevlin Woodyard projects. Both of the projects are being designed by HTFC […]
Ken Kellar
The Town of Fort Frances is looking to capitalize on its natural resources to drive tourism in the area. During last week’s Town Council meeting, economic development officer Tannis Drysdale and Municipal Accommodation Tax committee chair Peter Howie made a presentation of the town’s Tourism and Marketing Plan to council. […]
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The Grand Council Treaty #3 has announced the winners for its weekly online science fair, and the theme for next week. “The Education Department would like to say Miigwech to everyone that submitted their creative science projects using the theme ‘Climate Change’. Everyone did a great job!” said the Grand […]
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Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty#3, feels he needs a COVID haircut, but he wants to make it count. He will be shaving his COVID-19 pandemic locks, and raising money to do it. He’s hoping to raise 10,000 for charity, through a Shave for a Cause initiative. He is […]
