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 […]
Local News
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
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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. […]
Staff
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 […]
Press Release
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 […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Dr. Ian Gemmill, acting medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said in a press release on Tuesday there are no new cases in the region. This announcement comes after about a week of expanding testing criteria to include those who have at least one symptom, those […]
Press Release
The Ontario government is establishing a new Indigenous Women’s Advisory Council that will provide culturally-relevant advice on violence prevention. The council will help confront and eliminate the root causes of violence so that Indigenous women and girls today, and for generations to come, will be able to live their lives […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Pride month brings you a story of a woman that defied the conventions of her day. A story of resilience and perseverance. A story of Dianna Boileau as she unapologetically discovered herself.Boileau was born in the mid 1930s in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a “boy” before getting adopted and named Clifford. […]
Staff
To kick-off Pride Month, Borderland Pride will hold a special rainbow flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, June 3 starting at noon. This ceremony will adhere to social distancing protocols. As such, the public is asked not to attend in person. However, everyone is welcome to watch the event, as it’s live-streamed […]
To kick-off Pride Month, Borderland Pride will hold a special rainbow flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, June 3 starting at noon. This ceremony will adhere to social distancing protocols. As such, the public is asked not to attend in person. However, everyone is welcome to watch the event, as it’s live-streamed […]
