Although the Municipal office is closed, the Town of Fort Frances Emergency Management Control Group is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and meeting regularly to provided the community with appropriate and timely updates. Given the latest developments, the Control Group reminds the general public to continue to follow all recommendations […]
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Tonight will see a chance of flurries and a low of -15 C (5 F). Tomorrow will see a chance of flurries during the day before clearing overnight with a high of minus-six (21) and a low of -21 (six below). Saturday will be sunny and clear with a high […]
Dr Marc Ruppenstein
Those who know me as a family doctor know me as pretty easy going. I am worried. Those who know me as a person, know I’m a new dad and that I usually avoid as much public attention as possible. I am reaching out and social media is the fastest […]
Ken Kellar
The campaign is drawing to a close, but the benefits will be wide-reaching. Walmart Fort Frances is nearing the end of its annual ‘Fight Hunger, Spark Change’ campaign which looks to support local food banks through collecting donations. The program has been running since 2011 and is a partnership with […]
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Due to the rapidly changing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the Nor-West Animal Clinic has implemented several precautionary measures to safeguard our staff, veterinarians, technicians, clients and the community. “First and foremost, we hope that your family and pets are remaining safe and healthy.” said Dr. Dan Pierroz. At this time there […]
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Riverside’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre’s (assessment centre) are dedicated for individuals experiencing possible symptoms of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). These assessment centre’s are by appointment only. For safety reasons, “walk in” appointments are strictly prohibited. Not everyone who attends the centre will be swabbed. What are symptoms of COVID-19: How to […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will see periods of light snow which will turn heavier overnight with a high of zero (32) and a low of minus-four (25). Thursday will see a chance of more snow turning to a chance of […]
Tonight will see a few flurries with a low of -13 C (9 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny and clear overnight with a high of minus-four (25) and a low of -16 (three). Wednesday will bring a chance of flurries during the day with periods of snow overnight and […]
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Riverside’s Emergency Planning Team activated its pandemic plan last week in response to COVID-19 and is taking increased precautions to ensure the safety of our patients, residents, clients, staff, professional staff and volunteers.While the risk of contracting COVID-19 remains low, we are taking increased precautions as a preventative measure. Screening […]
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The Town of Fort Frances Emergency Management Control Group met today at 8:30 a.m. to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. We are still actively monitoring the situation and will be continuing to regularly meet to ensure that the community is provided with appropriate and timely updates. With this stated, given the […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU)has been notified that a resident of Fort Frances has tested positive coronavirus (COVID-19). The affected individual is an adult who has recently returned from international travel. “The individual was seen, assessed and tested in Winnipeg”, said Dr. Ian Gemmill, Acting Medical Officer of Health for […]
