TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford joined Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education to launch the first phase of Learn at Home and Apprendre à la maison, a new online portal that will provide resources for families so students can continue their education while schools are closed due to the ongoing […]
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The Town of Fort Frances has declared an emergency to the Province of Ontario due to Public Health concerns. The Town of Fort Frances Emergency Management Control Group met today at 1:00pm to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are still actively monitoring the situation and will be continuing to regularly […]
GIANT LIST OF IDEAS FOR BEING HOME WITH KIDS (for: actual quarantine, school closures, weekend social distancing, anytime!) Thanks to the Princess Awesome & Boy Wonder Community for the amazing suggestions!! many educational websites are waving fees if your students school is closed Here’s a list of all of them […]
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Communities across the country are banding together to have fun at a distance, and the Fort Frances Times wants you to join in! Several community groups have been organizing activities called “window walks,” where individuals who are at home for work, in self-isolation or just cooped up with the kids […]
James Brown “I don’t feel it makes any difference, really. We have everything we need to shop here in Canada at the time, so. To me it makes no difference whether it’s open or closed. I only cross, really, to go to movies and things like that, so. Right now, […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) recommends that everyone in our area practice social distancing to help protect our communities and to keep others healthy. Implementing social distancing early is critical to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 in our communities. The provincial-wide closures of public settings are meant to “flatten […]
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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 […]
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 […]
