Local union members recently got together for a night of fun, learning and giving back to the community. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) held a workshop for their members as well as local CUPE and Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members at the Fort Frances High School […]
Local News
Sam Odrowski
Anyone who’s trying to learn more about their ancestors or map out a family tree is encouraged to utilize the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology’s Centre free genealogy services. Two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah have provided genealogical research […]
Margaret Ann Hudson
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Our monthly Rainycrest Auxiliary meeting was held on Wednesday, Nov. 13. After having to forgo our October meeting due the home being closed because of illness, we had a lot of business to discuss. The meeting started at 1:30 p.m. with our president, June Caul, leading us in our auxiliary […]
Sam Odrowski
For many people, drug use provides an escape from the mental and emotional pain or trauma they experience everyday. And while those who struggle with substance abuse don’t set out to destroy themselves and everything in their path, it’s one of the inadvertent consequences of addiction. To help those who […]
Ken Kellar
For the past few months, some students at Fort Frances High School have been taking part in a unique learning experience designed to give them valuable real world experience. The school, in partnership with the Fort Frances Fire Management Headquarters (FMH) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), […]
Press Release
Following the fall economic statement, Ontario’s dentists are frustrated the province missed yet another opportunity to fix the severe funding gap in public dental programs. The provincial government is also launching the seniors’ dental program, even though there is still much confusion around how care will be provided and funded. […]
Staff
School boards from across Northwestern Ontario are looking for the public’s input regarding the 2020-2021 school year. The boards have released the 2020-2021 School Year Calendar Survey on their websites that are asking students, parents, staff and members of the public who are interested to weigh in on the calendar […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of rain showers or flurries and a low of minus-three C (27 F). Tomorrow will bring snow which will start to taper off overnight with a high of zero (32) and a low of minus-nine (16). Thursday will see continued chances of […]
Tonight will see a chance of flurries with a low of one below zero C (30 F). Tomorrow will bring a chance of flurries or rain, with flurries continuing overnight and a high of two (36) and a low of minus-five (23). Wednesday will have continued chances of flurries all […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of minus-11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will have mainly sunny skies through the day turning to a chance of flurries overnight with a high of minus-seven (19) and a low of minus-10 (14). Saturday will have periods of snow all day and […]
Ken Kellar
Union members in the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) are preparing for work-to-rule strike action before the end of the month. In a press release, the ETFO announced it will begin work-to-rule action on Nov. 26 in an effort to send a message to the Ontario government. “This strike […]
Staff
Council lauded the Rainy Lake Gymnastic Academy’s grand opening that was held last Wednesday at the Memorial Sports Centre Auditorium. The sport has been absent from the community for a long time, and Mayor June Caul said during Tuesday evening’s council meeting she was thrilled to see it return in […]
