Two local organizations teamed up to address lingering negative stereotypes about the experiences of First Nations people in Canada and closer to home. The Fort Frances Senior Centre held an Anishinaabe cultural awareness seminar in conjunction with the United Native Friendship Centre last Wednesday. As a part of the seminar, […]
Local News
Ken Kellar
Years of hard work, fundraising and dreaming paid off for several local organizations last week. Members of Riverside Health Care, Riverside Community Counselling Services and the Rainy River District Victim Services Program (RRDVSP) celebrated the opening of the sexual assault and patient care area Friday morning at La Verendrye General […]
Press Release
As part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway health care, Ontario is investing in programs that keep seniors healthy in their communities longer. Each year in Ontario, preventable dental issues like gum disease, infections and chronic pain lead to more than 60,000 emergency department visits by patients, of which […]
Sam Odrowski
Addressing the shortage of physicians in northwestern Ontario has been a major priority for one Fort Frances town councillor as of late. Coun. Wendy Brunetta, who serves on the Northern Ontario Municipal Association’s (NOMA) Northern Physician Task Force, said they’re currently developing a business case for supporting rural health care […]
Expect snow tonight with a low of minus-seven C (19 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day, remaining cloudy overnight with a high of minus-six (21) and a low of minus-14 (seven). Friday will see sunny skies during the day and remain clear […]
From the OPP
Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking motorists to drive with extra care and caution as a significant snow fall is expected in the Thunder Bay area later today and into tomorrow. The OPP would like to remind motorists of the following vehicle and road safety tips to prepare […]
Ken Kellar
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 […]
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. […]
