A Sault Ste. Marie-based filmmaker recently travelled to Fort Frances to direct a short film that gives a snapshot of urban indigenous culture and the United Native Friendship Centre. The production, “Zaa-gi’idiwin,” was a community project and primarily the vision of the UNFC. It is part of a short film […]
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Press Release
Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce Henry Gauthier as its executive vice-president and Chief Operating Officer (EVP and COO). The EVP and COO position is accountable for the day to day operations, including integration, alignment and development of programs in collaboration with directors. As an accountant (CPA, CGA) with […]
Ken Kellar
There are few buildings as versatile as a barn. Somewhere across the country, and around the world, a barn has been repurposed for almost any function that can be imagined. A restaurant operates out of a converted barn in Smithville, OH, while, coincidentally, in Smithville, NJ a historic barn functions […]
Sam Odrowski
Throughout the summer hundreds of children in Fort Frances are going to be stopped by police and ticketed for their behaviour. But the charges themselves are predominately aimed at rewarding youth for practising bicycle safety and doing good deeds. McDonald’s has again partnered with the Rainy River detachment of the […]
Press Release
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy the beautiful weather this summer by getting active and exploring the great outdoors. Whether you are hitting the trails, out on the water, playing at a park, or having fun at the beach there are things you can […]
Sam Odrowski
Running crop trials and studying their results have taken up the summers of two local college and university students. Claire Hyatt, who’s currently studying at Carleton University and Confederation College student Nicholas Donaldson, are both spending another summer at the Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS), under the direction of crop […]
Sam Odrowski
The Ford government campaigned on a promise to end hallway medicine, but reduced investments in the health care system have caused local advocates to sound the alarm. There’s a growing gap between the amount of funding the health care system receives and the amount required for it to operate as […]
Ken Kellar
It isn’t every day someone climbs a mountain as a fundraiser. Yet that’s exactly what district residents Brennin Chamberlin and Lisa Loney are doing this month in support of a South African charity. Chamberlin and Loney will be starting off on their trans-continental journey on July 15 as they depart […]
Ken Kellar
Once upon a time in Fort Frances, you could hear bells coming down the street on a hot summer day. Chances are, if you spend any time outside this summer, you’ll hear them again. Willem Kirk, nine, and sisters, Ainsley, nine, and Abi Matheson, seven, make up the Kooler Kidz, […]
Staff
Town council approved a proposal at last night’s meeting that will enhance court security and provide cost certainty to the town. The proposal provides the OPP with direction to commence a recruiting process around the first week in October for two OPP special constables who will provide local court security. […]
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a strong thunderstorm and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will see a shower and thunderstorms during the day. Expect a high of 21 (70) and a low of 10 (50). Thursday will be pleasant and warmer, with a high of 26 […]
Tonight will be very cloudy with a strong thunderstorm late and a low of 17 C (63 F). Tomorrow will cloudy with thunderstorms in the afternoon and in the evening. Expect a high of 24 (75) and a low of 17 (63). Wednesday will see some rain and a thunderstorm, […]
