Ontario’s Government for the People is proposing to provide tax relief to families when they need it most by reducing and simplifying the Estate Administration Tax. “We are working to make life easier and more affordable for the people of this province. That starts with giving people relief–particularly in times […]
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Press Release
The Town of Fort Frances recognizes “Emergency Preparedness Week” and therefore has proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 as “Emergency Preparedness Week” here. As well, the Town of Fort Frances is encouraging all residents to take this opportunity to prepare themselves and their families to be safe in the event of an […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of minus-three C (27 F). Tomorrow will see some sun, then turn cloudy. Expect a high of 11 (52) and a low of minus-one (30). Wednesday will be mainly cloudy with a high of 15 (59) and a low of one (34). […]
Tonight will be mainly clear with a low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of clouds and sunshine. Expect a high of 13 (55) and a low of four (39). Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a few showers, a high of 12 (54) and a […]
Ken Kellar
Next week is going to be a busy one for the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). CMHA will be celebrating Mental Health Week from May 6-10, and the organization has a lot going on in Fort Frances. “This is our 68th-annual Mental Health Week,” said […]
Sam Odrowski
A new partnership has formed between the Town of Fort Frances and Agency One First Nations. Mayor June Caul and Couchiching FN Chief Brian Perrault, Mitaanjigamiing FN Chief Janice Henderson, Naicatchewenin FN Chief Wayne Smith, and Nigigoonsiminikaaning FN Chief Will Windigo met at Point Park yesterday at noon to sign […]
Sam Odrowski
Have any questions about substance use and abuse? Bring them to La Place Rendez-Vous next Wednesday (May 8) from 6:30-8 p.m. during the “Community Conversation about Substance Abuse.” It will feature a panel of experts from the OPP, Treaty #3 Police, Northwestern Health Unit, and Fort Frances Tribal Area Health […]
Press Release
The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) and the Town of Fort Frances have announced that TD Bank Group will be the 2019 sponsor of the Rainy Lake Movie Nights. The sponsorship will support the screening of five free family movies on Thursday evenings throughout the summer, starting on May […]
Ken Kellar
The Northwestern Health Unit knows about needles. It’s a subject that comes up a lot around town in recent years. As winter’s snow disappears, a season’s worth of discarded needles are revealed. There are posts on Facebook about finding used needles on a weekly, sometimes daily, basis. The fear is […]
Press Release
Tbaytel held its annual general meeting Monday at Thunder Bay City Hall and released “Game Changing,” the company’s 2018 report to the community. The report highlights a number of Tbaytel’s key accomplishments from throughout 2018, as well as the company’s strategic direction and summarized financial information. Tbaytel reported $193.3 million […]
Sam Odrowski
A pair of candidates from Thunder Bay are currently vying for the NDP nomination for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding in the upcoming federal election. Labour activist Yuk Sem Won and union president for the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Jason Storkson are looking to take back the seat in Northwestern […]
Ken Kellar
A stroke can be one of the most frightening experiences in a lifetime. The condition can be sudden and fatal, and even if a patient survives there can be severe neurological damage, as the brain suffers from an impact to blood supply during a stroke. For those in Fort Frances […]
