On Friday, May 10, the public is invited to Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ “Children’s Wellness BBQ.” There will be a free lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, beverages and cake located at 601 Victoria Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. There will be educational and prevention information on site. Please stop […]
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Tonight will be cloudy with a light snowfall and low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with a morning shower. Expect a high of eight (46) and a low of one (34). Friday will see a mix of sun and clouds, a high of 13 (55) […]
Sam Odrowski
While clean drinking water is a basic human right, many developing countries as well as certain part of Canada lack access to it. To raise awareness about the lack of clean drinking water on many First Nations reserves and in developing countries around the world, Fort High is hosting their […]
Sam Odrowski
Businesses, organizations, and charitable groups from Northwestern Ontario had a chance to network and educate people on what they do at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Community Expo on Friday and Saturday. More than 500 people came through the curling rink’s doors over the two days to […]
Ken Kellar
It wasn’t exactly business as usual at the Seven Generations salon on Friday. “It’s rare to see it so busy in here,” Don Eldridge said. Eldridge is the post-secondary co-ordinator at Seven Generations Education Institute. He was at the salon building, located at 540 King’s Highway, because of a special […]
Ken Kellar
The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre opened its newest temporary exhibit on Wednesday. The photo exhibit, “Taking Back our Natural World” showcases pieces that highlight the driving forces of climate change, as well as the impact those forces have had on the planet so far. “Although we started talking […]
Sam Odrowski
Indigenous women go missing and are murdered at a disproportionately higher rate than those who are non-indigenous. To respect the indigenous women who have been affected, a Day of Remembrance and Honour for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, also known as “Red Dress Day,” is being held on Sunday, May […]
Press Release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice.Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only. The health unit is urging people to stay […]
Ken Kellar
If Fido and Spot are getting restless this week, there’s a “paw-some” opportunity coming up to get them out and active while at the same time helping someone in need. The Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides, held in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide program, is […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with rain and drizzle in the afternoon, turning to snow by the evening. Expect a high of six (43) and a low of minus-two (28). Thursday will see morning snow followed by cloudy skies, […]
Tonight will be rather cloudy with a couple of flurries and a low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will see low clouds. Expect a high of seven (45) and a low of minus-one (30). Wednesday will be cloudy, with a couple of showers, a high of seven (45) and […]
Tonight will be increasingly cloudy with a low of zero C (32 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy and cooler. Expect a high of 10 (50) and a low of minus-one (30). Saturday will be cloudy with a high of 10 (50) and a low of minus-two (28). In the […]
