Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the February Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Chris Williamson of Fort Frances, ON. Williamson takes home $25,450, with the same amount going to the Foundation for the purchase of much needed medical equipment. The draw was made […]
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By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
He is the perfect example of “it’s never too late.” It’s never to chase what you are passionate about, just like it was never too late for Thomas Sinclair, 44, who started painting in 2018 and is now signed to a gallery in London, England. Sinclair is Ojibway from Couchiching […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Organizers hope online video chats will give seniors a fun, social outlet. Another program for seniors who may be feeling isolated or just want to make some new friends has cropped up. All they need now are participants. Cindy Noble, manager of the Sister Kennedy Center, is the organizer of […]
The end of the cold snap must be a relief for this group. Spring is in the air, and with it, more animal life. If you have a great picture of local wildlife, send it to us at tips@fortfrances.com so we can share it with other readers. Linda Plumridge photo
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
As businesses are getting used to the flow of traffic again, others are finding different ways to stay open without actually opening their doors. Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre also known as Manitou Mounds, is not open to the public, but they have found ways to keep their programs going through the […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
We might take a starry night sky for granted in our corner of the province, but Quetico Provincial Park has proven itself dedicated to providing a celestial haven for night owls that is guaranteed to be free of intrusive light pollution. The park has recently earned itself a certification from […]
Demolition work continues on the former Fort Frances mill as crews move on to Phase III of the work. Currently work is progressing on the Kraft Mill building, though Town of Fort Frances’ Chief Building Officer Cody Vangel told mayor and council on February 22, that the extreme cold snap […]
By Holly McKenzie-SutterTHE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO – Some Ontario seniors braved frigid temperatures Monday to get a COVID-19 vaccine as several regions in the province moved ahead with their plans to vaccinate the general public. With the broad launch of a provincial booking portal still two weeks away, some local […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
The province released its vaccine timelines last week, specifying anticipated vaccine rollout dates for age groups. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said they expect rollout for northwestern Ontario to be a few weeks behind as it has been the case with […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS BARRIE, Ont. – Highway 400 has reopened in both directions after bring closed for hours due to whiteout conditions and a series of collisions. Ontario Provincial Police announced the lanes had reopened around 9 p.m. Monday. Police shut down the major artery Monday afternoon from Highway 88 […]
By Camille BainsTHE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER – Essential workers who are more likely to contract and transmit COVID-19 should be prioritized for immunization with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine now that a national panel is not recommending it for seniors, two experts say. Caroline Colijn, a COVID-19 modeller and mathematician at Simon […]
By Jamey KeatenTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS GENEVA – A leader of the U.N.-backed project to deploy COVID-19 vaccines to needy people in both rich and poor countries acknowledged Tuesday that the rollout has gone slower than expected in some places because of issues with shipping and approval, but insisted that “ultimately” […]
