A little social distancing couldn’t stop the International Falls Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard run. The 41 year old tradition went virtual for the first time this year. Participants were asked to run where they were, between January 16 through 31. This year, 137 people took part in the 5K, with […]
News
By Karen Edwards
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
FORT FRANCES — A Minnesota man has been fined $5,000 and has been given a three-year fishing ban in Ontario after being found to have committed multiple fishing violations. Cody Christensen of International Falls, Minnesota pleaded guilty for fishing without a licence and failing to comply with a court order […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 1,058 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 more deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 325 new cases in Toronto, 215 in Peel Region, and 87 in York Region. The province says 1,083 cases were resolved since […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances council will have its final meeting of the month tonight. During the meeting, council will decide on whether to approve the tenting bylaw. The report of the amendments to the tenting bylaw were approved during the last council meeting. If council approves the bylaw, it will be […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA – A mandatory three-day hotel quarantine for most travellers landing at Canadian airports comes into effect today, along with a suite of measures meant to prevent contagious COVID-19 variants from entering the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the tighter border controls are meant to […]
Hudson Yellowega ducked into his tunnel for some warmth while playing outside with his family on Family Day weekend. The frigid days look to be behind us for the time being. If you’re out enjoying the warmer weather, take a picture and send it to us, so we can share […]
Amazon Prime Video The Map of Tiny Perfect Things – PG-13 – Fantasy When two teens live the same day repeatedly they use this as an opportunity to make a map of tiny perfect things. The Silencing – R – Action, Crime, Thriller A former hunter living alone on a […]
The Out of the Cold Warming Centre is undergoing renovations to provide a Safe Beds program and other services for the community. The facility offers a Warming Centre throughout the winter months, but will be avilable for programming from a variety of agencies in the warmer months. -Merna Emara photo
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The Out of the Cold warming centre has been following safety precautions when admitting individuals for the overnight stay. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer at Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB), said they practice all safety precautions set out by the health unit. This includes wearing masks […]
Council has approved recommendations to amend its tenting bylaw. -Merna Emara photo
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Fort Frances council approved the recommendation to amending the tenting bylaw during its last council meeting. Under this bylaw, tenting in Fort Frances will be regulated. The bylaw will be effective after the actual authorization of the amendments is approved at next week’s council meeting. Cody Vangel, chief building […]
Press Release
The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame has new committee members. Founding members Terry Ogden, David Egan, and Larry Patrick have stepped aside. Ogden and Patrick will remain involved in an advisory capacity. Returning committee members Glenn Witherspoon and Jeannie Bujold are joined by Bob Tkachuk (Tah-chuck), Dan Bird, Dave […]
