Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day and cloudy periods overnight with a high of minus-one (30) and a low of minus-four (25). Saturday will be cloudy […]
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Police briefs Police are warning of an old scam, which has resurfaced in area mailboxes this week. Appearing to be a “Match 3” scratch ticket, the cards are actually linked to a high pressure sales scam. “This is a scam. This company clearly preys on people by misrepresenting themselves,” said […]
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Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order to clamp down on indoor and outdoor private gatherings; celebrations, receptions, and other events; and bars and restaurants. Social gatherings in private homes will be limited to 10 people, indoors or out, with members being allowed from no more than three different households. […]
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Demolition is underway at the Fort Frances mill site as crews with Canadian National Demolition Service (CND) work on areas of the property that have been issued demolition permits, such as the paper mill building, the LAP building and new wood room. The teardown is expected to take roughly 18 […]
Due to surging numbers, Manitoba has entered the Critical Red level of pandemic restrictions, province-wide. The NWHU is advising local residents to not travel to Manitoba unless necessary, and to restrict interactions for two weeks after their return. The new provisions include:
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Tickets are selling fast for the biggest pyjama party in town, so don’t delay! The Pjs and Pearls Virtual Gala will be held November 28. Hosted by the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Br#29, this online party will be held over Facebook Live, featuring a gourmet four-course meal delivered right to your […]
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This year the proceeds from the Fort Frances Tim Hortons’ week-long Smile Cookie campaign were donated to the Rainy River District Community Policing Committee. Pictured from left are Erinne Wreggitt, Mary Lou Beaulieu and Ashlee Hunsperger. A big thank you to everyone who purchased Smile Cookies.
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Mike Blanchfield
Mike Blanchfield
OTTAWA – The federal government is expected to announce long-awaited plans today to help Canadians living in Hong Kong amid the Chinese clampdown on democracy in the territory. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino is to unveil the government’s plans at a press conference in Ottawa. Earlier Thursday, members of the House […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
Needs in the community are increasing, but the Salvation Army is hoping residents step in to help fill the gaps this holiday season. In contrast to neighbouring communities, the Fort Frances Salvation Army is going ahead with its Christmas Hamper and Adopt-a-family programs, in full. Dryden and Kenora have downscaled […]
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Members of the honour guard stood at the Fort Frances cenotaph today during the Remembrance Day ceremony, even as the public portion of the memorial was moved online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre in Rainy River First Nations has won the 2020 Indigenous Tourism Award, from the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s Annual Ontario Tourism Awards.
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The season opener may be getting pushed back to the end of November, but the Fort Frances Lakers are poised and ready. They’ve been training daily, on and off the ice, with new head coach, Bernie Lynch. They’ve got great speed, and are improving daily. Because spectators might not be […]
