Flurries on the way Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of -11 C (12). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of two (36) with a low of 0 (32). Saturday will be cloudy with a chance of showers […]
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Steve Megargee
Steve Megargee
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has faced Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers enough times to understand the challenge facing his young cornerbacks. “I don’t want to disrespect any other quarterbacks, but this guy’s the best in the business in my opinion,” Zimmer said. Rodgers and three-time Pro Bowl receiver […]
The Canadian Press
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned a deadly attack in the French city of Nice on Thursday as a “heinous” act of terrorism, saying that the perpetrators “do not get to define Muslims.” An attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church in the Mediterranean city, […]
The Canadian Press
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the European Union’s two top political leaders expressed faith in the American people today ahead of a presidential election whose outcome has major implications for global relations. Trudeau, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, the European Union Council president […]
Police briefs The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise of a recent increase in reports of cyberfraud in the area. The majority of those affected have been victims of phishing schemes involving call spoofing- individuals who responded to an email, text message, or recorded voice phone call that […]
Ken Kellar photo
Detachment commander Insp. Nathan Schmidt, left, Fort Frances mayor June Caul, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, OPP Deputy Commissioner of Field Operations Chris Harkins and Couchiching First Nation Chief Brian Perrault posed together for a photo following a tour of the new OPP detachment building in Fort Frances on Tuesday […]
Ken Kellar
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Children who play in Under Nine (U9) and Under Seven (U7) hockey leagues will be allowed to have one parent attend their games at the Memorial Sports Centre. At Monday night’s council meeting, the issue of allowing spectators into these youth league games was discussed by council members. As the […]
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Sam Green hugs it out with a new friend at the Fort Frances Nursery School. The preschool facility has been in full Halloween mode, with crafts and pumpkin carving, in preparation of the big day.
The Canadian Press
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 934 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 10 new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 420 cases are in Toronto, 169 in Peel Region, 95 in York Region and 62 in Ottawa. The province says it has conducted 35,621 tests since […]
The Canadian Press
David Friend
David Friend
TORONTO – Bob Young spent much of his life forging a career as a prominent golfer, but at 78 years old, Neil Young’s brother has released his first song. Ahead of the U.S. election on Nov. 3, the elder Young has unveiled “Hey America,” a folk song where he urges […]
By Tyler Moffitt
Fire Chief
FFFRS
Fire Chief
FFFRS
On October 27, 2020, at approximately 4:29 AM the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service responded to a residential fire in the 500 Block of Front Street. Five full-time Firefighters, eight part-time Firefighters, the Fire Chief and two pumper trucks responded to the scene. Due to the quick response of firefighters, […]
Staff
If you’re looking to snag an early bird ticket on the PJs and Pearls Virtual Gala, don’t delay! The deadline for the Early Bird Draw of a Guess Purse is October 31. The PJs and Pearls Virtual Gala is the biggest pyjama party in town. Organized by the Fort Frances […]
