Northwestern Health Unit is clarifying its requirement that local businesses and organizations have a mask policy.Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young-Hoon says the requirement is meant to increase mask use in the community by asking everyone who comes into an enclosed public space to wear a mask. Dr Young-Hoon […]
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New Gold recently released it’s second quarter financial results, and a revised outlook for 2020. Rainy River Outlook for 2020: Following a two-week voluntary suspension at the Rainy River Mine due to COVID-19, the mine resumed operations at reduced levels to allow the non-local workforce to be safely reintroduced and […]
Summer travels in the district often include a stop at historic Nestor Falls. On a recent summer day small groups would come and go, picnicking and admiring the Falls. With wildlife galore and pleasure boat traffic nearby, plus washroom facilities on site, a stop at the Falls is great family […]
A small number of real estate listings and a low unemployment rate have resulted in high real estate prices in Fort Frances in recent years, according to Kathy Judson. Although there are many factors at play, she has not seen a decrease in house prices in the past decade, she […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Homelessness is a growing issue, not just in Fort Frances, but also in the bigger metropolitan cities such as Toronto and British Columbia. There are numerous reasons that can lead to one ending up on the streets. But no matter the reasons, the result is one: homelessness, drugs, fear, uncertainty […]
Bassmaster photo Jeff Gustafson ran around on massive Lake St. Clair but was unable to connect with the many smallmouth that live in the lake. – Photo courtesy of Bassmaster
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Minor hockey is planning a return to the ice this winter. The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association is planning an open registration in expectation of an upcoming hockey season. Registration will be held September 7, 2020. The FFMHA board is expecting a framework from Hockey Northwestern Ontario in the coming […]
Megan Walchuk
It’s easy to feel safe from COVID-19 in such a secluded part of the country. With the border closed, travel at a minimum, and with careful distancing, we’ve kept our numbers low. Even the mask policy, although largely disliked, has been adopted with an almost surprising amount of tolerance. Whether […]
Robin McCormick A downburst hit the farm of Allan McTavish on Aug. 9, blowing down trees up to six feet wide. The weather phenomenon causes violent winds. -Robin McCormick photos
Robin McCormick A downburst hit the farm of Allan McTavish on Aug. 9, blowing down trees up to six feet wide. The weather phenomenon causes violent winds. -Robin McCormick photos
Megan Walchuk
Dust off your brooms, Fort Frances – curling is coming back. The Fort Frances Curling Club has tweaked its rules and processes to comply with COVID-19 regulations, enabling it to move ahead with a season, starting the week of Thanksgiving. “We’re really excited,” said Christine Denby, curling committee chair. When […]
Merna Emara photo Bev Cochrane became the curator of the Fort Frances Museum last summer, and has been maintaining the site through the COVID-19 shutdown. The closed doors have allowed her to finish a backlog of projects, and prepare the facility for a successful reopening in the future. -Merna Emara […]
