Larry Lamb has never strayed far from the land. Even as a science student and teacher, his heart and mind were looking for ways to make agriculture better in northwestern Ontario. Larry is looking forward to retirement from farm and business, Purity Seeds Limited, but his career has left a […]
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Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
With most businesses and work switching online to contain the spread of COVID-19, many individuals and families are turning to the internet to finish work, keep themselves occupied or for leisure. The Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) is offering more than 30 free online courses. These courses include computer programming, […]
Submitted Larry Lamb, above, with his wife Linda, may be getting ready to retire, but his lifetime of farm advocacy and innovation will leave a lasting legacy on the Rainy River District. The owner of Purity Seeds Limited, upper left, has used his background in science and education for the […]
NEWS CANADA As we head outdoors to ramp up our fitness routines this spring, many of us will find ourselves sidelined by easy-to-prevent injuries. To reduce the risk of injury, Anthony Harper, a Canadian certified pedorthist and president of the Pedorthic Association of Canada, shares these tips: – Replace your […]
Megan Walchuk The weather was beautiful and the grass was green for the official opening week at Heron Landing Golf Course, on Couchiching First Nation. Following provincial guidelines, the course opened its doors and fairways to the public, in time for May Long Weekend. The rules are a little different […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are many questions for countries, particularly China, around the origins of COVID-19 and how they reacted in the early days of the pandemic. At the same time, Trudeau told a daily news briefing, the spread of the virus requires a global, […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Canada is slowly beginning to emerge from its COVID-19 cocoon, with the federal government poised to announce a gradual reopening of national parks and heritage sites, and more provinces taking the first halting steps toward a return to normal. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Environment Minister Jonathan […]
Ken Kellar United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) staff were on hand at their Circle of Life Building on Mowat Ave. on Tuesday morning for the first day of the UNFC’s Breakfast Buddies for Kids program. The Breakfast Buddies program is a long-running program in local schools that provides breakfast three […]
Submitted Residents have seen some interesting things while out for their walks. One spotted this – drain covers from Surrey, BC along our waterfront. If anyone knows the story behind these covers, let us know! Send your answers, or pictures of oddities you’ve seen around town, to tips@fortfrances.com.
Caitlyn Morrison Bryan Patterson and his dog Pepper have been staying busy and active by taking walks and hikes all over this beautiful area. What is your family doing to stay busy and active during COVID-19? With May Long weekend upon us, and beautiful weather on the way, it’s a […]
Press Release
KENORA – Ontario is delivering on a key promise by to bring passenger transportation services to northwestern Ontario. The province is responding to a critical need for accessible transportation and launching a new bus route from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg, running along Hwy 17. Starting May 17, 2020, the Ontario […]
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Area boaters who want to hit the lake are being told to avoid the Five Mile Boat Launch. In a post made to their Facebook page, Couchiching First Nation announced that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Five Mile Boat Launch would be closed to the general public, remaining […]
