Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski is creating a tri-partisan coalition to draw attention to the plight of remote camp operators in northern Ontario. Together with Conservative MP for Kenora, Eric Melillo, and NDP MP for Timmins-James Bay, Charlie Angus, the three drafted a letter outlining concerns they’ve heard from […]
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Ken Kellar Brittany Cook, left, and Char Romyn load another donation into their vehicle during Sunset Country Ford and Fort Frances GM’s “Spring For Food” food drive that took place last Wednesday. The pair, along with Nicole Katona and Dawn Westover, drove through town to collect donations of non-perishable food […]
Submitted Chet Mosbeck and his big brother Axl were enjoying the fresh air with stencils and sidewalk paint. What is your family doing during the COVID-19 crisis to stay safe and active? Take a picture and let us share it with readers! Send your pictures to tips@fortfrances.com.
Submitted Doug Veldhuisen got a surprise, when his family and friends treated him to a drive-by parade to celebrate his last day of University. Congratulations, Doug! Drive-by parades are gaining popularity as a way to celebrate birthdays, graduations and other milestones, while maintaining social distance.
Tonight will see a few clouds with a low of -1 C (30 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 20 (68) with a low of eight (46). Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of rain showers […]
Last week Riverside’s Community Supportive Housing Staff was still able to hold their annual resident chili cook-off, with a few adjustments. Individually portioned, separate chili bowls with all the fixings, were delivered to the Residents at Front Street Manor, Church Street, and Nelson House were provided with call-in voting information […]
Ken Kellar
In light of the tragedy that occurred in Nova Scotia last week, Fort Frances Mayor June Caul said she’s looked into ensuring the town has a plan in place in the event something similar should ever happen here. At Monday’s town council meeting, Mayor Caul began proceedings by sending the […]
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Under a provincial directive, every staff and resident in Rainycrest Long Term Care home are being tested for COVID-19. According to Acting Medical Officer of Health for the NWHU Dr. Ian Gemmill, the province-wide act is to provide the medical community with a snapshot of COVID-19 in the LTC system, […]
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THUNDER BAY- The Student Union of Confederation College Inc. (SUCCI) delivered a live online version of its annual Thunderhawks Athletic Awards Monday. This format offered an important venue to recognize the accomplishments of local and regional athletes and coaches. Thunderhawks Women’s Curling Skip, Faith Hebert, was crowned this year’s Female […]
Ken Kellar
Another cattle sale is in the books, and even though it was unusual thanks to COVID-19, it is being seen as a success. “We were actually quite pleased with our weekend,” said Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association member Kim Jo Bliss. “There’s a lot of uncertainty in the industry right now […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
The bees should be buzzing, but with spring taking its own sweet time arriving, there has been little for the bees to buzz about. Normally by this time bees are busy collecting their first loads of pollen from the alders and pussy willows. This pollen is the protein source the […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
April 9 will always be a special day for John Fuhrer and his family, including wife Maria and children Mathew, Jennifer and Simon. It marks the day John became proud owner of the former Ken’s Central Service. Although John has run a highly successful mechanic business, J.F. Electronics, for 15 […]
