Fort Frances High School students pose by the waterfront of Point Park on Saturday, June1, 2024 as part of the school’s Grand March and Prom festivities. The festivities included a Rainycrest Grand March, which is a long-running and beloved part of the day, offering the residents at the Long-Term Care […]
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The ‘social’ is back in Strawberry Social for the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary. After several years of covid restrictions, the sweet event is returning to its in-person format, in addition to business deliveries. It will take place Thursday, June 13, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at a the Senior Centre. So […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
Ahead of its All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Awareness Week campaign, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting a 125 per cent increase in ATV fatalities in 2024, with more than half of the deceased found without a helmet. Nine people (eight drivers, one passenger) have died in OPP-investigated ATV […]
Here are some of the local graduations you may want to know about. Seven Generations Education Institute Graduation Today June 6 3:30 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre Confederation College Graduation Monday June 10 3:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Fort Frances High School Grade 8 Graduation June 18 7-8 […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS), is investigating a death in Eagle Lake First Nation. On May 31, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., an individual was located deceased in Eagle Lake First Nation. A post-mortem examination will be conducted at the Centre […]
By Louis Bergeron
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com
On Saturday June 1, Increase Fitness held its grand opening. The new gym on Scott Street had an open house from noon to 4 p.m. and everyone was invited to go and visit the new facility. “We’ve already started to build a really good gym community here,” said Simeon Firth, […]
By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
GRASSY NARROWS – More than 50 years into its struggle with mercury poisoning, this First Nation is suing the governments of Canada and Ontario for alleged failure to protect its treaty rights. Grassy Narrows (Asubpeeschoseewagong) First Nation announced its lawsuit Tuesday morning in a news conference in front of the […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
The Lake Winnipeg Foundation (LWF) is sharing what they are calling “shocking and disturbing” photos online they say show signs of sewage contamination in Lake Winnipeg. In what LWF said was a “disturbing update” from the Sandy Hook area, the not-for-profit organization that advocates for the health of Lake Winnipeg […]
By Alexandra Noad
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Lethbridge Herald
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Lethbridge Herald
In a time when Indigenous people were seen as less than human and their culture assimilated, many still volunteered to fight for freedom in the Second World War. Due to the Indian Act, these soldiers were denied Canadian citizenship, yet they still served their country with honour. According to the […]
It was an enchanted afternoon and evening full of magic and fun as students from Fort Frances High School celebrated the Enchanted Ever After Grand March and Prom celebration on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The Grade 12 students and their dates kicked the day off with photos at Seven Oaks […]
Photos by Ken Kellar
Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick, Ontario, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Thursday, May 30, 2024, with a fish fry and an assortment of other fun activities. Along with plenty of delicious food to eat, visitors to the celebration were able to test their luck in a silent auction for one […]
–Allan Bradbury photos
Over 100 alumni of the Fort Frances paper mill gathered at the Fort Frances Legion last Wednesday evening, May 29 to catch up with old friends and enjoy an amazing meal prepared by the Legion ladies. While the evening was mostly fun and laughs, a special time was dedicated to […]
