Summer is construction season, and Fort Frances has been busy with road and capital upgrades throughout the Town. During Monday’s council meeting, Facility and Operations Manager Travis Rob presented updates on some of the ongoing projects and upgrades taking place across town. Legion Park Rehabilitation – The Splash pad was […]
News
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Local Conservative MP Eric Melillo believes his party has done a fine job standing up for Canadians squeezed by inflation. “I think overall I’ve been proud of our advocacy as the Official Opposition advocating for trying to make life more affordable for Canadians,” he told Newswatch as the […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – St. Thomas Aquinas High School alumna Abby Dent is going to the Paris Olympics, and that comes as no surprise to Megan Derouard. “No, absolutely not,” Derouard, the high school’s athletic director, said Thursday. Dent, 22, was named to Canada’s Olympic rowing team as part of the women’s eight. […]
From Fort William Historical Park
Press release
Press release
Remember, learn, and engage this Canada Day at Fort William Historical Park (FWHP). Join us July 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a day filled with family-friendly activities. Come explore the Anishinaabe Encampment and Fort William to learn about and celebrate our nation’s diverse heritage. There’s plenty to […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Give a turtle a break this summer by braking for it when one is spotted trying to cross a road. That’s the ask of wildlife experts, who say the small reptiles deserve a bit of respect — some could be 100 years old, after all. Joe Crowley, a provincial species-at-risk […]
-Ken Kellar photo
A flagship Scott Street store closed its doors on Saturday. Fort Floral closed its doors permanently on June 22. The flower and gift shop was purchased in 2021 by Things Engraved. It was previously owned by Brad Hogan, who retired after 41 years at the shop.
By Austin Campbell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
Following a speech made by Chief Sheri Taylor of Ginoogaming First Nation and comments from Greg Rickford, minister of northern affairs and First Nations economic reconciliation, at Premier Doug Ford’s recent announcement in Greenstone, Minister Patty Hajdu has issued a response. Ginoogaming declared a state of emergency in May and, […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Thunder Bay city council heard from the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce and city business associations on Monday about the negative impact the new $2-per-hour parking rates are having on businesses. This week, council rethought the issue and ratified a change in parking fees in all lots and on-street spaces, […]
By J.P. Antonacci,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
A row of tents leaning against the back wall of Talbot Gardens — a hockey arena in downtown Simcoe — has Norfolk County council worried about a rise in homelessness. “While we can see the five or seven tents at Talbot, this is a much larger problem,” Sarah Page, Haldimand-Norfolk’s […]
– Ken Kellar photos
It was all fun, games and food for the students of Fort Frances Nursery School on Thursday, June 13, 2024, as they celebrated the wrap up and graduation for their program at the Lion’s Park. Students got to play on the park equipment, enjoy tractor train rides, and eat delicious […]
- Megan Walchuk photo
A lone Bobcat team member races for the ball, but is cut off by a group of speedy Leopards at the Fort Frances Youth Soccer year-end wrap-up and barbecue last Saturday, June 16. The youth soccer league hosted 475 players and 35 teams over the past six weeks, with leagues […]
Staff
With poor weather in the forecast for the previous date of Saturday June 22, the grand opening of the splash pad at Legion Park in Fort Frances has been pushed back a day. A Facebook post from the Town of Fort Frances says the hope is that the weather is […]
