The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections in eight provinces linked to snakes and feeder rodents. Many of the individuals who became sick reported direct or indirect contact with snakes and feeder rodents (used as reptile food) before […]
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By Austin Campbell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
A move closer to home could be in the cards for Elders from Aroland First Nation. Aroland is set to receive over $20 million – through the federal government’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program – to build their very own Elders Lodge. The announcement was made by Minister […]
– Ken Kellar photo
The instrumentalists of The Merry Marching Band had families tapping their feet and getting into the music as they wowed the crowd at the Townshend Theatre last night, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, as part of the Kids and Co. season. The marching band combined catchy music inspired by different regions […]
(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals after an incident that took place in the City of Dryden. On March 16, 2024, officers from the Dryden Detachment were made aware of an individual possibly in possession of explosives. At this […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking public assistance to locate a missing person in Fort Frances. On March 9, 2024, members of the Rainy River District OPP received a missing person report for Melanie Lapish, 35 years old, of Fort […]
By Robin McCormick
West end Correspondent
West end Correspondent
Jean Richards is saying good bye to the Fine Line Art Gallery. Jean was one of the founding members of the Gallery, 28 years ago, when she and a small group of others took it on them- selves to raise the profile of local art. They knew of many talented […]
– Ken Kellar, Robin McCormick photos
There was plenty of Irish cheer to be had this past weekend in the Rainy River District as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were held at various times and places, to the joy of many. On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Rainycrest Auxiliary held a St. Patrick’s Day party for residents […]
– Ken Kellar photos
Seven Generations Education Institute held a Next-Gen Showcase on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, to show off the myriad technologies it has at its disposal to enhance learning spaces, as well as to provide fun or productive services to the general public. The showcase invited the public to try their hands […]
– Allan Bradbury photos
The Fort Frances Lakers held their annual award ceremony on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Fort Frances Senior Centre, allowing the team to recognize the hard work of the players throughout the year as the regular season comes to a close. Graduating players Jack Orchard and Remington Richardson were […]
- Robin McCormick photo
Mark VanHeyst and Mark Hyatt think it’s easy being green. They enjoyed some laughs and great food and entertainment at the St Patrick’s Day Supper at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo. The sold out event is always a popular one for the district. For more, see A8.
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances native Don Lovisa retired at the beginning of March after over 15 years as head of Durham College the college honoured the outgoing president by naming a building after him. Lovisa started working in the collegiate sector with Confederation College’s Fort Frances Campus which was located in the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Rainy River District is in the grips of an opioid crisis, according to front-line workers who see the devastating impacts first hand. In a press release from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) issued for Bell Let’s Talk day in January 2024, CMHA Fort Frances branch CEO Charlene Strain […]
