$26 million supporting 251 local programs and services Ontarians rely on most The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre has been named as one of 251 organizations to be awarded part of a $26 million grant, aimed to support non-profit organizations across the province. The fund is through the seventh […]
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By Robin McCormick
West end Correspondent
West end Correspondent
February 14 was not only the gift of love for Valentines Day, it was also a time to recognize Weechi-it-te-win Family Service (WFS) to appreciate all the love the people employed at WFS put into their commitment to make a better life for all they provide service too and the […]
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Kids and Co is returning from its winter hibernation with an gravity-defying, acrobatic show of extreme physicality and movement, with Tetris, created by Arch8. The performance will be held at the Townshend Theatre, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door, with kids three and under free.
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Starting on Wednesday the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre will host 16 curling teams from across Northern Ontario for the Northern Ontario Curling Club Championships. “These Championships cater specifically to club-level curlers who may not have the time or resources to compete at the professional level but who have the […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a Gastrointestinal Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital (LVGH). This outbreak is isolated to the First Floor Acute Patient Unit. Extra measures are in place to prevent spread, and alternative arrangements for admission may also be required. Those […]
Staff
The Town of Fort Frances Operations and Facilities Division has declared a Significant Weather Event for the town. We got a little lulled into spring by all the sunshine and grass, so here’s a refresher on what this declaration means for residents: This declaration went into effect at 6 a.m. […]
The idea for the Northern Ontario Women’s Caucus (NOW) began with conversations between Mayor Michelle Boileau of Timmins and Mayor Cheryl Fort of Hornepayne, with the goal of creating a group to advocate for priorities and issues affecting women in the North. “Strong and resilient women applaud, uphold, and have […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Anyone who thinks trapping is an outdated pastime has never tried to obtain a trapping licence. The reality is that snagging a space in a trapper’s course can sometimes be harder than ensnaring a rabbit. A 40-hour course to be lead next month by Neebing-based instructor Mark Deans is already […]
By Marissa Lentz
Local Journalism Initiative
TimminsToday.com
Local Journalism Initiative
TimminsToday.com
In light of the mental health concerns of first responders, another northern community is looking at time-stamping roadside memorials. Matheson is the latest community supporting Cochrane District EMS chief paramedic Jean Carriere’s initiative. In September, Carriere brought forward the idea of limiting roadside memorials during a Cochrane District Social Services […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch
THUNDER BAY – Most of Ontario’s electricity comes from nuclear power plants, but how much of the Northwest’s supply is nuclear? The short answer is that we can’t really know. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), which manages Ontario’s power grid, 54 per cent of the province’s power […]
By Sandy Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
The main hallway at Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute was filled with students waiting for their turn to fly an aircraft on a flight simulator. The aviation event on Thursday brought Lakehead Public Schools, Confederation College, KBM Aviation and North Star Air together to spotlight a career in aviation for […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
About a dozen Ontario municipalities are supporting a Conmee Township resolution calling on the province to bar those with a criminal record from being elected to a municipal council, unless that record has been expunged. The resolution, which was put forward by Conmee Coun. Grant Arnold, is similar to an […]
