The Ice Box of the Nation Open Bonspiel ran at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre from Jan. 12-14, hosted by the International Falls Curling Club. The event saw 32 teams from across the area in both the US and Canada come to curl. Rumor has it the prime rib […]
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Bimashe-akiing Azhawebiz-akiing Sturgeon Clan Born April 5 1945, Wayne was from the Little Eagle reserve. Through his humble manner and great sense of humour Wayne shared his wisdom, traditional knowledge, life on the land with many family and friends. Anyone who knew Wayne saw his gifts and talents. He shared […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Funding will support Northwestern Ontario with almost $2-million to Thunder Bay child and youth service providers Northwestern Ontario will see nearly $2-million in funding from the provincial government to increase access to pediatric care services in the region. In a press release dated January 25, 2024, Ontario’s Minister of Health […]
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The parishioners of St. Mary’s Church came out of the cold to enjoy a warm bowl of soup and a fresh bun on January 20 and 21. The funds from the free will offering were matched by a generous donor. The meal was enjoyed by many an opportunity for many […]
From Destination Fort Frances
Press release
Press release
In a move to enhance its tourism sector, Destination Fort Frances is thrilled to announce the introduction of a new grant program to support and encourage tourism events within the region. The Fort Frances Destination Grant, designed to bolster local tourism initiatives, represents a significant commitment to fostering economic growth […]
Tracy Hyatt will work her last day as an employee of Canada Post on January 31st. after spending 31 years as a permanent part time employee. Tracy’s co-workers we’re happy to present her with a retirement cake on Tuesday (January 30th.) afternoon, people entering the post office that day also […]
From the Voyageurs National Park
Press release
Press release
There have been positive improvements to the Park’s winter trails this week. The green trail is now entirely open from Franks Bay to Crane Lake. The gold portage is still rough, and stakes have been placed to mark trail edges and drops. Stay between the stakes to avoid those hazards. […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a chance of flurries with the risk of freezing drizzle and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 4 (39) with a low […]
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A storage garage and several busses have been reduced to rubble after an early morning fire at the New Gold employee lot. The fire is deemed not suspicious at this time, according to OPP. At around 2:23AM, Saturday January 27, the Alberton Fire Department received a report of a large […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) remains committed to further expansion efforts. Commissioner Darrin Nicholas sent out a response to Dougall Media in the wake of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) coming to terms with five teams based in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) […]
By Austin Campbell
Local Journalism Initiative
SN Newswatch
Local Journalism Initiative
SN Newswatch
Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM) has partnered with the charity Achieving the Dream Through Education to open an emergency response fund to support Eabametoong First Nation following the loss of their community school in a fire on Jan. 25. Nishnawbe Aski Police Service announced four young people have been arrested […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
ONIGAMING – The chief of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation would like to see a bit of a replay of a historic park protest, nearly 50 years later. Chief Jeff Copenace said Friday in an interview with Dougall Media that he wants to see a peaceful occupation of Anicinabe […]
