In last week’s edition of the Fort Frances Times, an article titled “WRRD Lion’s Hunter’s supper a wild success!” ran that erroneously stated that the West Rainy River District Lions Club is the only operating Lion’s Club in the district. In actuality, both the Fort Frances Lion’s Club and Voyageur’s […]
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From the NWHU
Press release
Press release
On August 22, 2023, the Ministry of Health announced its intent to work with partners on a strategy to strengthen public health, with a key piece of the strategy being one-time funding, resources, and supports for local public health agencies (LPHAs) that voluntarily merge. Given the vast geographic area covered […]
By Robin McCormick
West end Correspondent
West end Correspondent
Pax Hughes, a Grade 8 student at Fort Frances High Elementary School, is definitely living his dream. Pax has always been interested in politics, along with being an excellent student. When his teacher Angela Petsnick suggested Pax apply for the Page program in Toronto, Pax was more than excited to […]
Sunday afternoon (November 19) the St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League hosted their annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale. The event left everyone attending feeling the joy of the Christmas season, which will be upon us soon. The beautifully decorated basement with snowflakes and lovely centrepieces set the mood for the […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Grandmother tells her grandson the story of the rain-bringing dragon king during the opening of The Dragon King puppet show presented by Kids & Company featuring Tanglewood Marionettes on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The show was a treat for all those in attendance. The skillfully manipulated puppets wowed kids and […]
From DRRSB
Press release
Press release
In recognition of National Housing Day on November 22, the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is hosting an open house at the Out of the Cold Warming Centre. The event is an opportunity for community members and stakeholders to tour the facility and learn more about the services […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A search warrant executed in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in two individuals being arrested and charged with numerous offences. On November 16, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., the Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along […]
Canada Border Services Agency
Press release
Press release
The Black Friday and U.S. Thanksgiving weekend is a busy time at the border. The Canada Border Services (CBSA) has a few tips you should know before you go. Across the country, CBSA front line employees are keeping harmful goods out of Canada, while ensuring travel and trade can continue […]
By Laura Stradiotto
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Sudbury Star
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Sudbury Star
Troy Moutsatsos doesn’t mind being the poster boy for testicular cancer. As long as it gets men talking about their health, it’s worth it, he says. “People don’t feel comfortable talking about it, especially guys, because it’s built into our system, especially as young boys,” said the 29-year-old Sudbury man. […]
By The Sudbury Star
Local Journalism Initiative
Local Journalism Initiative
Brenda Barrett has played an important if less-known role in helping train and shape Northern Ontario’s future doctors and other health-care professionals. For the past seven years, Barrett, of Sudbury, has been a so-called standardized patient for NOSM University – Northern Ontario’s school of medicine based in Sudbury and Thunder […]
By Rochelle Baker
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Paving the way to an Indigenous electric highway in Canada offers opportunities, but also includes navigating communities’ unique needs and potential obstacles, especially in rural and remote areas, experts say. Indigenous communities are well aware of the economic development and revenue opportunities tied to electric charging infrastructure, like boosting […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalist Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalist Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
The residential school system as an institution was a crime against humanity and should be investigated as such, a Manitoba grand chief says. Last week, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee said MKO was reiterating calls for the government of Canada to commence an investigation into the Indian Residential […]
