DRYDEN — The Ontario government is providing $113,419 to help the Dryden OPP provide specialized support to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The funding is being delivered through the Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement Grant program and enables police to utilize trained crisis workers when responding to […]
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Press release
The Ontario government is expanding Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) training programs to include in-class apprenticeship training for carpentry. This program will provide jobseekers in Matawa First Nations communities an opportunity to get state-of-the-art training in an in-demand sector and pursue rewarding and well-paying careers close to home. […]
By Brian Williams
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
London Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
London Free Press
Hundreds rallied in downtown London, ON. Monday afternoon to back Palestine in a sudden war with neighbouring Israel following an unexpected attack on the latter that’s sent shockwaves around the globe. The rally was organized by a group called the Canadian Palestinian Social Association. It drew a large crowd to […]
Curious about how Canadian provinces and territories stack up when it comes to public health metrics? A recent study by Canadian health experts at lighthousedentalcentre.com found that Yukon is the healthiest region in Canada! They scored an impressive 85. On the other hand, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are the […]
Press release
Funds Raised During the Four-Month Cycling Event Series to Go Toward MS Research and Programs by MS Canada. After a successful MS Bike season, MS Canada is pleased to share that it has raised $4.3 million and counting. Fundraising efforts were ongoing until September 30th, and the organization predicts the total […]
By Rocco Frangione,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The North Bay Nugget
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The North Bay Nugget
A lobby group in Northeastern Ontario wants the provincial government to increase funding to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and it’s getting quick and positive support from its member municipalities. The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) wants the province to permanently increase NOSM’s annual base funding by […]
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The house is looking good as the final touches are being made at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre, as evidenced by the sharp lines seen here in the sponsor paint jobs, as well as the pebbling being done so that every- one who turns out to the ice surface […]
Staff
The Fort Frances Lakers are hosting a pair of events this weekend. Come out support the team, and have some fun! Go Lakers! Treaty Night The Fort Frances Lakers will partner with Seven Generations Education Institute to host Treaty Night on Friday, October 6. The event is being held to […]
- Allan Bradbury photo
The town has been without curbside recycling pick-up since late May, but the wait is almost over! Richard Wieringa Construction has been hard at work, building a new recycling centre. This photo was taken a few days ago, with progress going at a fast pace. The new centre is expected […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary in teaming up with the Cabin Country Quilt Guild and Betty’s of Fort Frances to host a special two-day fundraising event all about the joys of quilting. Scheduled to run Friday, October 13, 2023 and Saturday October 14, 2023, at the Zion Lutheran Church in […]
Press Release
(FORT FRANCES) – On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in Couchiching First Nation where a vehicle, cash and controlled substances (oxycodone and hydromorphone) were seized estimated to be in excess of $100,000. Members of the OPP […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is hoping to get local businesses and organizations in the spooky spirit and participate in a friendly competition celebrating Halloween. The Museum is inviting businesses and organizations to decorate their windows and storefronts. The event does not only apply to Scott Street as […]
