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Legion Ladies Auxiliary is back in action

13 October 2021

Press release

The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 held a general meeting on Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., brought to order …

Local News

Tour De Fort concert series launches for 2021-22 after ‘20-’21 hiatus

13 October 2021

Allan Bradbury
Staff Reporter
abradbury@fortfrances.com

The Tour De Fort revealed a lineup of six shows on Sun. Oct. 3 in an online launch event. This …

Local News

Lift – first hair removal service now in town

13 October 2021

By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com

Fort Frances residents no longer have to travel out of town to get hair removal and skin rejuvenation treatments.

Lift …

One new COVID-19 case reported in Rainy River District

12 October 2021

Press release

Currently, we have 5 active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area.

Since our last update, we have …

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Fall hay ride

12 October 2021

A rainy morning didn’t dampen spirits at the Fall Farm Event put on by The Spry Farm on Saturday. Lots …

Ontario lifts capacity limits for cinemas, theatres, but not gyms, restaurants

12 October 2021

By Noushin Ziafati
THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO – Ontario has lifted COVID-19 capacity limits in some venues that are asking patrons to show proof of vaccination …

Ontario health sector braces for worse staff shortages as vaccine mandates come due

12 October 2021

By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO – Hundreds of Ontario workers in hospitals and long-term care could be off the job in the coming weeks …

New LTC standards should focus on the ‘qualities of home’: survey

12 October 2021

By Laura Osman
THE CANADIAN PRESS

OTTAWA – Residents should feel at home, respected, and safe in long-term care but the current reality doesn’t come close, …

National Sports

Hawks’ expectations soaring after Young-led playoff run

12 October 2021

By Paul Newberry
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA (AP) – The expectations have certainly changed in Atlanta.

Long an NBA backwater, the city has embraced a Hawks …

National Sports

Canadiens sign forward Suzuki to eight-year extension worth $63 million

12 October 2021

THE CANADIAN PRESS

MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have signed centre Nick Suzuki to an eight-year, US$63-million contract extension.

The deal will pay …

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Giving thanks, being together

7 October 2021

As families prepare for Thanksgiving festivities, The Family Centre was making preparations of its own. The Centre was a hub …

Local News

Trunk or Treat scheduled for Halloween

7 October 2021

By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com

The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is getting ready to host yet another Trunk or Treat on Halloween.

The …