From the NWHU

Smoke from forest fires in western Canada may affect some communities in northwestern Ontario in the upcoming days. Breathing in the smoky air can be harmful to health and may cause coughing, throat irritation, headaches, and difficulty breathing. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises people to limit their exposure to the […]

Press release

This year’s theme of “Diversity in Paramedicine- The Patient. The Provider. The Profession.” is not intended to be reflected on only 2023. Its longer-term purpose is to start conversation that matters and awareness moving forward about diversity indefinitely; more specifically in the health system and paramedicine environment. The topic of […]

–Robin McCormick photos

Students at Donald Young School in Emo put on a production of Dr. Seuss’s classic story The Lorax on Friday, May 12, 2023. Students from grades two through five took part in the show, either as part of the cast or by lending their time to helping with props, sets […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

There are a lot of things that people drop down the sink or toilet that can wreak havoc on your sewer lines and the municipal sewer system. Craig Miller is the interim operations and facilities manager and environmental superintendent for the Town of Fort Frances. Miller recommended the acronym F-O-G […]

By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com

Before even starting, you need to be prepared. Get your cleaning products ready, make a plan of where to start and end, and create a detailed list. Set concrete goals. Don’t simply write “kitchen” on your to-do list. That could be understood as grabbing a snack and leaving. List distinct […]

By Elisa Nguyen

It’s a common belief that you need to spend money to improve your life, relationships, or even home, but this isn’t always the case. Here are some DIY (do-it-yourself) ways to improve your home on a budget. Who knows, maybe you’ll also pick up a new hobby, small business idea, […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Winter gets all the attention. We complain about the cold months and do everything we can to prepare for them, sharing tips and tricks and DIY tales of how best to keep the cold air out and the warm, cozy air in. But just as you can prepare your home […]

Maybe all this “home improvement” jazz is just a little too much for you. Well, if you’re like me and don’t always want to do the bigger projects, here’s a few small tips you can do to touch up the home. Re-paint Get as creative as you do or don’t […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

With warmer temperatures setting in, lots of people are ready to spend more time soaking up the sun outdoors. To make spending time outside more enjoyable, many people take time in the spring to upgrade their yards. One popular option to really up your backyard game is adding a hot […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff Writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Time marches on, and so too does technology, but new tech means new and more efficient ways of keeping your home the perfect temperature. Not future tech, but still new and gaining prominence in the province, are heat pumps. A heat pump is an almost all-weather temperature solution designed to […]

By Elisa Nguyen

Have you been staring at blank walls in your home, wondering how to add some personality to your space? Look no further than these beginner-friendly DIY wall art projects that can add a pop of colour and texture to your home. • Painted Canvas Art Creating painted canvas art is […]

By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com

Divide perennials Perennial flowers appear at the same time every year, but after a few years of popping back up every spring, these plants may start to get smaller and weaker. This could mean it’s time to “divide” them to improve their performance. According to the University of Minnesota (UMN), […]