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), […]

By Elisa Nguyen

Congratulations! Your baby is on the way and your family will soon need to make space for a little one. Whether you’re setting up a brand new nursery or reworking an existing space, here are some tips to prepare for your newborn’s arrival.  Choose a safe crib that fits your […]

By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com

There could be a new national hockey tournament for Indigenous players starting as early as next year. That’s because Stephane Friday and his partner Abigail Linklater, the co-founders of the popular Hockey Indigenous website, are exploring the opportunity of a national tourney for Indigenous players ages 18 to 20. There […]

THE CANADIAN PRESS

Justice Minister David Lametti is set to make an announcement this afternoon about how his government plans to reform Canada’s bail system, after months of calls for tougher laws from premiers, police and opposition. He is scheduled to hold a news conference with a number of cabinet colleagues, including Public […]