Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A report released Thursday by Canada’s chief science adviser says she considers COVID-19 the “head” of the pandemic but long COVID its “tail” as the illness inflicts significant harm on individuals, their families and potentially the country’s economy. Dr. Mona Nemer said about 10 to 20 per cent of people […]
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Boeheim’s 47-year tenure as coach at Syracuse came to an awkward end on Wednesday, with the university saying Orange assistant Adrian Autry has been promoted to the job. The move came less than three hours after Syracuse lost to Wake Forest in […]
LONDON, Ont. – The favourites are in great shape at the Canadian men’s curling championship. The real battles were building around the playoff cutlines as the last few round-robin draws approached. Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone (7-0) moved into sole possession of first place in Pool A at the Tim Hortons Brier […]
The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have taken a relatively limited toll on overall global mental health, Canadian researchers say in a new study published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers reviewed 137 studies from around the world that measured people’s overall mental health, as well as […]
On Friday, March 3, 2023, the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre opened the solo exhibit Passionate For Hyperrealism by internationally acclaimed artist Cher Pruys. Located on the main floor of the Museum, the exhibit runs until May 31, 2023. Passionate For Hyperrealism is an impressive and rich offering showcasing […]
A pair of goals by Grayson Burnell and a shorthanded marker by Ashton Velhuisen were enough to propel the Muskie boys to their second NorWOSSA championship in as many years.Coming home after a 4-0 loss on the road the Broncos came out hard and gave the Muskies almost all they […]
A first-hand account of what that means to someone in need It’s not always easy to chart the impact of a local charitable organization, but one surefire way to assess how it has served the community is to hear from one of the community members themselves. The Fort Frances Family […]
Members of the 807 Selects Volleyball Club along with some recruits from Thunder Bay Superior North Volleyball Club played in the Ontario Native Volleyball Invitational last weekend in Thunder Bay. The tournament was slated to be a 19 and under (19U) event but the 16 and under (16U) Selects team […]
The Mental Health Remote Care Monitoring Program may be a new frontier in mental health support for the residents of Fort Frances. The program recently launched in February. Clients experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression can learn new wellness strategies through SeamlessMD, a patient engagement application designed for healthcare […]
As an organization grows, it’s only natural for it to begin to offer more services, and a local resident has taken on a charitable effort thats slots in perfectly with such an organization in town. Earlier this month, the Fort Frances Family Centre celebrated five years in service to those […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind members of the public to follow the rules set out by the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, horse racing, and cannabis retail sector as well as administering charity lottery […]
This cold and tired momma was taken off the streets by Best for Kitty just in time to have her kittens indoors. However, the rescue agency has run out of space to foster more cats and kittens, leaving many still out in the cold. If you have a little space […]
