Canada’s environment minister says releasing treated oilsands tailings into the environment isn’t the only solution being considered to clean up the massive, toxic ponds. Steven Guilbeault says that even though his government is developing regulations on how the tailings could be drained into the Athabasca River, other solutions are also […]
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Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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New Brunswick recently reported the province’s first confirmed case of monkeypox, making a total of seven provinces and territories that have been exposed to the virus. As of August 12, Ontario reports the highest of the seven affected provinces with a total count of 511 confirmed cases, followed by Quebec […]
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A coalition of Chambers of Commerce representing border communities across the country is calling on the Government of Canada to lift the remaining COVID-related border restrictions and to suspend use of the ArriveCAN app. “The border measures are not only slowing down border crossings, they’re having a major deterrent effect […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
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A fan-favourite comedian is bringing his comedy chops back to Fort Frances to help celebrate an amazing accomplishment. Comedian Cedric Newman is returning ot La Palce Rendez-Vous tonight for two seatings of a comedy show. While the comedy is its own thing that Newman has been specially preparing for the […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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On July 27, the staff at Fort Frances Walmart had the opportunity to meet this year’s Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child for the region. Keira, 11, from Manitoba was born with a condition called Craniosynostosis and told Walmart staff all about it. “I was born with Craniosynostosis,” Keira said. “It […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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Museum Curator and Culturama’s lead organizer Kayleigh Speirs said she is very pleased with how the event went over and hopes to build on it next year. “I think, overall, it went fantastically,” Speirs said. “In a lot of ways it exceeded our expectations. We were thrilled with the amount […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
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Staff Writer
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Devon Stearns is a hobbyist photographer with mosaic Down syndrome. Now, some of her work is going to be featured on greeting cards. “It’s like a dream come true,” she says. “I’ve always wanted to share something with the world.” Stearns says her greeting card photos will be of sunsets, […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
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Don Marquis snagged a roll of painter’s tape from the shelf. He now had all the necessary tools to demonstrate how he winds his intricate custom rod wraps. “Now I’ll pretend I know what I’m doing,” he said. Marquis has been assembling his own fishing rods at the Seniors Fix-It […]
By Olivia Seguin
On Friday July 8, 2022 our 4-H Explorers group gathered in Nestor Falls at the Tourist Information for our meeting. In attendance were Jessica Teeple, Emily Romyn, Sydney Romyn, Georgia Romyn, Melaina Olson, Mason Teeple, Jameson Teeple and Olivia Seguin along with our Leaders Melinda Romyn, Krista Olson and guest […]
The deadline to register as a candidate for town council or school board is Friday, August 19 at 2 p.m. Anyone wishing to to stand for election must have their paperwork submitted to their local clerk by that time. The following is an unoifficial list of candidates, as of today’s […]
A collection of COVID babies and their families gathered to welcome their club’s latest inductee, Colson Marr. His mom Shelby Rae was honoured with a baby shower, surrounded by family and friends, on Friday, August 12. In the COVID baby and baby-to-be club are, from left to right, Nicole Hartlin, […]
The Emo Fair Queen contestants enjoyed a night at the races recently. They got together with last year’s winners and headed on the track to get up close with the cars of the Emo Speedway. The race toward the crowning is heating up, as the four contestants get ready for […]
