Little Liv has joined the herd at KJB Herefords ranch. Cattle owner Kim Jo Bliss has welcomed all the new additions, and has a brief rest before lambing begins. -Kim Jo Bliss photo
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Don Dickson is a regular sight on the 8th Street walking trails. He has been clearing trails, cutting firewood, cleaning feces and building benches along the trails for many years. Others have helped through the years, but the trails are a labour of love for Dickson. – Henry Miller photo
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The Town of Fort Frances and Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) are changing the very dynamics of their relationship and thanking an outgoing economic development officer for her years of service. In a press release from the RRFDC, the organization notes that in light of the departure of a […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances households could have a new food recycling in-house option to get rid of their food waste. In a presentation received by council during last week’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Christina Zardo, manager at municipal solutions, and residential in-home waste diversion pilot program, said the […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
With 17.6 per cent, the COVID-19 positivity rate is decreasing in the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) catchment area. That being said, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said the numbers are still higher than the province and that residents should be cautious with protection measures. […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The weather of the last day or two might not feel like it, but believe it or not, spring has officially arrived. This winter was snowier than average, causing Fort Frances snow clearing crews some headaches. Manager of Operations and Facilities for the Town of Fort Frances, Travis Rob says […]
The Ontario government is investing over $3.8 million through the new Addictions Recovery Fund to immediately enhance access to addictions treatment supports in Thunder Bay. This funding will be provided to St. Joseph’s Care Group and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care to expand access to a total of 34 new addictions […]
There’s always a story behind feathers in the snow. It appears this ruffed grouse was a welcome meal for some kind of hungry predator. Naturalist Henry Miller stumbled upon the scene. He saw no mammal tracks in the snow, so he speculates the predator was likely a goshawk or a […]
Are you a reader? Do you like books? Friends of the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre is looking for new members. Our mandate is to help the library be the best it can be. We support the library’s programming financially and by helping out at library events. For more information […]
Sisters Cassandra and Callahan Arm- strong recently returned from Washington DC where they performed at The Museum of the Bible. They were invited to perform “Hallelujah” at the grand opening of The Shroud of Turin exhibit. Their mother, Nikki, says it was an emotionally overwhelming experience, and a life-changing moment […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Tess Coish of Tess’s Kitchen is selling cheese perogies to raise donation money for Ukraine. Coish will donate $2 per dozen of sold perogies, with proceeds going to www.unitewithUkraine.com. She is hoping to raise $1,000. Pierogi orders can be placed right away because she always has them on hand. Perogies […]
There were plenty of activities on offer for people of all ages over March Break this year, an indication things are slowly returning to “normal” in the district. Couchiching First Nation held a Winter Carnival full of dog sledding, bannock on a stick, and even some puppy snuggles. Meanwhile, the […]
