LEEDS, England (AP) — New manager, similar ethos. Don’t expect Leeds to look markedly different under the leadership of new American coach Jesse Marsch following his arrival at the struggling English Premier League club as the replacement for the fired Marcelo Bielsa. That, after all, is the reason why Marsch […]
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By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The end of the academic year is fast approaching, and students will soon be looking for summer jobs to help with tuition and pay their bills. Major student employers in the Rainy River District have already begun considering summer student positions, beginning with the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB). […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Tour de Fort is back on. After its January date was postponed due to a rise in COVID cases and an increase in restrictions the Townshend Theatre will be alive with music again this Friday with another show less than two weeks later. This week sees a double bill of […]
The Town of Fort Frances has installed a Ukrainian flag in front of the Civic Centre, in a show of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and our Ukrainian-Canadian population. Ukraine has endured seven days of fighting from invading Russian forces. The majority of the world has backed Ukraine, by […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) strongly advises residents and businesses to continue to practice enhanced Covid safety measures, in light of the local positivity rate. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said although COVID-19 restrictions at the provincial level have been lifted yesterday, the local […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Glenn Carmody has been clearing snow throughout Fort Frances for 60 years If all the snow he plowed was compiled into one snowbank, it would stand strong by Mount Everest. It is safe to say he has plowed every road in Fort Frances, before finally packing away his equipment and […]
With tensions mounting in Ukraine, citizens around the globe are looking for ways to contribute. The following is a list of ways Canadians can help with the conflict in Ukraine: The Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The Government of Canada will be matching civilian […]
By Marcus Powlowski
MP Thunder Bay-Rainy River
MP Thunder Bay-Rainy River
Like many of you, I am watching the events unfold in Ukraine with dismay. Thunder Bay- Rainy River has one of the highest percentages of Canadian-Ukrainians of any ridings in Canada. I know there are many people in northwestern Ontario who have family members, and friends, in the Ukraine. I too have relatives in the […]
One often wonders what makes a great leader. What makes a person stand out and gain the support and following of not hundreds but millions of people. Today we are witnessing just such a leader. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a school trained lawyer, actor, comedian and now president of Ukraine is an […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
The 24/7 Garage Sale truly does have something for everyone. The Garage Sale building is the in the centre of Devlin, beside Greenside’s Meats. All monies raised are donated to Devlin’s Guthrie United Church. This helps cover the costs of the needs of the church. The 24/7 Garage Sale has […]
Culturama is coming back! The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is organizing a revival of Culturama – a community multicultural festival. Organizers are seeking committee members and volunteers, or even just feedback on what you’d like to see! To be part of the Culturama team, reach out to Kayleigh […]
