Travel restrictions have eased at federal border crossings. According to a release by the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA), fully vaccinated travellers will now have the option of using a COVID-19 rapid antigen test result (taken the day prior to their scheduled flight or arrival at the land border or […]
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Funding Will Improve Access to Specialized Addictions Services and Supports The Ontario government is investing over $667,000 through the new Addictions Recovery Fund to immediately enhance access to bed-based addictions treatment supports through the Kenora Chiefs Advisory and the Rainy River District Ontario Health Team. These new beds will help […]
A group of families whose cottages share a bay, got together to make light work of filling their communal ice shed. It’s a tradition they’ve been doing every year for decades. Using hand and power tools, the ice is cut into strips and blocks, and packed into the ice shed. […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
It was a hard pill for Jamie Davis to swallow. The fact that he was not a good swimmer chased him until he ultimately decided it was time to start taking swimming classes as an adult. Davis, 35, runs a small plumbing business in town, and started taking swimming classes […]
The Westfort Maroons took first place in an U13 tournament over the weekend, after winning 6-2 against the Neebing Hawks in the final. Seven teams joined the tournament: the Fort Frances Canadians, Dryden Paperkings, Kenora Thistles, Westfort Maroons, Elks 82’s, Neebing Hawks, and Norwest Stars. The Canadians defeated Dryden and […]
It was a successful day for Muskies court sports yesterday, as they hosted Kenora’s Beaver Brea Broncos. Only the Junior Boys Basketball team took a loss, while the Muskies Senior Boys Basketball, and both the Junior and Senior Girls Volleyball teams won. Both volleyball teams won 2-1 sets over the […]
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Travel restrictions have eased at federal border crossings. According to a release by the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA), fully vaccinated travellers will now have the option of using a COVID-19 rapid antigen test result (taken the day prior to their scheduled flight or arrival at the land border or […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required as of today at most Ontario restaurants, gyms and movie theatres, while nightclubs, sporting and concert venues can get rid of capacity limits and restrictions lift on social gathering sizes. Ontario is ending most of its major COVID-19 public health measures today, […]
Cathy Piotrowski, CCOA of Cousineau Eye Centre, partners of FYidoctors, pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw this morning. Fort Frances mayor June Caul is the winner of a trip to Memphis, Tennessee, valued at $3,800. Next month’s draw will be for […]
By Mike Blanchfield
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is headed to the Poland-Ukraine border today to ensure that Canada’s latest supply of military aid flows into the war-ravaged country. Her visit comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that Canada was sending anti-tank weapons and upgraded ammunition to Ukraine, which […]
By Noushin Ziafati
Canadian Press
Canadian Press
Canadians should be patient this spring as a “temperature roller-coaster” is expected across the country in the coming weeks, according to predictions from a prominent national forecaster. The Weather Network said while Canada is expected to see tastes of spring, there are a number of weeks to go before cold […]
By Stephanie Taylor
Canadian Press
Canadian Press
While the race to lead the Conservative Party of Canada may still only have one contender, its members of Parliament are being invited to meet with a potential second. Former Quebec premier Jean Charest will be in Ottawa this week to discuss the party’s leadership with Conservative MPs at an […]
