Lots of families made it out to The Spry Farm’s fall event on Saturday. The goats and miniature horses were special hits with the kids. This is the first event the farm has been able to hold in a long time. Owners Leanne and Tyler Spry were happy to be […]
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By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Seven Generation Education Institute (SGEI) hosted the fall harvest for the first time at the Fort Frances campus. The two-day event took place on Wednesday and Thursday. Last year, this event was held virtually by creating five videos on traditional medicines, gillnetting, the organization’s drum and staff, residential school experience […]
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The Muskies Football team is looking to repeat a win against the Beaver Brae Broncos on Friday, in its homecoming game. Kick-off it at 4 p.m., and spectators are welcome. The school is celebrating the game with a full week of spirit activities. To day is Jersey Day, tomorrow is […]
Press release
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 held a general meeting on Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., brought to order by President Josie Miller. The meeting was attended by 17 members. The Charter was draped in memory of departed member Charlotte Calder, and the group’s Sept birthday – Alfreda Easton […]
Allan Bradbury
Staff Reporter
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Reporter
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Tour De Fort revealed a lineup of six shows on Sun. Oct. 3 in an online launch event. This year’s series will bring some old favourites and some new faces. There are several changes to the Tour De Fort series this year. Including the fact that there will be […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances residents no longer have to travel out of town to get hair removal and skin rejuvenation treatments. Lift is a new business located on 306 Scott St., owned and managed by Kathy McKenzie, a longtime employee at La Verendrye General Hospital’s dialysis unit. McKenzie will not be the […]
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Currently, we have 5 active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. Since our last update, we have received report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the District of Rainy River. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone […]
A rainy morning didn’t dampen spirits at the Fall Farm Event put on by The Spry Farm on Saturday. Lots of families were arond to enjoy the animals and hay rides. The farm event also had pumpkins and local honey available for purchase to help get everyone in the fall […]
By Noushin Ziafati
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Ontario has lifted COVID-19 capacity limits in some venues that are asking patrons to show proof of vaccination – a move that’s being met with mixed reactions from different industries. As of Saturday morning, cinemas, theatres, concert and spectator sports venues and car and horse racing tracks are […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Hundreds of Ontario workers in hospitals and long-term care could be off the job in the coming weeks because they did not get vaccinated against COVID-19, further complicating what advocates call a “perfect storm” of staff shortages. The president of a union representing workers in long-term care, hospitals […]
By Laura Osman
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Residents should feel at home, respected, and safe in long-term care but the current reality doesn’t come close, says a survey that will inform new national standards of care. The survey was conducted by the National Institute on Aging on behalf of the Health Standards Organization. It will […]
By Paul Newberry
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ATLANTA (AP) – The expectations have certainly changed in Atlanta. Long an NBA backwater, the city has embraced a Hawks team with championship aspirations after a stunning run to the Eastern Conference final last season. “We obviously want to be very competitive and build off last year,” said general manager […]
