A moonlit stroll through downtown Fort Frances shows that the Shops on Scott are dressed for Christmas magic. This year, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is supporting efforts to Shop Local, with a Bingo Card promotion. Pick up a card at participating shops, businesses and restaurants, or the Fort […]
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By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Students from grades four through six at Robert Moore School are trying their hand at curling over the next several weeks, thanks to a grant from Curling Canada. The grants have been handed out by the organization to different groups to introduce people across the country to the winter sport. […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Girls and Women’s Hockey Association (FFGWHA) has taken to the ice for another year. House league and travel teams are starting to take shape. Craig Miller, President of the board of directors for FFGWHA, says things have largely gotten back to normal. “We’ve got things under way, […]
Press release
The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) in conjunction with Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) has announced the Red Lake Miners as the host team for the 2022 Dudley-Hewitt Cup Central Canada Junior A Championships. Red Lake 2022 will mark the return of the Dudley-Hewitt Cup […]
Chantal Kreviazuk played to a packed out Townshend Theatre Monday night, in the second installment of the Tour de Fort 2021/22 line-up. The venue was full to bursting as the iconic Canadian songstress performed many of her classics as well as some new and holiday material. Next to take the […]
Press release
All travellers coming to Canada must submit their mandatory information in ArriveCAN (free App or website), including their digital proof of vaccination and a quarantine plan within 72 hours before arriving in Canada. For more information, visit www.canada.ca/arrivecan. If you’re using the ArriveCAN App, make sure you have the most […]
Looking for a fun and interactive place Miss Sam will lead a group of families through to play with your littles? Check out the Fort stories, activities and crafts. Check out the Frances Library Technology Centre’s Story library on Facebook for the latest themes and Time! Wednesday mornings at 10:30 […]
By Maan Alhmidi
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Food bank usage in Ontario rose 10 per cent during the first year of the pandemic to the highest levels since the recession, a new report has found. Nearly 600,000 people made more than 3.6 million visits to food banks in Ontario between April 1, 2020 and March […]
Press release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) warns that although travel may be possible, it comes with risk. The origin of many new cases of COVID-19 in the region have come from recent travel. “Since the U.S. border reopening, we have seen a number of cases in people who have recently travelled to […]
By Laura Osman
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Unvaccinated travellers over the age of 12 won’t be able to board a plane or passenger train in Canada beginning today, and a negative COVID-19 test will no longer serve as a substitute for most people. The policy came into effect on Oct. 30, but the federal government […]
By Liam Casey
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Toronto’s medical officer of health wants to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illegal drugs in the city in an effort to combat the opioid overdose crisis – and she’s got support from the local police chief. A report from Dr. Eileen de Villa to the city’s board of health […]
