The Treaty #3 Oshkiniigiig Youth Executive Council (T3YEC) is a grassroots group of youth who were traditionally selected in 2019 to provide a youth voice within Treaty #3, provincial, and federal forums. The Treaty #3 territory is 55,000 square miles across Southern Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. “On behalf of the […]
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Expensive gifts and changes in behaviour can be indicators that your loved one is caught up or being groomed for human trafficking, one local program co-ordinator says. Anyone can be caught up in these situations. There are lots of ways to tell if your loved one may be going down […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances area minor hockey associations are in need of some help officiating this year. The job has plenty of rewards for those who get into it. Referee-in-chief Matt McLellan has put out a call to the community for new officials to join the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association, the […]
The Alcoholics Anonymous meeting schedule has changed for Fort Frances. There are currently only two meetings, being offered at Knox United Church. Tuesday and Thursday night meetings have been discontinued. Meetings are now scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, starting at 8 p.m., downstairs in McMillan Hall. Covid protocols are […]
Press release
One man held in custody on multiple charges (FORT FRANCES, ON) Several Rainy River District residents have court appear- ances later this fall to answer to charges of Impaired Driving related offences. On the 15th of October 2021 at approximately 6:00 pm, Members of the Rainy River District Detachment as […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Weather didn’t dampen school spirit at Fort Frances High School’s annual homecoming game. Lots of students were out to watch as the Muskies knocked off the Beaver Brae Broncos 22-6. Everyone was showing school spirit at the game sporting bright yellow slickers. The waterproof jackets and pants came in handy […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances High School Muskies are running this year’s cross-country season after missing out due to the pandemic. However, the usual Northern Ontario championships and provincials have been cancelled, limiting the Muskies to local competition. Muskies coach John Dutton says he’s happy to have students running cross-country again after […]
By Noushin Ziafati
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A university in southeastern Ontario said Monday that it was taking action against those who displayed misogynistic signs at rowdy, unsanctioned student parties over the weekend. Queen’s University said the signs were hung in front of a number of houses on Saturday and the occupants of those homes were told […]
Local gardener John Brunetta holds up the astonishing fruit – or vegetable, if you will – of his labours from this past growing season. Brunetta pulled the gigantic carrot from his garden only this past Sunday. Gardeners may have struggled with the intense and prolonged heat this summer, but as […]
Press release
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 who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly. For […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Health Minister Christine Elliott says most Ontarians can get their flu shots next month, but people at higher risk can get them now. She announced Tuesday that the province has purchased 7.6 million flu vaccine doses for $89 million. Long-term care residents and hospital patients have been able […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario is reporting 328 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths from the virus today. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 223 of the infected people are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status. She says 105 of the cases are in fully vaccinated people. Provincial data show there are […]
