New research has led to a change in how local health professionals carry out aspects of certain exams. In a press release from Riverside Health Care dated December 2, 2025, the organization announced that their Diagnostic Imaging Department will no longer utilize lead shielding during X-rays and CT scans. According […]
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By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
This week, Flint House, a restaurant which has become known as one of the best in Fort Frances, celebrates its 10th anniversary. Originally purchased by the late Duane Cridland, his family is keeping the legacy alive. Thinking back 10 years, Stacey Cridland, who manages the restaurant now, and her sister […]
By Andrew Flynn
The Ontario government is looking at how students are assessed after standardized test results showed some grades are making “insufficient progress” and are lagging behind in reading, writing and, especially, math. The government blamed the problems on “dysfunctional trustee performance” that is failing to support student achievement, noting that Education […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Onalee Derksen is an old soul, something that serves her well as the owner of Vintage Junky Thrift in Fort Frances. Derksen’s love of thrifting started out of necessity in the early ’90s, but over time she developed a love for the thrill of a good find, in addition to […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
In an effort to give the First Nation’s children something to do after school, as well as give them some incentive to go to school every day, Naicatchewenin First Nation opened the The Sagaankwat Youth Centre on Wednesday Nov. 26, 2025. The centre is named for a young boy who […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Two forwards, a defender, and a goaltender from the Fort Frances Lakers will make their way to Thunder Bay in the new year to compete with other SIJHL all-stars against the Lakehead University Thunderwolves. Lakers forward and captain Pierce Gouin, forward and Fort Frances native Teagan Wrolstad, defenseman Judd Pesch, […]
A record-breaker! Jackie and Gerry Guimond of Fort Frances have taken home the largest-ever pot in the Riverside Health Care 50/50 Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS! raffle with November’s $15,445 windfall. “It’s not all about the money,” according to Jackie. “It’s not about winning, it’s about contributing to our care here.” Friends […]
By Times Staff
Kathryn Pierroz and Mike Walchuk were re-elected as chair and vice-chair, respectively, of the Rainy River District School Board of Trustees at Tuesday’s annual board meeting. Pierroz, who represents the Townships of Alberton and La Vallee, and the communities of Miscampbell, Dance, Lake Despair and Griesinger is currently serving her […]
By George Lee,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Macleod Gazette
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Macleod Gazette
When regular folk talk about Alberta canola, the mind turns to those vibrant yellow carpets of blooming crops that accent the early summer prairie-scape. But when politicians discuss the iconic cash crop worth billions to Canada’s economy, you’d be excused for also thinking of a pawn on an intercontinental chessboard. […]
By Sonal Gupta
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Gaps in federal funding and authority expose many First Nations and Inuit Elders in Canada to inadequate long-term care, forcing them to leave their home communities, language and culture, documents show. The document obtained by Canada’s National Observer through an Access to Information and Privacy request shows that limited funding, unclear responsibilities […]
By Matt Prokopchuk,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
IGNACE — The transportation of radioactive materials should be included in the impact assessment for a proposed nuclear waste repository, environmental groups say. But the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, which is working to develop the deep geological repository in the Revell Lake area between Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The 5th annual Backroad Boundary Christmas Market, that took place Saturday, November 29, was a huge success. The Barwick Hall was filled with fifty crafters, the hall’s atmosphere was joyful and the many people attending added to the fun of the day. Organizer Andrea Schram shared that an event such […]
