Bob and Olive Gouliquer celebrated seventy years of marriage on May 28th. The couple received recognition from family and Fort as well as the Government of Ontario and Justin Trudeau. Bob and Olive have lived in their home since 1951. They raised there five children in this home, and have […]
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The Governments of Canada and Ontario are launching a new targeted beekeeper intake to support and strengthen the health of managed honey bees and Ontario’s beekeeping sector. The business of beekeeping plays an important role when it comes to managing bee health and the success of crops on Ontario farms. […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
He served five years in the Second World War, spent 60 years being an active member of the Kiwanis Club and 47 years owning and managing a local business – all adding to his 100 years of success, community involvement and wisdom. “There were not many cars when I was […]
At its June 1, 2021 regular Board meeting, which was held remotely, the Rainy River District School Board announced the recipients of the Recognition of Service awards, honoring the 2021 Employees of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Volunteers of the Year, and Community Partner of the Year. This […]
Since December, pandemic restrictions in the province have been a roller-coaster ride with more downs than ups, especially for organizations that help the community, but also rely heavily on their support, like The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. #29. Josie Miller, auxiliary president, said it has been a difficult […]
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he Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds bicycle and vehicle drivers to respect all road users by making safety a top priority, especially as we see an increase in cyclists on our roadways. There have been 34 total collisions, including two fatalities, involving a motor vehicle and cyclist this year to […]
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Al- zheimers couldn’t have asked for a better day on Sunday, May 30 to host the annual fund- raising event. Even though continuing restric- tions make large events difficult, the Walk has successfully run the past two years in a virtual format, allowing participants […]
Members of First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario, along with non-Indigenous people, gathered to honour the children found buried at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. A sacred fire was lit and is set to remain until Thursday. Photos by Merna Emara
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
There is no doubt of the negative effects the pandemic had on the workforce, particularly those working by the shift in industries that were forced to close. Raina Johnson, 19, found herself having to navigate COVID-19 uncertainties as she tries to save money before going off to college in the […]
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The Ontario government is making it easier and more affordable to get safely outdoors and enjoy nature by providing free day-use permits at 115 provincial parks from Monday to Thursday until September 2, 2021. Starting June 7, visitors will also be able to guarantee access to 17 select provincial parks […]
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Province supporting tourism businesses at provincial parks and conservation reserves TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing over $1 million in financial relief to more than 300 resource-based tourism businesses operating at Ontario’s provincial parks and conservation reserves by waiving and reducing certain land use and licence fees for 2021. […]
From the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 announces the winners for the submission to the Literary / Poster contest. The Legion enjoys seeing the amazing ideas children produce. Three schools participated with 82 submissions from nine classes. The Branch selected fifteen submissions to be sent to Division in Winnipeg. All submissions receive […]
