A new app, COVID Alert, launched today, uses Bluetooth technology to let users know if they may have been exposed to COVID-19.
“It is free, easy and safe to use. The more people who download the app, the more effective it will be in stopping the spread of COVID-19,” stated a Government of Ontario press release.
The Town of Fort Frances has announced that it will be re-opening a number of facilities and services to the public in the coming weeks.
If you've been missing the movie theatre experience, some local volunteers and organizations are coming together to offer a retro way to get your movie fix.
Dr. Ian Gemmill has been the acting officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit for one year. For the past six months Gemmill made headlines as he provided updates and details of COVID-19 to residents of northwestern Ontario and the neighbouring regions.
Fort Frances Town Council will be holding a special meeting today to get up to speed on the financial impact of COVID-19 as well as to go over some of the plans to begin re-opening civic buildings.
In light of recent guidance from the Province on phasing-in a gradual approach to resumption of visits, Riverside has updated our Acute Care Visitation procedure.
Visiting will continue to be restricted at Riverside, however, acute in-patient visitations within our hospital facilities will commence on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, the medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit, said wearing masks at indoor public places will be mandatory starting August 17.
Despite their high visibility gear, the Fort Frances chapter of the Bear Clan Patrol tends to fly under the radar. But the volunteer group has maintained a steady presence in our community for the past three years.
“We're here. We haven't gone anywhere,” said organizer James Eastman. “We just want to keep everyone safe. That's what we do. That's why we're here.”
(FORT FRANCES, ON) - On July 23, 2020, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break, enter and theft at a local Fort Frances motel establishment.
