Mark VanHeyst and Mark Hyatt think it’s easy being green. They enjoyed some laughs and great food and entertainment at the St Patrick’s Day Supper at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo. The sold out event is always a popular one for the district. For more, see A8.
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Fort Frances native Don Lovisa retired at the beginning of March after over 15 years as head of Durham College the college honoured the outgoing president by naming a building after him. Lovisa started working in the collegiate sector with Confederation College’s Fort Frances Campus which was located in the […]
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The Rainy River District is in the grips of an opioid crisis, according to front-line workers who see the devastating impacts first hand. In a press release from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) issued for Bell Let’s Talk day in January 2024, CMHA Fort Frances branch CEO Charlene Strain […]
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As the snow melts, Fort Frances Youth Soccer (FFYS) is hoping to get underway a little earlier than in past years. Registration is open now until March 31. There has been one major change this year. The youngest division, squirts, for children ages four and five at the end of […]
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With a pair of wins last weekend in Wisconsin, the Fort Frances Lakers are looking to go into the playoffs with momentum this weekend against the hot Sioux Lookout Bombers. Lakers head coach Tyler Miller was on vacation with his family but was watching the games, and was encouraged by […]
The third round of NWO PitchIt is open for nominations. The online program, similar in style to Dragon’s Den or Shark Tank, gives a stage for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges, for the chance to win cash. The contest is open to anyone with […]
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The Government of Ontario is taking steps towards making the highways of the northwest safer for drivers. In a press release issued on March 15, 2024, the Ontario government marked the opening of a new commercial vehicle inspection station on Highway 11/17. Located in Shuniah, a municipality located along the […]
Eight bursaries will be awarded to successful applicants who exemplify commitment to their community, academics and athletics OHA members know first-hand the commitment needed to succeed at a high level on the ice and in the classroom. With this school year providing extra challenges, the hard work put forth by […]
Canada’s oldest hockey championship will be competed for April 20-27 in Dundas at J L Grightmire Arena. The 2024 Allan Cup Challenge will feature the host team Dundas Real McCoys along with representatives from Newfoundland and Alberta, as well as a representative from the Ontario Hockey Association’s (OHA) Allan Cup Hockey […]
Cassandra Star was recently awarded with a Silver Play Button from YouTube, for surpassing 100,000 subscribers to the channel “Cassandra and Callaghan”, which she shares with her sister Callaghan. The channel surged in popularity after a release of the viral hit, An Easter Hallelujah, released two years ago, which has […]
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Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a Respiratory Outbreak on the West Wing at Rainycrest Long Term Care. The East Wing has been in outbreak since March 12, 2024. Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that permit two (2) visitors or caregivers at a […]
Indigenous storytelling can be preserved for future generations, thanks to newly announced permanent funding for the Indigenous Screen Office. The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced permanent funding to support Indigenous-led storytelling through the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO). This includes $65 million over five years starting in 2024–25 […]