Fort Frances Times Online Edition - October 1, 2020

Yesterday was Orange Shirt Day, a day on Sept. 30 to recognize and honour all Metis, Inuit and First Nation children who were taken away from their parents to go to residential schools.

In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes.

Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi'ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of bannock and wild rice soup.

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In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes.

Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi'ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of bannock and wild rice soup.

In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes.

Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi'ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of bannock and wild rice soup.

Spooktober fans rejoice, Halloween 2020 will be coming to Fort Frances after all.

In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes.

Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi'ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of bannock and wild rice soup.

Three new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Northwestern Health Unit region in the past day.

The NWHU has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Rainy River region, and two positive cases in the Sioux Lookout region.

In recognition of the Orange Shirt Day, the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness in Fort Frances set up a table in front of Rainy Square and distributed orange masks and cupcakes.

Another event was held on Victoria Ave. by the Weechi'ttewin Family Services. They gave small meals of bannock and wild rice soup.

The Rainy Lake Market season has come to an end with the last day taking place on Thursday Sept. 24.

Christine McGoldrick, economic development officer intern at the Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC), said the market started off with three or four vendors before having 16 to 20 vendors when traffic picked up.

Joey Hunter, manager at McTaggarts, pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances “Trip of the Month” draw for October today morning. Patricia Hartlin is the winner of the October draw, a trip to Portugal, valued at $3,800.00. Next month’s draw will be for a trip to Puerto Vallarta, valued at $4,200.00.

The Rainy Lake Market in Rainy Lake Square was a popular spot for both vendors and patrons this summer. The venue has wound down for the year, but will be back next spring.

After several years of negotiating space each winter, RRDSSAB has purchased the Apostolic Way Church, to provide a permanent home for the Out of the Cold shelter. Renovations are currently underway, including roof repairs.

TORONTO - The Ontario government says it will not appeal a court ruling against its anti-carbon tax stickers.

Energy Minister Greg Rickford's office says the province will abide by the decision.

Last month, a Superior Court judge struck down the law that forced gas stations to display the stickers.

Vaccines normally offered in school to Grade 7 students will instead be delivered at community clinics and doctors' offices in parts of Ontario, meaning parents will have to make arrangements to ensure their children are immunized.

TORONTO - Ontario is reporting 538 new cases of COVID-19 today and three new deaths from the illness.

Health Minister Christine Elliott says 229 cases are being reported in Toronto, 101 cases in Peel Region, 66 in Ottawa, and 43 in York Region.

TORONTO - Citing COVID-19's effect on its bottom line, Rugby Canada is cutting staff from chief commercial and marketing officer Mark Lemmon to Hall of Famer Al Charron, whose name graces its national training centre.

CEO Allen Vansen says 15 of the organization's 46 staff have been affected - with five people terminated, three laid off and seven facing reduced hours.

TORONTO - Kevin Silva can thank pre-teen baby fat for a move that helped turn soccer into a profession.

“I grew up as a striker actually,” he explained. “I was a bit chubby growing up so at the point when one of our goalkeepers went down, the next person to go in goal is always the chubby guy.

The next few days should have a little something for everyone, weather-wise. Tonight is forecast with a low of -2 C (28 F) with a 40 per cent chance of flurries.

Flurries or showers could continue into tomorrow morning, with mainly cloudy skies and a 40 per cent chance of precipitation.

Friday night will see a low of 1 (30) with a chance of more showers or flurries.