Schools remain closed until May 31
TORONTO — Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that all publicly-funded schools will remain closed until at least May 31, 2020, as part of an effort to keep students, staff and families safe from COVID-19.
Council to hear report on Town facility changes
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on day-to-day operations in the Town of Fort Frances.
MARY JANE PEARSON
Mary Jane Pearson passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 with family by her side.
A complete obituary will follow.
RSV Outbreak at LTC home declared over
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Outbreak over at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, effective April 24, 2020.
The public is reminded that Pandemic Infection Control Practices and Restricted Visitor Access is still in effect.
COVID death in region
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has confirmed the first death related to COVID-19 in Northwestern Ontario.
According to the TBDHU, a man in his 50s passed away on Thursday night at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre from complications of COVID-19.
The health unit said the man had underlying health conditions.
Kasper suspending operations
Kasper Transportation notified the Ministry of Transportation that the company will be suspending operations of all routes effective Saturday, May 2, 2020. The decrease in revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic makes it financially irresponsible to continue operations at this time.
Fatal collision in Red Lake
(RED LAKE, ON) - On April 24, 2020 at approximately 3:30 am officers from the Red Lake/Ear Falls Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision in Madsen within the Municipality of Red Lake.
OPP seeks help with finding missing youth
(KENORA, ON) The Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public's assistance in locating a 14 year old female from Kenora.
On Saturday, April 25, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police received a report of a missing female, Payton AFFLECK. She was last seen in the area of Fourth Street North and was last observed wearing shorts and a sports bra.
Little hepler
Brecken Mann has been busy helping his parents clean up the yard, as a way to stay safe and active during COVID-19. What is your family doing to keep busy, while keeping your social distance during the coronavirus pandemic? Take a photo, send it to us and let us share it with readers! Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com
Clearly beautiful
Porter and his family have been busy filling their home with art, this spring. He and his brother decorated their windows for Easter, with tape and window paint. if you have a picture of what your family has been doing to stay busy during COVID-19, send it to tips@fortfrances.com
Wage subsidy program opening for applications
Some key developments are coming this week in the country's relentless struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.
They begin today with businesses being allowed to apply for the federal government's $73 billion wage subsidy program.
Formula One hopes season starts July 5
PARIS — The Formula One season could start in July despite the first 10 races being cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, F1 chairman Chase Carey said Monday.
The French Grand Prix on Monday cancelled its race scheduled for June 28 rather than postponing it, making July 5 the targeted start date at the Austrian GP in Spielberg.
Former Humboldt Bronco member to play NCAA hockey
ASHLAND, Wis. — Graysen Cameron, who broke his back in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash two years ago, has committed to play NCAA hockey for Northland College in Wisconsin.
The 20-year-old from Olds, Alta., was captain of the Broncos this past season. Northland College is an NCAA Division 3 school.
Vikings fill needs, Packers fall short on draft
The task for the San Francisco 49ers heading into the draft was straight forward.
Find replacements for departed starters DeForest Buckner at defensive tackle and Emmanuel Sanders at receiver and then find a player to step in for longtime left tackle Joe Staley, who informed the NFC champions before the draft that he planned to retire.
NBA training facilities reopen Friday
MIAMI — NBA players will be allowed to return to team training facilities starting Friday, provided that their local governments do not have a stay-at-home order prohibiting such movement still in place as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Chance of showers tomorrow
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 2 C (36 F).
Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight and a high of 15 (59) with a low of four (39).
Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud before clearing overnight with a high of 15 (59) and a low of one (34).