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  • 8 October 2026

    A Commitment of $75,000 marks the 75th Anniversary

  • 8 October 2026

    Higher food prices a given as diesel fuel prices stay higher, farmer says

  • 8 October 2026

    Thunder Bay Community Auditorium announces official name change

  • 8 October 2026

    ‘Rock the Indigenous Vote’ campaign being run against Kenora council candidates

  • 8 October 2026

    New partnership prepares First Nations firefighters for future wildfire seasons

  • 8 October 2026

    Climate Legacy and Ontario Horticultural Association inspire Ontarians to take climate action at home with ‘Your Garden, Your Superpower’ presentation

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Fort Frances’ new community improvement plan brings financial incentives to support long-term growth

8 October 2026
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A Commitment of $75,000 marks the 75th Anniversary

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Higher food prices a given as diesel fuel prices stay higher, farmer says

8 October 2026
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Thunder Bay Community Auditorium announces official name change

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‘Rock the Indigenous Vote’ campaign being run against Kenora council candidates

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New partnership prepares First Nations firefighters for future wildfire seasons

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Climate Legacy and Ontario Horticultural Association inspire Ontarians to take climate action at home with ‘Your Garden, Your Superpower’ presentation

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District News

  • 8 October 2026

    A Commitment of $75,000 marks the 75th Anniversary

  • 8 October 2026

    Higher food prices a given as diesel fuel prices stay higher, farmer says

  • 8 October 2026

    Thunder Bay Community Auditorium announces official name change

  • 8 October 2026

    ‘Rock the Indigenous Vote’ campaign being run against Kenora council candidates

  • 8 October 2026

    New partnership prepares First Nations firefighters for future wildfire seasons

  • 8 October 2026

    Climate Legacy and Ontario Horticultural Association inspire Ontarians to take climate action at home with ‘Your Garden, Your Superpower’ presentation

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District News

  • Higher food prices a given as diesel fuel prices stay higher, farmer says

    8 October 2026
  • Thunder Bay Community Auditorium announces official name change

    8 October 2026
  • ‘Rock the Indigenous Vote’ campaign being run against Kenora council candidates

    8 October 2026
  • New partnership prepares First Nations firefighters for future wildfire seasons

    8 October 2026
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