6 May 2021
In last week’s edition of the Times, in “Local organizations band together for MMIWG Awareness month” it was incorrectly stated that Jessica Wilson worked for Fort Frances Tribal Area Health. Wilson is actually an employee of Binesiwag Centre for Wellness. The Times apologizes for any confusion this has caused.
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Fort Frances, ON, Canada / 93.1 The Border
Dec 15, 2020 7:29 AM
More than two million dollars have been doled out to area organizations for mental health and justice programs.
Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services is receiving almost $1.2 million to continue support services for victims of human trafficking.
The Fort Frances Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association gets $834-thousand to expand a mobile crisis response team and fund a modified safe bed program.
Rainy River District Social Services Board is receiving $106-thousand to help the area’s homelessness.
Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River and Minister of Indigenous Affairs, made the announcement Monday.