It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley Paul Grabowski. Stan passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Stan was born at the family homestead in Walkleberg, Man. on May 27, […]
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Heather Latter Staff with the local Supervised Access Program posed together during an open house Tuesday afternoon at the Kenora-Rainy River Child and Family Services building here. The program was celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Duane Hicks Rainycrest Family Council member Norm Cain enjoyed a potluck supper Tuesday evening at the Super 8 Motel here. The event was to welcome new members to the group, which normally meets every third Tuesday of the month. Cain is wearing one of the new T-shirts the council is […]
Staff Retired high school teacher Jack Hedman, who recently published a book entitled, “The Gift of Gab: A Collection of Recollections,” will hold a book-signing this Saturday (June 16) from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts here. The book features three tall tales as told by the late […]
Staff With 22 teams and more than $8,000 in online pledges, this year’s “Relay for Life” is shaping up to be one of the biggest in years. Fort Frances High School, where the all-night event is taking place, still has students writing exams tomorrow. As such, teams are asked to […]
Staff A mini-king and mini-queen contest will be held here on Wednesday, June 27, but parents who want to enter their children will have to act fast. Organizer Melissa Gushulak said yesterday that due to a limited number of sponsors, only a maximum of eight boys and eight girls can […]
Duane Hicks Whether it’s floats, cars, bikes, or people walking on foot, the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is looking for plenty of participants in this year’s Canada Day parade. Organizers are hoping to get as many people as possible involved, Sarah Hallikas, tourism and event co-ordinator for the Chamber, […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP officers are investigating a break, enter, and theft from a cabin located at Bad Vermilion Lake near Mine Centre. The following items were taken from the property sometime between May 1 and June 6, 2012: •a 16-foot Lund boat with bench-style seats with white […]
the NWU Low coverage rates of the vaccine for preventing meningococcal disease has Northwestern Health Unit staff concerned about a potential outbreak. In some Northwestern Health Unit communities, as few as one-third of the students have received their vaccine (brand name Menactra). “Local youth are at risk of a preventable […]
Staff With the local “Relay for Life” getting underway this Friday at Fort Frances High School, people are encouraged to purchase a luminary in honour or in memory of loved ones who have been affected by cancer. Luminary chair Christine Denby explained luminaries are candles placed in fire-retardant paper bags, […]
Gerri Yerxa In April, 2002, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) proclaimed June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day following the United Nations’ International Plan of Action on Ageing. This plan recognized the importance of addressing and preventing abuse and neglect of older adults. It […]
Press Release A spot on the globe precisely one-half of the distance between International Falls, Mn. and Fort Frances, Ont. has been determined to be “the most peaceful spot on Earth.” The finding is based upon a comprehensive analysis of factors directly correlated to peaceful relations between sovereign nations, including […]
