the NHU We all know about the health consequences of tobacco use–but did you know that workplaces also suffer when they employ smokers? Each smoker in the workplace costs their employer $3,396 per year in decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, increased insurance premiums, and additional expenses to maintain outdoor smoking areas. […]
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the MNR A Kaministiquia-based business has been convicted of illegally-building on Crown land. Seargeant Picard Inc. was convicted of building on Crown land without a permit and fined $26,000. Court heard that in 2007, Seargeant Picard Inc. was contracted to design and build a home and outbuildings on Shebandowan Lake, […]
Staff One of the two finalists in the Rainy River District Fastball League playoffs was to be decided last night (weather permitting) as two of the top squads in the 10-team loop were set to go head-to-head. Top-seeded Beef’s Warriors were slated to battle the third-ranked—and two-time defending champion—Sight & […]
Staff The Superior International Junior Hockey League has released its regular-season schedule for the 2011/12 campaign. Opening night for the seven-team SIJHL is slated for Friday, Sept. 16, when the Fort Frances Lakers open their season at the friendly confines of the Ice for Kids Arena at 7:30 p.m. against […]
Lucas Punkari For the drivers at the Emo Speedway, it doesn’t get any bigger than this weekend. On Friday and Saturday nights, all three divisions will be running wheel-to-wheel around the 3/8-mile oval as they compete for the Rea Memorial Trophy as part of the annual Rainy River Valley Agricultural […]
Zoey Duncan A constituency assistant to Howard Hampton has been tabbed to replace the longtime MPP as the NDP candidate for Kenora-Rainy River in the Oct. 6 provincial election. Sarah Campbell beat out Kenora workers’ rights lawyer Robert Sinding in a series of nomination meetings across the riding that culminated […]
Many hope report spurs action By Peggy Revell Staff writer The public is hoping a final report on the bi-national management of the region’s watersheds will spur action—and not simply collect dust on a shelf. “My concern is not with the task force and their findings, it’s timing,” said Chief […]
Lucas Punkari After spending the last couple of seasons taking the ice for the Thunder Bay Kings’ organization, Jordan Larson is looking forward to the chance to play for his local hockey team this season as he’ll be suiting up with the Fort Frances Lakers this winter. “I haven’t been […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances delegates will bring up local concerns with various ministers next week when they head to London for the annual conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Mayor Roy Avis, Coun. Paul Ryan, and CAO Mark McCaig will be at the conference from Aug. 21-24 which, […]
Zoey Duncan The Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope will lose a longtime volunteer from its board this year but Cecile Davidson is being honoured with an award for her two decades of service. She will receive the 2011 Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association’s 20 Years of Distinguished Service Recognition […]
Heather Latter District schools will be able to sustain “Rachel’s Challenge” beyond the initial presentations set for Sept. 28-30 thanks to additional contributions from local groups and organizations. Steve Latimer, youth justice co-ordinator with the United Native Friendship Centre here, originally was seeking funds to bring the presentation to the […]
Peggy Revell A green thumb, a keen eye, and lots of practice. That’s the best formula for creating flower arrangements like local gardener Astrid Sobkowicz. “It’s a form of bringing out your artistic ability if you have any,” she explained. Strictly self-taught, Sobkowicz often can be seen working busily alongside […]
