Press Release When your job is to share information with as many people as possible, that sometimes can be a daunting task. But for Amy Saunders, it was a job she’d been trained for since graduating high school. The newest member of Community Living Fort Frances and District since mid-February, […]
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Press Release Local MP John Rafferty used his member’s statement in the House of Commons to slam the Conservative government’s budget leaks and warn that the RCMP may be called in to investigate the practice. “Mr. Speaker, the contents of the federal budget are secret for good reason–because knowing where […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers are back into their best-of-seven semi-final series with the Dryden Ice Dogs after earning a 3-2 road win in Game 3 last night. All the scoring came in the first period, with Cody Hasbargen, Henry Gutierrez, and Byron Katapaytuk tallying for the Lakers. Luke Kasteel […]
Press Release What are the objectives of the “Seniors and Law Enforcement Together” (S.A.L.T.) group? The following gives a brief summary: •to provide community-based programs designed to help services meet the needs of seniors; •to mobilize seniors within their communities to take a proactive approach to helping other seniors; •to […]
the NDP Local MPP Howard Hampton says the McGuinty Liberals’ decision to scrap the “Grow Bonds” program they created is proof they have no plan to help families in Northern Ontario. In 2003, the McGuinty Liberals said grow bonds would help the north. “We will support the Grow Bonds North […]
Effective May 1, Bearskin Airlines will introduce a new aircraft type to its route network within Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. A Saab 340 aircraft operated by Calm Air of Thompson, Man. in Bearskin Airlines livery will provide service between Winnipeg, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, and Thunder Bay. The 34-seat Saab […]
Dave Ogilvie Consider hiring a student this summer. You can tap into a source of motivated, talented, and energetic young people who are ready and willing to work while, at the same time, provide your business with extra help to get the job done. The provincial government is investing in […]
Press Release On April 13, students and staff at a number of Rainy River District School Board schools and the Education Centre will be wearing pink to stand up together against bullying in all of its forms. According to statistics, most students in Canada have been bullied at one time […]
the NDP On Monday in the legislature, Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas asked the attorney general why he has allowed aboriginals to be excluded from jury rolls in Northern Ontario. The question came on the heels of another dismissal of a pool of jurors in Thunder Bay due to lack […]
Staff While still several weeks away, appointments have been a little slow for the upcoming spring blood donor clinic here. As such, the Canadian Blood Services is encouraging people to make an appointment today. The two-day clinic will run Tuesday, April 12 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and again on Wednesday, April […]
Dave Ogilvie Whether you are Irish or not, this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were well-attended across the district. In the central area alone, suppers, teas, and dances lasted for a full three days. The festivities in Emo began with a fantastic beef dinner at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church last […]
the MNR A Fort Frances resident has been fined $1,200 for charges related to illegal deer hunting. James Carlson was convicted under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and fined $1,200 for failing to immediately attach a game seal to a harvested animal. Court heard that on Oct. 30, Ministry […]
