Press Release Calling all jumpers! Are you ready for the “Polar Plunge?” The Voyageur Lions are reminding jumpers to get their pledges counted and their costumes ready. This year there is a challenge between the Emo and District Lions and the Voyageur Lions. Emo has two jumpers (Kent Ogden and […]
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Press Release A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when you stay in one position for too long without shifting your weight. This often happens if you use a wheelchair or are bedridden—even for a short period of time (for example, after surgery or an injury). […]
Press Release Earlier this year, the Ontario government implemented a permanent Northern Ontario Energy Credit to help eligible low- to middle-income northerners with their household costs, as part of the “Open Ontario” plan. The credit provides up to $130 for a single person and up to $200 per family. This […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) has investigated a number of drug-related incidents throughout Rainy River District during 2010. The OPP is pleased to provide the public with an overview of the statistical results from those investigations. Officers hope the information will bring awareness to our […]
Press Release The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is expanding its successful “Aging at Home Strategy” to provide additional supportive housing in Kenora and Dryden, and to fund a new supportive housing initiative in Rainy River. More Kenora, Dryden, and Rainy River seniors now will have access to […]
Press Release Ontario is helping more consumers protect themselves with the release of the 2011 Smart Consumer Calendar. The calendar features different consumer protection themes and tips each month. Topics include what consumers need to know about buying or selling a home, dealing with telemarketers, switching energy suppliers, changes to […]
Bob Tkachuk The 2010 edition of the men’s annual Boxing Day squash tournament will go down as the most talent-laden in the 20-year history of the one-day event. The two pools could not have been more exciting, with both winners storming back from 2-0 deficits to win 3-2 over their […]
Press Release The provincial government is helping Ontario families with the cost of activities that keep their kids healthy and active. Through the new, permanent Children’s Activity Tax Credit, parents can claim up to $500 in eligible expenses and get a refundable tax credit of up to $50 for each […]
Dave Ogilvie Only a few days remain until the 2011 “Polar Plunge” in Fort Frances. The Emo and District Lions Club and the Voyageur Lions will have jumpers who are braving the elements in order to raise funds for local projects. The Emo & District Lions are firmly behind the […]
the MNR A Northern Ontario man has been fined a total of $1,000 for catching and keeping too many brook trout and providing misleading information to a conservation officer. Michel Begin of Marathon was fined $750 for unlawfully possessing fish that did not comply with the sport-fishing size limit and […]
Duane Hicks After seeing a smaller number of patrons last year due to a snowstorm, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau’s 23rd-annual community Christmas dinner on Saturday was a beehive of activity. Lead organizer Karen Mitchell said yesterday that 320 people attended the dinner, which ran from noon-2 p.m. at Knox […]
Duane Hicks Plenty of people make New Year’s resolutions to get fit and lose weight, but how many of them follow through? Here’s their chance. Starting Jan. 11, a new free exercise and healthy lifestyle program for all fitness levels will be offered every Tuesday for 12 weeks. The program […]
