Staff Demolition of the old Fort Frances High School continues at an increasing pace—with more and more of the structure being torn down and hauled away each day. Part of a wall was being pushed over this morning and at this rate, this section could be down by the end […]
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Peggy Revell Teresa Hazel, left, the outgoing director for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care, and La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary president Noreen Robertson proudly showed off the letter of intent the auxiliary originally wrote 10 years ago pledging to donate $500,000 for the “Care Close to Home” campaign.
Peggy Revell Rainy River District EMS supervisors Ed Carlson, left, and Trevor Johnson accepted the donations of new stuffed moose toys from Bell Aliant regional manager Doug Caul and John McEvoy, which will be handed out to any child having to take a ride in an ambulance. The moose makes […]
Courtesy of Chris Marchand – Dryden Observer Lakers’ defenceman Connor Hady battled it out with a Dryden Ice Dogs’ forward in last Tuesday night’s 5-2 win there. Hady notched a pair of assists for the Lakers, who wrapped up the week with a 7-3 loss to Fort William in Thunder […]
The La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary deserves a hearty round of applause for fulfilling its $500,000 pledge to the local “Care Close to Home” fundraising campaign. It took five years longer than initially planned but that fact this goal was achieved at all—given the tough economic climate of late, a […]
Driving along smooth, quiet black pavement without any lines painted, my mind wandered to thinking about the rougher stretches of highway that I had left—and probably would rejoin within 20 km. The softness of the ride, and the quietness of the road, I think is something everyone who drives appreciates. […]
David M. Bourgeault Dear Mike: The headline for my letter does not fully explain my feelings regarding the recent decision by our mayor and council to give themselves a raise. In my humble opinion, the timing was not right for an increase in the monies paid to local elected officials. […]
Christa Little Oct. 17-23 is Canadian Foster Family Week, which is dedicated to honouring the foster families here in Rainy River District. Foster families are essential to the work that takes place at Family & Children’s Services, and without the constant care and commitment these families provide, we would not […]
Jackie McCormick Dear editor: As a concerned parent and community member opposed to the Rainy River District School Board’s transportation policy, I am writing this letter to bring the issues of the unfair bus policy to the attention of all residents of Rainy River District and to ask for their […]
Chris Mounk Dear editor: For many children and parents living here in Fort Frances, minor hockey has started another season. On average, it costs roughly $360 per child to play a season. And if you have two or more playing, the rate does drop for each additional registration. With more […]
Janet Dorothy David, 68 of International Falls, Mn., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010. She was born July 3, 1942 at Fort Alexander, Man. She was employed as a waitress for more than 30 years. She enjoyed camping, and spending time with her family and […]
