Elisabeth Heslop Auctioneer Telford Advent kept the sales rolling during the annual police auction held Saturday morning in the parking lot behind the local OPP detachment. About 60 bicycles were sold.
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Elisabeth Heslop Kassidy Hawk, six, protected her burger from the wind during an open house and barbecue hosted by the local Victim Services Program on Friday. The free lunch was intended to let people know about the service, said new executive director Peggy Loyie.
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Girl Guides of Canada is introducing a “Love Yourself Challenge” badge, which can be earned by girls aged five-8 who complete three tasks that promote self-esteem and a positive body image. “The whole idea is take away the negative body images and turn them into positives,” said […]
Staff Local public elementary teachers and elementary occasional teachers have voted to accept a tentative agreement with the Rainy River District School Board The teachers ratified the four-year collective agreement Wednesday evening, and it ”passed by an overwhelming majority,” noted Sharon Preston, president of the local chapter of the Elementary […]
Duane Hicks Rainy River District will see a new OPP detachment commander later this month when S/Sgt. John Kendrick takes over the job left vacant by Insp. Dave Lucas, who relocated to Kenora back in January. S/Sgt. Kendrick, who presently is the OPP’s regional traffic manager in Thunder Bay but […]
Press Release As the weather heats up and more people are out enjoying the warmth of the spring season, the OPP and Insurance Bureau of Canada are teaming up to remind vehicle owners to “Lock It or Lose It.” “A professional can steal your vehicle in just 30 seconds–without the […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce passed a bylaw at its general membership meeting here Tuesday to broaden the scope of appointed representatives to its board. Chamber manager Dawn Booth said that up until now, the board has had appointees from the Town of Fort Frances, AbitibiBowater, Rainy […]
Riverside From Riverside We need your help to ensure patient safety. Do not visit at any of our facilities—Emo Health Centre, Rainy River Health Centre, La Verendrye Hospital, or Rainycrest Long-Term Care—if you are experiencing cough, fever, or diarrhea. Other precautionary measures to reduce the spread of these symptoms include […]
Peggy Revell Kyle and Jamie DeGagné, from the Window and Door Store, moved a large window into place this morning during set-up for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual home and leisure show at the Memorial Sports Centre. The show runs today from 4-9 p.m. and again tomorrow from […]
Duane Hicks Irene Laing, left, looked on as fellow Kiwanian Dr. Robert Lidkea drew the winner for the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw for May this morning at International Travel Services. Tara Morrison of Fort Frances will be embarking on a 10-day “Glimpse of Europe Tour,” valued at $6,500. […]
