Duane Hicks The Ge-Da-Gi-Binez Youth Centre has a nurse’s office, as seen here, as well as an infirmary.
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We are a wasteful lot and tend to recycle less—at least according to recent data from Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO). The average Fort Frances resident generated 419 kg of waste in 2007, well above the provincial average of 385 kg, which left the town ranked 146th out of 206 municipalities. […]
Last Friday evening, my husband and I had a very interesting conversation about our early childhood memories. We mentioned whatever came to mind and then elaborated on the most important memories. Without question, Howard’s most important memory was the day the whole community gathered to raise the roof on the […]
Duane Hicks In addition to offering traditional teachings, aboriginal history, and cultural ceremonies for those in custody, the new facility has two classrooms where youths will continue their education, as well as take anger management and life skills programs.
Duane Hicks The Spirit Rock Drummers performed a traditional song shortly after the ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday at the Ge-Da-Gi-Binez Youth Centre here.
Duane Hicks First and foremost a secure custody facility, resident rooms at the Ge-Da-Gi-Binez Youth Centre are modest, consisting of a bed and a simple desk and chair. Bathroom facilities are across the hall from the rooms. Males and females will live in separate areas.
The Harper Conservatives are using the current economic crisis as an excuse to reshape the CBC in ways that were unthinkable just a few short weeks ago. They are using the current crisis as an excuse to starve our national broadcaster and reduce its ability to provide us with local […]
Duane Hicks The architectural design of the new facility reflects aboriginal themes—prevalent in rooms such as this one which is a ceremonial space for the youths to practise aboriginal traditions.
Duane Hicks In anticipation of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), the Fort Frances Salvation Army held a volunteer appreciation dinner on Friday at the former St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. After several dozen volunteers enjoyed a Chinese food buffet dinner, the evening’s program—featuring local Capts. Angel and Marlene Sandoval, as well […]
Peggy Revell Chelsea and Victoria Beyak took a big leap while playing Nintendo Wii games last Wednesday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library in conjunction with March Break activities there. The library now has Wii games in its collection for residents to borrow.
Peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont., Robert Christiansen of Fort Frances passed away at the age of 82. Robert was born Sept. 27, 1926 in Fort Frances to the late John and Anna (Olson). He was united in marriage to Irene Reich […]
Keith Gordon Sutherland passed away March 3, 2009 at the age of 87 following a precipitous decline in the last months of an otherwise vital and healthy life. He was a gentle, kind, generous, and strong man with a delightful, inquisitive spirit and his passing is mourned by those privileged […]
