A joint meeting between delegates of the Concerned Citizens’ Committee (Kenora) and the Fort Frances Community Action Group was held in Kenora on April 20. Both groups discussed the lack of citizen involvement in local municipal decisions due to special interest politics, which exclude the democratic rights of community taxpayers. […]
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Northwestern Ontario once again celebrated excellence in patient care as cancer care providers from Dryden and Fort Frances were honoured with Human Touch Awards at Cancer Care Ontario’s annual general meeting in Toronto. The Human Touch Awards honour front-line cancer care professionals from across the province for providing exceptional and […]
Janice Beazley, acting chair of the North West LHIN, announced yesterday that Tom Sarvas has been appointed to the board of directors. Sarvas’ appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council was endorsed by the Health and Long-Term Care minister George Smitherman, and is effective as of April 2. Sarvas is […]
The holiday season is long over but the spirit of the season continues here, where Canadian Tire is helping families in need in the community. On Thursday afternoon, Canadian Tire owner Paul Sunstrum presented Capt. Angel Sandoval with $775 raised through the Canadian Tire Foundation for Families’ “Family Tree” program. […]
The Office of the Fire Marshal is advising Ontario residents to check with their local fire department, municipal office, or the Ministry of Natural Resources for any restrictions governing open air burning before starting campfires or burning brush. “It’s the time of year where people are opening up their cottages […]
MIRIAM LAURAIN BISSCHOP It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Laurain Bisschop (nee Gibson), who passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Lake of the Woods District Hospital with her family at her side. Laurain was a […]
Dear editor: During my absence from the area over the past two weeks, there has been a rumour circulating around town that I had resigned as chairman of the library and technology centre’s “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign. As well, there have been other rumours that I had resigned […]
