Property owners in all classes will see a small tax increase this year after town council votes on the 2007 budget at a meeting slated for April 23. At a budget meeting Monday, council received a report from treasurer Laurie Witherspoon noting that in order to balance the 2007 operating […]
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It’s that time of year again for Rainy River District residents to give the “gift of life” as Canadian Blood Services is holding its annual spring donor clinic April 25-26 at Fort Frances High School. Interested donors can make an appointment prior to the two-day clinic by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283) […]
FORT FRANCES—More than 70 district property owners, producers, and municipal representatives gathered in Stratton on Monday night, following a forage insurance meeting, to learn about the Clean Water Act. The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association brought in Chris Attema, a water quality specialist for the provincial association, who is responsible for […]
POLLARD–Born to James and Allison, nee Pentney, of Emo, Ont., a girl, Madeline Gene, weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. on March 25, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
MAKI–Born to Michael Hanninen and Katriina Maki, a boy, Noah Jakkob Samuel, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. on March 26, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
SMITH-DEBUNGEE–Born to Leanne Smith and Wade Debungee, of Northwest Bay First Nations, Ont., a girl, Jessica Jacqueline, weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. on March 27, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
TYRVAINEN–Born to Thea Tyrvainen and Jethro Grante, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Gage Grante Reijo, weighing 7 lbs, on March 29, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
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The recent posting on the website, YouTube, of a video clip highlighting some neglected areas in Thunder Bay was shocking to see. As you know, I am a strong advocate for Northwestern Ontario. I always stand up for the best interests of our communities and emphasize the positive rather than […]
If there’s one thing in life that I’m completely hopeless at, it’s science. The lowlight of my storied scientific career came in Grade 10 when my high school teacher, whose name completely escapes me at the moment, agreed to pass me provided I never took a science class again. Since […]
My youngest son is headed off on his big adventure. He’s completed his degree at university but, not ready to begin work, has chosen to travel. In many ways, he is following the route his older brother took. However, there is a marked difference. While his older brother managed to […]
IVAN JEWETT It is with great sadness that the family of Ivan Jewett announces his passing at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the age of 90, with his family by his side. Born June 6, 1916 in North Branch, Ont. to George and Mary Jewett, Ivan […]
Wilbert Bolen 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ont. with his family by his side. Wilbert was born Jan. 13, 1913 in Chapple Township, Ont. to the late William and Margaret (nee Lougheed) Bolen. He was raised on the […]
