Whew! Frankly, no word better sums up reaction to yesterday’s vote by members of the four local mill unions to accept a deal with Abitibi-Consolidated that offers the company long-term labour stability in return for a pledge to build a new bio-mass (hog fuel) boiler here. Given all the mill […]
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Dear editor: Re Harry Vandetti’s column from a few weeks ago about the old-style grocery stores and butcher shops of his youth. We are so very fortunate to still have one that has been here for many, many years. The butcher, I’m sure, would be pleased to slice you a […]
Dear editor: Firstly, we would like to thank all of our faithful supporters (individuals, businesses, and service clubs) for all your generous support this past Christmas season. By donating to us this year, you have made many families enjoy their holidays. Secondly, all the donations provided from you were used […]
FORT FRANCES—Several mining companies working throughout Rainy River District continually have been discovering positive results, making those in the industry enthusiastic about the possibilities here down the road. Rainy River Resources Ltd., a Vancouver-based company exploring in an area near Blackhawk, has announced discovering new zones that had some extremely […]
FORT FRANCES—Union workers at the local Abitibi-Consolidated mill on Tuesday voted in favour of an agreement to give the company some long-term labour stability in exchange for a guarantee it would build and operate a new bio-mass boiler here. “All four locals ratified the contract extension. The company’s already ratified […]
Dear editor: Good day, I am writing this to you at 3 a.m. on Friday morning after being awaken ever so gently (being sarcastic) for the fifth time in a row, and countless other nights, as well, thanks to our wonderfully considerate truck drivers (wood haul to be exact). These […]
FORT FRANCES—A 10-year capital project in the Rainy River District School Board’s schools will be funded through a combination of provincial grants and a transfer from reserves, the board decided Tuesday night. The board had agreed to the $2.6-million Energy Retrofit and Renewal Program in conjunction with Honeywell Inc. last […]
FORT FRANCES—The Rainy River District School board has developed an assessment for screening senior kindergarten students, and currently is running a pilot project to introduce a similar assessment for junior kindergarten children. “What’s unique about the whole program is that it’s not just an assessment,” Ann Anderson, the board’s speech […]
The deadline for clubs, organizations, and associations to nominate their members for the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards is this coming Monday (Jan. 15). And Emo Chamber of Commerce president Colleen Vennechenko has hopes many of her community’s volunteers will be nominated and recognized for all their hard work and dedication. […]
In Ontario, pesticides are classified into six schedules. The Ministry of the Environment (MoE) takes a careful look at every pesticide before it is sold in Ontario. The MoE then puts each product into one of the six schedules, depending on how dangerous the product is. For more information about […]
After a disappointing turnout of just 19 parents at last year’s Family Literacy Celebration at Donald Young School in Emo, organizers have made some changes in hopes of boosting attendance. Hosted by the Rainy River District School Board, similar events also were held in Fort Frances and Rainy River to […]
Carol Inkster has raised many kinds of animals on her farm over the years, but it’s her llamas and llama/alpacas she calls the “easiest animals” to bring up. “They are the easiest animals I’ve ever raised and for many reasons,” she remarked Monday, noting they are tolerant of most temperatures, […]
