Domino’s Pizza of Canada is expanding its number of restaurants—and is interested in seeing a franchise open here. “We are adding units across Canada as a part of our new growth strategy,” Paul Monger, director of Franchise Development & Real Estate for Domino’s Pizza of Canada Ltd., wrote yesterday in […]
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The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board on Thursday night approved an updated “Best Start” plan and will continue to move forward on implementing the program. Kim Gardiman, the DSSAB’s children’s services manager, presented the “Best Start” Child Care Service Plan 2005-07 to the board at its regular monthly […]
Randy Thoms of Shaw Cable, right, presented Denise Audette, executive director of the Volunteer Bureau, with $1,000 in gift certificates for Safeway Canada yesterday for the annual community Christmas supper. The money was donated by the Fort Frances Community Television board. Audette said she was thrilled with the gift, and […]
Grade 9 students Matt Mutz, left, Cody Caul, and Micha Gerber checked out the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) computer software used by the the Ministry of Natural Resources yesterday during the GIS Day demonstrations at Fort Frances High School. –Heather Ogilvie photo
With a mix of rain, snow, and low temperatures resulting in a slippery surface on district roads this week, motorists should take heed—you can’t keep driving like it’s summertime. “They should be adhering to the rules of the road as always, but slow down their travel. Adjust their driving accordingly […]
Students and staff at Fort Frances High School, as well as the general public, had a chance to learn about Geographic Information Systems on Wednesday as six district organizations sponsored booths for the worldwide celebration of GIS Day. “The purpose was to get people to know what GIS is and […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board yesterday announced the appointment of Mary-Catherine Kelly to the position of director of education, effective Jan. 1, 2006. Kelly comes from the Durham Catholic District School Board, where she currently is the superintendent of education over a family of elementary and secondary schools. Her […]
The 22nd-annual Central Canadian Taekwondo championship wrapped up Nov. 5 at the University of Manitoba. Competitors from Fort Frances and district contended against fellow fighters from Ontario and Manitoba for gold, silver, and bronze medals in the form (belt) and sparring categories. Fort Frances resident Sarah Degagne took home a […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff is frustrated with the games that continually are being played by the Opposition regarding the upcoming election. “The prime minister has made it very clear that he will call an election within 30 days of the release of the final Gomery report,” said Boshcoff. […]
The story you are about to read is true, though the name has been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. Valerie, a 43-year-old woman from Fort Frances, agreed to be interviewed for the purpose of sharing her story of life with schizoaffective disorder. Val grew up in Fort […]
The Ontario government is furthering its commitment to clean, renewable energy sources by encouraging the development of water power projects on Crown land, Natural Resources minister David Ramsay announced Thursday. “Making Crown land available for water power projects contributes to the government’s target of generating five percent of Ontario’s total […]
On Nov. 14, 1975, Northern Community Development Services was incorporated by the Province of Ontario. A group consisting of local social workers, teachers, child care workers, a public heath nurse, a clergyman, and a Roman Catholic priest created the not-for-profit corporation. The corporation started a group home for the residential […]
