High school teachers will be in for hard times come fall, the president of the local Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation warned after the provincial government passed the controversial Bill 74 last week. “I really fear for the future,” said Andrew Hallikas. With teacher workloads being increased from six classes […]
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The Rainy River District School Board marked a first in its history Saturday by bringing together all its staff, including the various unions, for an employee appreciation dinner at the Red Dog Inn. “With an organization that has such a rich history, it’s important to recognize its members every chance […]
Tolls for local commuters crossing the international bridge here will go up five percent effective Oct. 1, the International Bridge and Terminal Company and M.D.&W. Railway announced today. But another hike is likely down the road if a new Canada customs facility is built here, the companies said. “If that […]
After almost a year in the making, provincial changes to the Child and Family Services Act will see FACS here adapting to some significant changes for the betterment of child care, supervisor Stuart McIvor said Tuesday. “The new legislation marks a philosophical shift in how child protection is to be […]
The debate is on as to whether building a new Canada Customs facility here now would affect the possibility of constructing a new bridge down the road. During a presentation last Wednesday by Richard Pell, manager of Strategic Management for the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, town council asked for […]
Half-a-century after missing her grade 12 exams, 65-year-old Jacqueline Garriock was back, taking part in the Fort High graduation ceremony inside the new arena of the Memorial Sports Centre last Thursday night. “I turned 65 in May and I graduated high school in June,” said Garriock. “It’s something I’ve always […]
It was a time to reminisce last Thursday night as the Class of 2000 graduated from Fort Frances High School. “It was only four short years ago, or five long years for some of us, that we entered high school,” said OAC graduate Tyler Bell as he began his valedictory […]
Canada Day and Fourth of July celebrations are fast approaching, and one of the main attractions each year is to watch the public fireworks display. It is important to attend only public displays, where trained people operate the fireworks properly. Why? Fireworks are pretty to look at but are extremely […]
I love the beginning of a new year, and one of the things I always do in advance of Jan. 1 is set up my calendar for the next 12 months. That means transferring all the important upcoming dates and events, including the birthdays of people I’ve known over the […]
By Linda Weins
Quetico Centre
Quetico Centre
Each year, the Trends Research Institute in Rhinebeck, N.Y. picks the 10 areas out of 300 in which it sees the biggest global changes in social, economic, and political structures. This year they are: I explored most of them in previous columns. Here are the rest. The Trends Research Institute […]
The gourds are a fairly large family of plants which are all trailing vines with broad leaves. Some of them climb but most of them just trail along the ground. In proper conditions, they are very rapid growers. The squash vines will take over your garden if you don’t watch […]
Edward William Wilkins, 93, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. He was born Feb. 6, 1907 in Maidstone, County of Kent, England to the late Edward and Jane Wilkins. Mr. […]
