Nicholas Donaldson A press release from the Emo Child Care Centre, published in the June 7 edition of the Fort Frances Times, surprised the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board with its message. The release stated the organization recently had been approved by the Ministry of Education to operate […]
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Duane Hicks Riverside staffers Michelle McFayden, left, and Tracy Cryderman took a break from the X-ray department to grab a cool treat outside the hospital last Thursday afternoon during the annual “Strawberry Social” hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary. Auxiliary member Dianne Taggart, below left, offered Dan McCormick a […]
Duane Hicks Madeleine Bottomley treated her tastebuds to a refreshing serving of ice cream, strawberries, and shortcake last Thursday afternoon during the annual “Strawberry Social” outside La Verendrye Hospital. Hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, the fundraiser also included baking, books, plants, and a white elephant table, along with […]
An article in last Wednesday’s Times, headlined “‘Relay for Life’ taking shape,” contained an incorrect telephone number for organizer Monica Sus. In fact, the correct number is 271-0923. The Times regrets any inconvenience or confusion this error caused.
Nicholas Donaldson The Northwest District Catholic School Board formally approved Brendan Hyatt as its new director of education at its regular monthly meeting Saturday–a fitting decision considering his longtime history with the board. Hyatt, the current superintendent of education for the board, officially begins his new role on Sept. 1. […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board will receive $5.17 million from the Ministry of Education’s Capital Priorities program to consolidate Rainy River High School and Riverview Public School within a renovated Rainy River High School. The ministry also approved the board’s contribution of $4.9 million for the project. […]
Nicholas Donaldson To celebrate the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s 20th anniversary in 2017, a poster contest was issued to local classrooms earlier this spring. Now a book has been created using the winning posters, and other notable entries, to be displayed at the four health-care facilities in the district. […]
JoAnne Ellen Kivimaki passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Monday, June 19, 2017. She was born on Oct. 14, 1953 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Eviend and Connie Haugo. She received her education in Fort Frances. She and Larry met in July, 1969 and were united […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Jeannie Fiset announces her unexpected passing on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Thunder Bay, Ont. She was born on March 21, 1952 in Fort William, Ont. to Waino and Margret (nee DeCourt) Hamalainen. Jeannie grew up in Pigeon River, Ont., moving […]
Art Carpenter, 67, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, surrounded by his family, after a long, brave battle with cancer. Born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Nov. 23, 1949 to Richard and Elizabeth Carpenter, Art was the youngest of six children. He grew up in the north end of town […]
Dorothy Cargill passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Prayer services will be held Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 7 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 23, 2017 at 11 a.m. at […]
It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Evans, 72, at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital in British Columbia. Ann was born in Worcester, England in 1944. In 1963, Ann graduated from Regina’s Teachers’ College, where she also met and married the love of her life, […]
