Duane Hicks NCDS is asking town council for its support for it to remain a provincially-funded agency that manages and delivers Employment Ontario programs here in Rainy River District. The Northern Partners committee, consisting of more than 30 Employment Ontario agencies in the north, came together over a mutual concern […]
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Submitted Myra Mainville, left, got tips from Jane Trivers during the second session of a two-part capote (blanket coat) making workshop this past Saturday at the Seven Generations Education Institute (Nanicost building). The workshop was led by Trivers and Caren Fagerdahl, and was the third in a local series of […]
Submitted Marlene McNally, left, and Pam Pearson enjoyed a tasty meal of roast beef during the annual Linda Johnston Memorial Dinner at the Rainy River Legion. McNally has organized the penny table for many years but was unable to do so this year because of an injury. She “escaped” from […]
Staff Mayor and council unanimously passed an amended version of a resolution at its regular meeting Monday night and now has issued it to Resolute Forest Products, Premier Doug Ford, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, provincial Opposition leaders and critics of natural resources, and all Rainy River District municipal and […]
Submitted Grade 3 students Sarah Fedorak, left, Ava Smith, Paisley Riches, and Logan Neurinski got into the spirit of the ’80s last Wednesday at Robert Moore School. Students of all ages went retro for the school’s latest Spirit Day.
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Many, many people (of all ages) are saddened by the sudden passing of Russ MacDonald. Although only 35 years old, he had touched lives and was respected by many. There was no doubt he gave it his all as a father, son, and brother. As I listened […]
Duane Hicks Water and sewer bills will be a little higher here this year. Town council approved an across-the-board 3.8 percent increase to 2019 water and sewer rates at its regular meeting Monday night. Coun. Michael Behan, who is vice-chair of the Operations and Facilities executive committee, said the committee […]
Duane Hicks Coming into compliance with provincial Bill 68, Fort Frances council now has a Code of Conduct. During Monday night’s regular meeting, town clerk Lisa Slomke explained the code is “intended to demonstrate a commitment to the public that members of council, [and] local boards and committees of council, […]
Sam Odrowski The 37th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival is returning early next month for a weekend of fun activities for the entire family. “We’ve got lots of different events that go on throughout the three days,” said Pam Edwards, chair of the Nestor Falls Recreation Committee. “It’s a lot of […]
Duane Hicks No matter how you look at it, the town’s investment in the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is reaping huge rewards. That’s the gist of a new report, entitled “The Value of Your Library–Social and Economic Return on Your Investment,” which library CEO Caroline Goulding presented to […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre is looking for submissions of original artwork reflecting the theme of climate change. From April to June, the museum’s exhibit will be “Taking Back Our Natural World” and curator Sherry George wants this artwork to a part of it. George said […]
From the OPP
Due to a high volume of snow, and changes in the temperature in Fort Frances and surrounding areas, there is a significant amount of slush and high snow drifts on Rainy Lake. The OPP is advising the public to plan ahead when it comes to recreational snowmobiling. In the past […]
