A headline in Friday’s Chronicle Journal read “Economy relies on people.” It could have read “It’s the population, stupid.” Our biggest challenge across Rainy River District, and all of Northwestern Ontario for that matter, is attracting immigrants to take up jobs in our communities. Somehow, we need to develop policies […]
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Sam Odrowski Geoff Gillon, executive director of the Rainy River Future Development Corp., thanked FedNor for its investment of $2.25 million into the RRFDC following local MP Don Rusnak’s announcement at Curvy Chick here on Thursday afternoon. Gillon spoke of how the investment will allow the RRFDC to remain viable […]
Press Release The provincial government is helping 107 municipalities across the province expand or improve their public transit systems with Ontario’s gas tax program. Multiple municipalities in the Kenora-Rainy River riding, including Fort Frances, will receive funding after Monday’s announcement. “Public transportation is a vital part of our northern infrastructure,” […]
Sam Odrowski Grade 8 students Ethan Barker, left, Brennan Taschuk, and Garrett Paull participated in an exercise Monday morning related to employer expectations while Bridget McGinnis, the communications and outreach co-ordinator for the Northern Community Development Services (NCDS), was visiting the class. The lesson was part of the “Career Planning […]
Submitted Rainy River Mayor Deb Ewald, left, and Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, got ready to raise the Alzheimer Society flag on Thursday to mark January as “Alzheimer Awareness Month” in the Town of Rainy River. Missing from the photo is Marlene […]
Sam Odrowski Seven Generations Education Institute CEO Brent Tookenay, left, took local MP Don Rusnak on a tour of the new facility currently still under construction last Thursday. Tookenay showed him the inside of the building and discussed the plans for the new school moving forward. Tookenay said its doors […]
Duane Hicks As town council and administration get ready to begin their bi-weekly budget meetings next Monday, it’s already looks like there will be some challenges ahead. Council received the preliminary 2019 operating and capital budgets at its regular meeting Monday night, with the former indicating a $813,872 shortfall. In […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The next Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be held this Saturday (Jan. 19) at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. Dr. Phil Whatley will be the guest speaker. Come for a delicious breakfast while enjoying some fellowship with old and new friends. The food is always fantastic, the […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Homeless Committee, comprised of front-line service providers of non-profit agencies spanning social services, education, legal, and health-care sectors, has been working diligently over the past 12 months in efforts to get an “Out of the Cold” pop-up shelter opened in Fort Frances. Unfortunately, this shelter […]
Sam Odrowski The Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services recently saw a change in leadership with the hiring of a new CEO. “I’m very honoured and excited about the opportunity,” enthused Kayla Caul-Chartier, who officially stepped into the role last Monday. Caul-Chartier first started at FFTAHS about three years ago […]
Submitted Janelle (last name not provided) was among the group of local teens who played the popular role-playing game, “Dungeons & Dragons,” last Wednesday evening during “Nerd Night” in the Shaw Community Hub at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. “Nerd Night” runs each Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. January […]
Press Release Ontario saw a net increase of 17,600 jobs when Statistics Canada announced December job numbers on Friday morning. “Our government is creating an environment where businesses can thrive, grow, and create good jobs–and where the people of Ontario can build their careers and support their families,” said Economic […]
