Sam Odrowski Tanis Fretter of the Best Start Network spoke at the “Community Change” workshop held Friday at the Copper River Inn. She spoke about the Best Start Network and opportunities to improve the community for children and their families.
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I am very excited to take part in this year’s election for public school board trustee. Leadership in education is vitally important for young people–they are our future. I retired a number of years ago from a rewarding career in health care but continue to have the time, energy, and […]
Sam Odrowski Knowing how to identify and respond to thoughts, feelings, and emotions as they relate to a person’s mental health is important for their overall well-being. To promote positive mental health, St. Francis School hosted a Mental Wellness Day on Thursday, with the help of the Northwestern Health Unit, […]
Sam Odrowski Canada’s values, freedoms, safety, and equality make it an appealing place to live for those who reside in less-democratic parts of the world. With Oct. 8-14 being Citizenship Week in Canada, much of what makes our country great was highlighted by those who have immigrated here. A Grade […]
Press Release Keeping our communities safe and reducing violent crime is a priority for the federal government. This is why, in his mandate letter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked Bill Blair, the minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, to lead an examination of a ban on handguns and […]
Sam Odrowski Ashlee Grimard, left, Shannon King, and Michelle Strachan attended the Best Start Network’s “Community Change” event held Friday at the Copper River Inn. Those who attended brainstormed about how to improve the health and well-being of children and families in the community. A strategy now is being formed […]
Sam Odrowski Most people recognize that children are the future and their well-being is an important part of a healthy community. There are many great resources for children in the area but more work needs to be done to help kids succeed, said Tanis Fretter, chair of the Rainy River […]
After being asked by several people and much consideration, I entered the race for the position of reeve in the Township of La Vallee. My wife, Denise, and I both have lived here all of our lives. Community is very important to us and it would be an honour for […]
of June Caul About 60 people still were braving the elements along the 200 block of Scott Street by 4 a.m. on Saturday to raise awareness on the issue as well as raise more than $16,000 towards establishing a pop-up shelter at a local church.
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Public Library CEO Caroline Goulding is hoping her office once again will be filled with donated Hallowe’en treats piled high for this year’s “Trunk or Treat.” It looks like the candy drive already is off to a great start!
My name is Gary Judson and I am running on Oct. 22 to be the reeve of the Township of Chapple. I have been a councillor in municipal government for 20 years and I enjoy being involved in the community events. I have been in business in Chapple for 33 […]
If elected, it would be an honour to sit on the school board of trustees representing the community(s) in Rainy River District. My wife and I have four children, with our oldest in the current public school system. As a father to a student, I hope to bring a practical […]
