The Canadian PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–Despite a summer that saw Andrew Scheer lose a prominent member of the Conservative party, he tried to fire up his caucus yesterday by introducing its newest member. Scheer told the Conservative caucus he is proud to welcome former Liberal MP Leona Alleslev, who made the […]
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The Canadian Press FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask.–It was all good fortune when a frightened and bewildered black cat in Fort Qu’Appelle, Sask. was lowered from a tree in which it had spent more than three days in the cold without food or the prospect of immediate rescue. The cat was discovered […]
Tayah Singleton, her mom, Joanna Singleton, and grandmother, Pat Singleton, were among the family members walking Sunday in memory of their brother, son, and grandson, Thomas Chapais, who passed away two years ago after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 12.
Sam Odrowski The “Coats for Kids” campaign is returning for a fourth year here. Its purpose is to make sure no child is without a proper jacket during the winter months. “Our goal is to alleviate the pressure that families face during Christmas time,” said campaign volunteer Nathan Cousineau. The […]
Jamie Mountain Fort Frances council candidate John McTaggart talked about his campaign brochure with local resident Chris Lowe during a meet-and-greet event held Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Rainy Lake Square. The seven other council candidates–Michael Behan, Wendy Brunetta, Clinton Gray, Andrew Hallikas, Harold Huntley, Douglas Judson, and Rick […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board, in partnership with more than 40 service agencies across the district, conducted a count of homelessness over two weeks from April 5-18. This count was part of a province-wide effort to gain a better understanding of homelessness in communities across […]
Duane Hicks Diane Gibson of Gibson Design/Enchanted Events shared a few words of thanks after being presented with the Business Woman of the Year award by PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise rep Karen Lynn Evans. Gibson also did the décor for the evening’s classy, Oscars-like dinner and awards ceremony.
Duane Hicks There’s no doubt about it: Betty’s has made its mark over the years in the local business community. The Scott Street business was honoured with the inaugural presentation of the Test of Time Award last Wednesday night during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards at […]
Press Release The provincial government is taking steps to ensure Ontario’s roads are safe for everyone. Effective Sept. 1, there now are tougher penalties for careless driving and endangering pedestrians. Drivers convicted of careless driving causing bodily harm or death will face: •fines from $2,000-$50,000; •six demerit points; •a driver’s […]
Duane Hicks “Trunk or Treat” will be back for its fifth year, with organizers once again looking for locals to get into the “spirit” of the season by decorating vehicles. The annual event, organized by the “Project Safe Hallowe’en” committee, is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at […]
Dave Ogilvie Emma T. and her sister, Molly, from Crossroads School in Devlin, were on hand at the Emo and District Lions Club’s September meeting to tell members about her experience this summer at the Diabetes Canada Camp (D-Camp) in Kenora. Emma was sponsored by the club to attend the […]
Duane Hicks While the number of participants in this year’s Terry Fox Run may have been down, the Canadian icon’s legacy of hope lives on in their hearts. The 26th-annual fundraiser for cancer research here Sunday afternoon saw 45 dedicated women and men of all ages raise more than $3,000. […]
