Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The St. Patrick’s C.W.L. in Emo will host its annual tea and bake sale this Saturday (May 12) from 1-3 p.m. Admission is $3 at the door. — A reminder that Scott Woods will be performing at the Emo Legion tonight (May 9). He is a very […]
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Sam Odrowski Weechi-it-te-win Family Services here is introducing a new program to provide trauma informed, culturally safe, developmental and rehabilitative support services to the district’s 10 First Nation communities. The organization is in the midst of opening an office to support the new program, located upstairs at the Nexus Credit […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy Lake Square will receive its own grand-opening next week, with more events to follow throughout the summer months. The celebration for the square, completed this past fall, is planned for next Thursday (May 17). “May 17 is a big, fun, and exciting day at the Rainy […]
Sam Odrowski Fort Frances Legion Br. #29 president Ray Watson (above) spoke about remembrance at the annual “Veterans’ Night” held there Saturday before a moment of silence was observed for those who have passed away. Meanwhile, below, local Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary members Dianne Taggart, left, and Carol Alton enjoyed the […]
Duane Hicks Election clerk Gord McCabe, left, and returning officer Ian Simpson checked out the map of the Kenora-Rainy River riding at the newly-opened Elections Ontario returning office here. It is located in the old public library at the corner of Church Street and Victoria Avenue.
Sam Odrowski Celebrating May as “Community Living Month” helps raise awareness for an organization that sometimes is overlooked. “It’s an opportunity to put us at the forefront,” said Kim LePine, manager of community support services for Community Living Fort Frances. The work Community Living does to assist and improve the […]
Press Release The public is invited to Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ children’s wellness barbecue this Friday (May 11). There will be a free lunch of hamburgers, hotdogs, and cake from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 601 Victoria Ave. Educational and prevention information also will be available on site. Please stop by to […]
Press Release At Riverside Health Care, we are dedicated to the residents and families of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home. We are committed to providing excellent quality care in a safe and healthy environment, with the well-being of our residents a continued focus and priority. On Feb. 15, the Ministry of […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Participants at the Northwest LHIN’s consultation session here Thursday evening jotted down their ideas of what is most important to them when asked how health care can improve in the region. Later, these ideas were grouped into bigger categories to be voted on to find the top three […]
Sam Odrowski Cathie Sinninghe showed off some of her artwork that’s on display at “From the Grind Up” on Scott Street over the next few weeks.
Sam Odrowski Firefly, a children’s health and family wellness organization, currently is looking for more board members in the Fort Frances area. Those passionate about children and their well-being, who feel they would be an asset to Firefly’s board of directors, are being asked to apply. “Our board members have […]
Press Release May is Celiac Awareness Month and the Canadian Celiac Association is urging people to #GoBeyondTheGut and be alert to the “atypical” (non-classical) features of celiac disease. While most people associate celiac disease with diarrhea, gas, and bloating after eating gluten, many Canadians are unaware of the atypical or […]
