Nixon Smith looked to be having fun inside an ice shack with his grandfather, Ken Jasper, left, mother, Meaghan Jasper, and father, Matt Smith. –Photo submitted by Meaghan Jasper
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Duane Hicks There’s not enough women in politics. Studies have shown at least 30 percent of elected officials must be female before policy begins to adequately reflect the concerns of women. But studies also show women in Canada represent only 15 percent of corporate boards, 18 percent of mayors, and […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Coun. Wendy Brunetta, who helped organize the “Women in Politics” symposium last Wednesday evening at Confederation College here, gave tips on planning an election campaign. “The main reason I decided to arrange this session is because of one of the barriers I found when I was […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit has been notified of cases of mumps in some communities in the region. Mumps is a viral illness that can be prevented by vaccination. There is no treatment for mumps. The most common symptoms of mumps are swollen, painful cheeks and neck, along with […]
Duane Hicks Life as a town councillor, first and foremost, is a learning experience. Fort Frances Coun. June Caul offered some insight into life in public office during the “Women in Politics” symposium last Wednesday evening at Confederation College here, noting her first term has been an eye-opening experience into […]
Staff The cost to take a taxi and “Dial-a-Ride” has gone up here, as has parking rates. With the increase in minimum wage, local taxi owners were looking to increase the taxi rates accordingly, and met with the town’s Planning and Development division to discuss the proposed rates. The revised […]
Cassie Westover showed off her catch en route to finishing in second place in the Northern division. –Photo submitted by Jenna Yeo
Word that the International Tug-of-War between Fort Frances and International Falls is being revived this summer is welcomed news, indeed. A collaboration between the local Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Club and the Backus Community Center in the Falls, the event is planned for Saturday, June 30 in conjunction with the […]
Press Release Riverside, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here. All admissions, transfers, discharges, and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only. The health unit is urging people to refrain […]
Duane Hicks A tractor-trailer lost part of its log load at Central Avenue late Thursday morning, temporarily affecting the traffic flow there. The spilled cargo was picked up shortly after lunchtime and stacked in the nearby alleyway, fully clearing the southbound lane on the north side of the intersection by […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Rainy River Recreation Centre hosted its first annual ice-fishing derby on Saturday (Feb. 10), which drew 153 registered participants. The derby featured a 50 percent payout, with the other 50 going towards youth programming at the centre. Prizes (both cash and donated items) were given to […]
Duane Hicks In the spirit of “Shrove Tuesday,” Grade 2 student Hazel Rousseau enjoyed some pancakes yesterday morning at St. Michael’s School. Teachers were up early making pancakes to treat the students–and teach them that pancakes traditionally are eaten on Shrove Tuesday to use up ingredients that can’t be consumed […]
