Local News from Across the Rainy River District
I would like to introduce myself as the newest columnist for the Fort Frances Times. Foremost, I acknowledge that I live, work, and play in the Traditional Territory of Treaty #3, home of the Anishinaabe People. I will be sharing some innovative evidence-informed solutions that advocate and educate, as well […]
By Tyler Moffitt The Safety Advocate The month of June is now here and the Smoke Alarms For Every Baby (S.A.F.E.) program is more than 13 years old in Rainy River District. It’s apparent that this project is—and always will be—dear to many people’s hearts. The important message that’s being […]
Auditor General Michael Ferguson tabled a scathing report in Parliament last week that said the Harper Conservatives did not conduct an open and fair selection process for replacing the aging CF-18 fighters. It also noted the government did not know how much the new F-35 would cost when it was […]
I’ve been in the fire and rescue service for 25 years, serving as a part-time and volunteer firefighter. The fire service certainly has changed over the years—evolving from just providing fire suppression services to rescue services. Many fire services in Canada are now called fire and rescue. Over the years, […]
2012 is upon us! Making your home and workplace a safer place to live and work is a resolution we all should strive for. Being aware of—and seeing—the risks in our day-to-day lives as we go about activities is crucial to others and ourselves. One of the greatest health […]
The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of the year for house fires. I honestly can say that all fire and rescue services in Rainy River District are urging all residents to practice the following holiday fire safety tips and make holiday safety a priority this year. […]
Currently, even with immigration into Canada, there is not enough people to replace the outgoing workforce. In fact, most immigrants are settling in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Calgary are the other popular cities for immigrants. Fifty percent of all skilled workers will be retiring in the […]
In the last three weeks, the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service responded to three residential fire calls. During that same time period, the service responded to a number of other emergencies, as well as twice in one day to the local mill. Would your home or workplace pass a […]
It’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15), and all of us need to take responsibility for fire safety in our own homes, as well as in our cabins/cottages. The leading cause of residential fires remains to be unattended cooking. As well, the leading cause of residential fire deaths remains to […]
September is upon us and my kids have been in high school for two weeks now. Thousands of other people are attending college and university. For many students, it is their first time being away from home for any length of time. Parents, guardians, and students themselves should take […]
Last Sept. 11, America’s bravest gave the ultimate sacrifice when 343 New York City firefighters lost their lives in the worst terrorist attack ever faced by the people of the United States! It was an event no one will ever forget. It also became evident how important firefighters are to […]
As a former volunteer firefighter and emergency responder for more than 15 years, I have responded to many different and challenging emergencies. Over the years, I have been exposed to—and encountered—many dangerous situations at fires, motor vehicle accidents, and medical calls. A few years ago, I arrived on scene at […]
