Duane Hicks Nobody should have to die alone unless they choose to. As such, the Kenora/Rainy River Palliative Care Volunteer Program is looking to train “friendly visitors” to those suffering from chronic or terminal illness. Palliative care volunteer co-ordinator Jill Pernsky said the program helps provide assistance and company to […]
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Staff Mitaanjigamiing First Nation will host a “Math Night” for families on Tuesday (Feb. 17) starting at 4:15 p.m. at the multi-use facility there. “[We will be]] incorporating fun, educational math games with traditional Anishinaabe teachings,” noted education director Sherry Lynne Sinclair. “It should be a fun night,” she enthused. […]
Press Release Canadian residents can fish without buying a licence this Family Day weekend, which runs Feb. 14-16. “Fishing without having to buy a licence is an affordable way to try a new, fun family activity,” said Natural Resources and Forestry minister Bill Mauro. “You’ll get hooked!” “Breaking down barriers […]
Press Release Crime Stoppers and the OPP are asking for your help in solving a drive-by shooting that occurred in Fort Frances. On Nov. 29 around 11:50 p.m., a resident on Third Street West called police to report a mischief. The complainant was home with his mother and her friend […]
the OPP Yesterday at 11:30 a.m., Rainy River District OPP officers responded to the report of an intoxicated driver and passenger leaving an establishment on the 1200 block of King’s Highway and proceeding east. At 11:45 a.m., officers located the suspect vehicle on the 600 block of Second Street East […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances High School senior band will have an experience like none other. As part of its biennial trip, the 40-member group will be travelling to Whistler, B.C. to participate in the 16th-annual Whistler Music Festival from April 23-26. “It’s a festival for bands of all ages,” […]
Staff A black bear found paralyzed in a large field on Frenchman’s Rock Road in Morson back in December is recuperating at the “Bear With Us Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Centre for Bears” in Sprucedale, Ont. The bear, named “Hope,” was found Dec. 15 by Chris Jack and family. They ultimately […]
Heather Latter This year’s “Relay for Life” will see a few changes, with the most notable one being the time. Instead of an overnight relay, this year’s event will run from noon until midnight. “We’re flipping it all around,” noted committee co-chair Jennifer Anderson. She said the Canadian Cancer Society […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Museum recently was able to give a helping hand to the Netherlands thanks to a timely coincidence. Museum volunteer Maxine Hayes was working on the ongoing wartime exhibit, “We Remember Them,” continuing her dedicated research into district men and women who served in World War […]
Staff The Fort Frances Power Corp. is warning of a phone scam some of its customers have reported here. The scam involves a caller posing as a utility official who threatens to cut off electricity to residents if they don’t immediately make payment through a money wire transfer or pre-paid […]
Heather Latter The charitable dinner for the local Alzheimer Society, held Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous here, was a success—bringing in more the $3,800 that will be used locally to help people affected by the disease and their families. “We are very pleased with the turnout of the ‘Forget […]
Heather Latter J.W. Walker School soon will be installing “buddy benches” in its playground in an effort to eliminate loneliness, foster friendship among students, and teach the importance of empathy, compassion, and inclusion. “One of the goals for the school improvement plan focuses on supporting kids to feel connected and […]
