With the 2006 Insect Pest Management Program for the Fort Frances, Dryden, and Kenora districts now completed and approved, the Ministry of Natural Resources has moved into its second stage of managing the jack pine budworm infestation: a 30-day public review period. “It’s an open review period of the final […]
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Ken McKinnon, head of the steering committee proposing an abattoir for the district, still is looking for support from local beef producers and businesses. “I was very impressed with the turnout from the meeting,” he remarked, noting more than 70 people were on hand at the public meeting Feb. 15 […]
A total of $50,000 was divided up among 13 local recipients Monday night at the Civic Centre as the town disbursed money from the Moffat Family Fund on behalf of the Winnipeg Foundation. The recipient of the largest portion of this sum was the Robert Moore School Council, which got […]
“Wish upon a star and you might just get one.” That’s Teresa Hazel’s advice for those who still haven’t got their tickets for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Come As You Are or Come As A Star” fundraiser gala this Saturday night. “Essentially, it’s sold out. But still, please […]
Representatives from the forest industry were nearly unanimous in their praise last week of the Ontario government’s $220 million package to help pay for forest access roads and to reduce stumpage fees. “Everything we’ve asked the government to do has been done,” said Fort Frances Coun. Tannis Drysdale. “We’re extraordinarily […]
Four district residents returned home from London, Ont. last week with their heads reeling with innovative ideas from the “Diversification and Management for Profit” conference they attended. Eric Busch, an agriculture intern in the district, was one of the participants, along with Greg Stahn, David Loewen, and David Nussbaumer. “Each […]
Are you tired of having wet feet? Do your shoes have holes in them? Do your boots no longer keep your feet warm? Well, you’re not alone. Also, as you’ve probably read in athletic magazines or seen on the Discovery channel, wearing improper footwear can cause pain and major back […]
Icebox Radio Theater of International Falls will present an all-new music and drama variety show next Thursday (March 2) at 7:30 p.m. at the Backus Auditorium. The show—part of a year-long series by the IBRT—will feature vocalist Brittany Hayes and the world premiere of “Between The Pipes,” a play written […]
The Country View Child Care Centre, located at Crossroads School in Devlin, received papers last week deeming it a not-for-profit day care facility. Supervisor Bobbi Morken noted it was her idea to make the change from a for-profit facility to the not-for-profit service. “It will give a voice to more […]
Local teachers Andrea Lee and Diane Carlson spoke to Emo council at its regular meeting Monday night regarding support for a Family Literacy Celebration they are planning for Rainy River District. “There will be workshops for parents and students ages four-14,” explained Lee, noting they hope to encourage parents to […]
When the region’s first Child Witness Conference wrapped up Wednesday at Quetico Centre near Atikokan, social workers left armed with a program to help counsel children who have witnessed domestic violence. The conference, hosted jointly by the Atikokan Crisis Centre and Family Services Thunder Bay, brought together about 65 representatives […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board, like most boards across the province, is putting the “Best Start” program on hold until it receives more information from the federal government regarding funding. Last month’s federal election brought to power a Conservative minority government which does not support the Liberals’ child care […]
