Paige Desmond The debate around renewed funding for the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team is heating up. Last week, the local program was granted an extension until Dec. 5 to secure letters of support from the community, as well as signatures on a petition backing it. “The petition […]
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Duane Hicks Following up on a letter of appeal sent out to 10,000 district residents back on Nov. 18, Capt. Angel Sandoval is reminding everyone that the local Salvation Army still is looking for sponsors for both its “Sponsor-a-Family” and “Adopt-a-Family” programs—and it’s not too late to give. The deadline […]
Paige Desmond “That’s what it’s all about is the kids and Christmas,” Barb Turgeon said in explaining the decoration extravaganza each Christmas that adorns the First Street East home where she lives with her husband, Charlie. “It makes Christmas,” she added, referring to the looks on children’s faces as their […]
Staff Terry Higgins will be sworn in tonight as the newest trustee for the Rainy River District School Board. “I’m just excited,” said Higgins. “I’m one of those people who believes in becoming involved within our communities and I’m going to give it all my effort that the position deserves.” […]
Paige Desmond No one was hurt after a fire and explosion rocked the Ontario Power Generation plant in Atikokan yesterday morning. The explosion occurred around 10:30 a.m. after a fire started in the coal handling area of the plant, which is located near the roof. The blaze, in turn, sparked […]
Staff For local residents who want to send some Christmas cheer to Canadian troops in Afghanistan, this Wednesday (Dec. 3) is the final day to make donations for the care packages being put together by the local Legion ladies’ auxiliary. “The response has been absolutely wonderful so far,” said auxiliary […]
Duane Hicks Local Christmas shoppers once again will be greeted by the jingling of bells this holiday season. The Fort Frances Salvation Army kicked off its annual Christmas kettle campaign this morning at Canadian Tire, with deputy mayor Sharon Tibbs on hand to take the first shift. Today marks the […]
Staff Newly-elected Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty will hold the official opening of his local constituency office tomorrow (Nov. 29) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. “Everybody’s welcome, so come on by!” Rafferty said yesterday afternoon from Ottawa. The office is located at 140 Fourth St. W. (the old CN station) […]
Duane Hicks With the 51st-annual “Parade of Lights” scheduled for tomorrow (Nov. 29), the local Business Improvement Association is reminding the public to keep a few things in mind before checking out the popular event. First and foremost, the route has changed. Instead of lining up at the Shevlin wood […]
Staff The Rainy River District School Board will have a choice to fill its vacant trustee seat after all. Terry Higgins and Jason Kabel submitted applications prior to the yesterday’s 3 p.m. deadline, board chair Dan Belluz confirmed this morning. A third person had applied but was disqualified, the board […]
Staff At Monday night’s meeting, town council: •approved a request from the Police Services Board to amend By-Law 66/90-A (which prohibits the use of ATVs in town limits) to exempt police, fire and rescue, paramedic, and bylaw personnel while in the performance of their duties; •authorized administration to purchase 5,175 […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce acclaimed three new directors at its annual general membership meeting here Tuesday, but continues to look for more to round out its board vacancies. “We actually still have three spots available, so we’re going to continue to work on that between […]
