Staff In conjunction with Small Business Week (Oct. 19-25), a customer service training workshop will be held tomorrow from 7-9 p.m. at Confederation College here and all businesses and individuals are encouraged to attend. Entitled “‘Hey, Wait A Minute!” A Customer Service Plan with a Twist,’” the workshop is being […]
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Staff The Atikokan Crisis Centre is hosting its free monthly women’s luncheon this Thursday (Oct. 23) from noon-1 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. All Fort Frances and area women are invited to meet with the women’s support group, which discusses monthly topics determined by the group. Issues to be addressed […]
Staff In an effort to give town residents a chance to do a little cleaning up before the snow flies, the town will suspend the collection of tipping fees at the local landfill on Saturday, Nov. 1 for half-ton vehicles and utility trailers. Tipping fees will be waived from 10 […]
Staff This week marks Local Government Week, which is being promoted by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario as a time for the public to learn more about municipal government. This article […]
Press Release Weak recruitment numbers to the STOP Study, a successful stop smoking program, are surprising health unit personnel. A week-long tour targeting eight Northwestern Ontario rural communities, including Emo and Atikokan, which offers smokers advice and 10 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy, is not getting the anticipated response. […]
Duane Hicks With only two weeks to go until the Oct. 31 deadline, the town’s “Citizen of the Year” selection committee is asking the public to nominate individuals who have made a difference in our community for the award. Only three nominations have been filed so far, Civic Centre staff […]
Duane Hicks With the water, sewer, and road reconstruction of Central Avenue now completed, the town has its sights set on more road and traffic-related projects in 2009. One of these projects is the Portage Avenue, Nelson Street, and Victoria Avenue truck route upgrade, which will see the town improve […]
Staff A public meeting was held prior to Tuesday night’s regular council meeting regarding a zoning bylaw amendment for property at 1345 Emo Rd. The proposed amendment is to rezone the land from “institutional” to “multi-residential,” as Dave Petsnick wants to build a three-unit dwelling there. Several local residents opposed […]
Press Release The OPP is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Pikangikum First Nation man, identified as James Strang, 83, who was found deceased in his home last Friday morning. Police continue to interview residents in an effort to determine who Strang had been in […]
Staff With the official deadline to nominate a deserving individual or business for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual business awards having come and gone yesterday, organizers are looking for people to act fast and submit more nominees in three award categories. Chamber manager Dawn Booth said this morning […]
Press Release We’ve heard many times that breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. But did you know that by breastfeeding, you’re doing something good for the environment, too? Breast milk has lifelong health benefits for both mother and child. Health Canada, […]
Press Release October is Breast Cancer Month and the Rainy River District Breast Health Network has teamed up with MOSS Yoga to offer an enlightening evening for women of all ages to learn about the benefits of yoga for their body, mind, and spirit. It is taking place next Tuesday […]
