Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—Members of the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board were presented with results from surveys sent out to tenants in its social housing units across the district at last Thursday evening’s meeting. The Tenant Maintenance Survey was distributed to units across the district last spring, with […]
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Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—Expected to help reduce power costs for the local pulp and paper mill, and help with long-term sustainability, the AbitibiBowater biomass boiler project is nearing completion, with the aim to be fully operational in January. “We’re a little over a week away from the first pressure test […]
Peggy Revell If you run your own business and have ever been confused about how sales tax works, then you’ll want to sign up for the PST/GST seminar being hosted tonight (Oct. 23) from 6-9 p.m. at the Rainy River Future Development Corp. office here. The event, alongside others this […]
Staff An information night last Wednesday aimed at trying to drum up new foster homes in the district went well, said Christa Little, foster care co-ordinator for Family and Children’s Services here. “It wasn’t bad,” Little said of the three families who turned out. “We had [four] good presenters,” she […]
Press Release “Antibiotic Resistant Organisms–A Call to Action!” is the theme of this year’s National Infection Control Week (Oct. 20-24). Infection prevention and control programs have been widely-recognized to be both clinically effective and cost-effective in preventing and controlling the spread of infections in health care settings. Since antibiotics first […]
Staff This 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 is the […]
Christina Hahkala When someone is experiencing symptoms of a serious mental illness, it can be very stressful for family members and friends. It is natural for a person’s family to be scared and confused, and not know where to turn. You even may be mourning for your family member with […]
Staff The current BR&E project is a continuation of a study first conducted in 2001 by then BR&E intern Crystal Angus. A comparative analysis provided in the report released yesterday show that while some things changed quite a bit in seven years, other issues persisted. In 2001, 54 local businesses […]
Staff The 86 businesses interviewed were from five different sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, retail/service, and other. More than 50 percent were incorporated, and more than 50 percent were in the retail industry. Fifty-four of the 86 had less than 10 employees while 87 percent of the owners were involved […]
Duane Hicks To be fully operational in January Expected to help reduce power costs for the local pulp and paper mill, and help with long-term sustainability, the AbitibiBowater biomass boiler project is nearing completion, with the aim to be fully operational in January. “We’re a little over a week away […]
Peggy Revell During “Women’s History Month” this year, Fort Frances residents don’t have to look too far into the past to find women who fit this year’s theme of “Women in the lead.” For almost two decades, Sharon Tibbs has served as a town councillor, and most recently as deputy […]
Paige Desmond In support of the battle against breast cancer, Curves for Women here held an information fundraiser last Wednesday evening, with all proceeds going to the Rainy River District Breast Health Network. Sponsored by several community businesses and groups, the three-hour event was aimed at raising awareness of breast […]
