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 […]
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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 […]
Duane Hicks Progress is being made on the Portage Avenue underpass reconstruction, with the road expected to be restored to two lanes of traffic by mid-November, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council last night. The underpass was scheduled to be shut down today from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to […]
Paige Desmond A demographic often forgotten when it comes to counselling, district First Nations’ men now have two unique services available to help them heal through group work. Offered by the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services Inc.’s Counselling Unit, the “In Search of Your Warrior” program and the men’s […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. and the Riverside Foundation for Health Care has announced the official opening of the CT scanner is set for Thursday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at the La Verendrye Hospital cafeteria. There will be welcoming remarks, followed by a program will include recognition […]
Paige Desmond Anyone who has ever thought about adopting child or being a foster parent will want to attend an information session tonight (Oct. 15) from 7-9 p.m. at Family and Children’s Services here. It will include presentations from a foster parent, a child who spent most of her life […]
Jessica George With one-in-five people being diagnosed with a mental illness in their lifetime, that leaves four-in-five who are affected emotionally by standing by and having to witness their loved ones suffering. This is why the Family Outreach Program has been developed. It offers family members, friends, and colleagues of […]
the OPP On Sunday, a man tried to drive into Canada around noon at the Rainy River border crossing. Canada Border Services officers initiated an investigation concerning the man’s driving ability being impaired by alcohol. The OPP was called to assist and the man subsequently was taken to the Rainy […]
Jessica George With football season well underway, hockey season now in action, and only a couple of months until the ski and snowboard seasons are ready to go, hospitals are gearing up to meet the influx of concussion patients. Dr. Lorena Jenks said winter is the busiest season for concussions […]
