Paige Desmond Loss effects everyone differently. Sadness, anger, confusion, and other emotions can be consuming. But there are healthy ways to deal with those feelings, one of which is a 10-week “Grief Recovery Outreach Program” being offered by local grief counsellors Harold Tookenay and Mary Elder. Both are certified grief […]
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Staff The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce has confirmed it will host an all-candidates’ forum on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 7-9 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Similar to the forum held prior to the 2006 federal election, the candidates will be invited to discuss their priorities, campaigns, and policies, as […]
Press Release Janice (Jan) Beazley of Fort Frances has been appointed chair for the North West LHIN board of directors while Robert (Bob) Gregor of Marathon has been appointed vice-chair. Beazley replaces Dr. John Whitfield, founding chair of the LHIN, who resigned effective March 31. “I look forward to building […]
Paige Desmond Volunteering is an excellent way to get in touch with, and make a difference in, one’s community. While some people volunteer on a casual or “as needed” basis, there are others who stand out for exceptional service. With that in mind, there are just a few months left […]
N. Daley It is that time of year once again when the days are becoming noticeably shorter, there is a cool breeze in the air, and some of us even have had to light the wood stove in the evenings. Most of us enjoy the beauty of this time of […]
Press Release Shoppers Drug Mart’s “Tree of Life” campaign got underway Sept. 13 and runs until Oct. 10. This year, the store once again has chosen the Riverside Foundation for Health Care as the 2008 beneficiary. “Riverside Foundation depends on the support of all of us to continue to serve […]
Peggy Revell The Ontario government will be coming to Kenora on Tuesday, Sept. 30 to hear from people about what needs to be done for the tourism industry. The consultation is a part of the Ministry of Tourism’s competitiveness study that was launched back in March. Chaired by MPP Greg […]
Paige Desmond Almost six weeks after being injured in an electrical mishap at the AbitibiBowater mill here, a benefit dinner and dance will be held early next month in support of co-op student Dennis Mutz and his family. Mutz was completing an electrical apprenticeship at the local mill when he […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—It’s been a positive first week of campaigning according to all four candidates vying for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River seat. “In all the campaigns I’ve been involved with, and it’s hard to know how many there really are in total, this has been the most positive in […]
Peggy Revell The Ontario government will be coming to Kenora on Tuesday, Sept. 30 to hear from people about what needs to be done for the tourism industry. The consultation is a part of the Ministry of Tourism’s competitiveness study that was launched back in March. Chaired by MPP Greg […]
Peggy Revell FORT FRANCES—With millions of Canadians using modern online communication tools, it’s no surprise that all four local candidates have an online presence during this election campaign. “Certainly this is the first election that I think electronically is going to make a difference,” said NDP candidate John Rafferty, who, […]
Duane Hicks Maybe it was the timing of the event, or perhaps more district residents want to properly dispose of hazardous materials. Whatever the reason, the Town of Fort Frances saw a much better turnout for its annual Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Day this past Saturday. “I think it’s […]
