Duane Hicks
Local News
Staff Have you made your appointment yet? District residents once again are being encouraged to give the “gift of life” here this Wednesday and Thursday (Sept. 10-11) as Canadian Blood Services holds its fall blood donor clinic at Fort Frances High School. The two-day clinic will run Wednesday from 4:30-8:30 […]
By Duane Hicks, Staff writer Economic development officer Geoff Gillon is expected to deliver to town council a draft copy of a report outlining proposed financial incentive programs at tonight’s regular meeting at the Civic Centre. Along with other recommendations, the report offers a retooling of programs outlined in the […]
Thunder Bay—Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff called upon the Prime Minister yesterday to keep his promise and delay calling an election until the 23 recommendations of the Forestry Report have been implemented. “It is irresponsible of Prime Minister Harper to go to the polls before ensuring that the Natural Resources […]
As children begin a new school year, school administrators are looking forward to a problem-free year as well, especially when it comes to students’ health and well-being. Parents whose children suffer from severe allergies which may result in anaphylactic shock should remember that the best approach to safety is a […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce will recognize businesses, organizations and individuals for outstanding business achievement and the contributions made to the economic growth and prosperity of the Rainy River District at the 13th Annual Bell Business Awards Banquet set for Saturday, Nov. 8 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Nominations are […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Consumer Survey is halfway completed. Since the survey launched, Aug. 15, 30 surveys have been completed by the community, giving their input on consumer requirements, as well as suggestions for improvements to the local community. The Chamber is aiming for 100 surveys to be […]
School may not have been on the minds of students this summer, but at Tuesday evening’s Rainy River District School Board meeting, the board highlighted many of the projects and programs that kept them busy in preparation for the new school year. One of the highlights was the student success […]
Meet the team that brings you the news! We introduce the Fort Frances editorial staff. News is their business but they don’t mind having a little fun every now and then. Last week the Fort Frances Times introduced you too Ravyn Bedard, a guitar shredding 16 year old living here […]
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Consumer Survey is halfway completed. Since the survey launched, Aug. 15, 30 surveys have been completed by the community, giving their input on consumer requirements, as well as suggestions for improvements to the local community. The Chamber is aiming for 100 surveys to be […]
Paramedics, firefighters, and emergency response workers are the first on the scene when there’s trouble. But behind the scene, there’s been a dedicated group of volunteers making sure the people who take care of us can keep on going. For more than 15 years, Rainy River District’s Critical Incident Stress […]
As their fall training approaches, the Rainy River District Victim Services Program (RRDVSP) is in need of volunteers to help reach out to people affected by crime and traumatic situations. “We really need volunteers in order to meet the needs of the area,” said RRDVSP executive director Monika Huminuk. Since […]
