The housing market here in Fort Frances has seen little to no growth or decline over recent years, according to one local broker. “It’s plateaued for a number of years now. It hasn’t done a lot,” said Dan Cousineau of Cousineau Brokers Inc. He noted there haven’t been many fluctuations […]
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Hot and humid summer days bring an added danger: heat stress. Ontario has tips and information to help employers and workers learn how to protect themselves from this seasonal hazard. When heat is combined with other stresses like hard physical work, fluid loss, fatigue, or some medical conditions, it can […]
With all the white fluff balls from the poplar trees floating in the air, and with the weeds growing like mad because of all of the rain we’ve been getting, seasonal allergy victims are being hit hard this summer. It happens every year, but with the allergy relief that comes […]
The Rainy River District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Knutsen to the position of Special Education program co-ordinator (K-12), effective in September. The co-ordinator assesses the needs of children, and supports the district instructional program for students in their educational goals. Knutsen holds the designation […]
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has issued a directive to all Ontario hospitals to begin reporting new patient safety indicators. Effective Sept. 30, hospitals must report cases of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). Starting Dec. 31, all cases of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), and Hospital Standardized […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Ken Boshcoff believes the Liberal Party of Canada’s “Green Shift”—a plan for the environment and the economy—will not only benefit Canadians, but particularly residents of Rainy River District. “Many of the concerns that they had in terms of rural and small communities are in the ‘Green […]
Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown gave updates on the five major construction projects currently underway in town during Monday night’s council meeting. “There’s lots of activity going on from a construction point of view and a capital point of view,” noted Brown. “There are five major jobs that are […]
Results from a recent “Family Activity Survey,” distributed to families in local housing units, were shared with members of the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board during their regular meeting last Thursday. Sandra Weir, Non-Profit Housing manager, and receptionist Heidi Parr presented the findings. “It was designed for families […]
The Rainy River Future Development Corp. held its annual meeting here at La Place Rendezvous last Tuesday night (June 17). Gord Armstrong, Janice Beazley, and Russ Fortier were acclaimed to sit on the board of directors for a three-year term, ending in 2011. As well, Freeda Carmody was elected to […]
During a special meeting of the Rainy River District School Board last night, it was determined that once a new school is built on the Robert Moore School property, F.H. Huffman School will close its doors. The two schools will consolidate in the new building, which is expected to be […]
Town council is joining other district municipalities in the push to find a local operator of a bus service between Fort Frances and the Lakehead as opposed to an application from Caribou Coach of Thunder Bay. “We have received a letter from Howard Hampton’s office in regards to this resolution […]
The proposed development of a Boston Pizza restaurant here got the go ahead last night after town council looked over a report outlining the purpose, background, and scope of work required to build it. The restaurant and sports bar is slated to be built at 810 King’s Highway (next to […]
