FORT FRANCES—Given the recent initiatives for substance abuse prevention and services in the community, therapists at Family and Children’s Services here are working towards improving their knowledge and expertise in substance abuse counselling. “Family and Children’s Service does have a mental health program, but where we have a deficit is […]
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CALGARY—The show may lack the sizzle of a “CSI” or “Grey’s Anatomy” episode, but Shaw Communications said it’s holiday fire log program is so hot that it’s firing up the channel more than a month early. The annual program, now in it’s 21st year, is really nothing more than a […]
Town council will vote tonight on a bylaw to authorize the sale of property at 821 Sixth St. W. to Iron Range Bus Lines Inc. Iron Range Bus Lines, which provides transportation requirements for schools boards in various parts of Northwestern Ontario, has a main office in Thunder Bay and […]
The nominee chosen to be 2007 “Citizen of the Year” will be announced at tomorrow night’s town council meeting. The “Citizen of the Year” selection committee, consisting of Bill Gushulak (“Citizen of the Year” 2000), Mark Kowalchuk (“Citizen of the Year” 1994), Mayor Roy Avis, and Coun. Andrew Hallikas, met […]
With the deadline for applications having elapsed yesterday, the town’s “Citizen of the Year” selection committee now has to decide who will receive the award, which is being given out for the 20th time this year. A total of seven nominations forms were turned in by the end of the […]
The 13th-annual “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser, which will be held this Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous, is nearly set to go. Linda Hamilton, who sits on the organizing committee, said a lot of good items have been donated for the event. “We have a beautiful basket made […]
Former town councillor Tannis Drysdale was fined a total of $6,260 here last Friday in conjunction with several charges she faced under the Highway Traffic Act. She was fined $5,000 for operating a motor vehicle with no insurance and $500 for permitting the use of evidence of validation upon a […]
Those interested in getting involved in Fort Frances Little Theatre can lend the group a hand in moving their props and equipment this Sunday afternoon, then attend a meeting afterwards. “Fort Frances Little Theatre has a new home through the generosity of local businessman Gord McQuarrie, who is providing space […]
Several district businesses and individuals were recognized for their outstanding achievement Saturday night during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 12th-annual business awards gala at La Place Rendez-Vous. “We’re all here to embrace excellence in the Rainy River District,” said Chamber president Christine Denby as she emceed the evening along […]
As one of several fundraisers for new playground equipment, St. Michael’s Home and School committee are trying a new project—selling Christmas cards hand-designed by students at the school. Each student was encouraged to submit a drawing in the contest and the top 12, ranging from JK-Grade 3, were selected to […]
Start the Christmas season with a traditional reading of “A Christmas Carol,” and help the local library. The Voyageur Lions, in partnership with CBC Radio, will present a dramatic reading of the Charles Dickens’ classic on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. at Knox United Church. Heather McLeod, co-host of […]
Since the 1980s, I have responded to many house fires. One fire that I recall was a spectacular one, which involved an older apartment complex. A young family was temporarily renting an apartment in the complex until they could acquire their new home. In the early-morning hours, my fire pager […]
