FORT FRANCES—The four candidates vying for the Kenora-Rainy River riding weighed in on what they’ll do to ensure there will be a future for regional industry, among other issues, during Tuesday night’s forum at the Civic Centre. Incumbent NDP MPP Howard Hampton, Liberal candidate Mike Wood (Dryden), PC candidate Penny […]
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FORT FRANCES—In the midst of Mental Illness Awareness Week (Sept. 30-Oct. 6), Susan Marshall of Fort Frances was acknowledged in Ottawa through the Champions of Mental Health Awards, which celebrates the contributions of individuals to the advancement of the mental health agenda in Canada. Part of the celebration includes the […]
The four candidates vying for the Kenora-Rainy River riding will have their say tonight when the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and Education Workers of the Rainy River District host an all-candidates’ forum at the Civic Centre here. Chamber manager Dawn Booth said late yesterday that all four candidates—incumbent NDP […]
In its monthly recognition of excellence, the Rainy River District School Board tonight will salute the Rainy River “Strengthening Families for the Future” program. Heather Campbell will explained how the program is an example of how the school and community work together to support the students and their families. The […]
Ontario will be trying to set a new Guinness world record for the most walkers at any given point in time this Wednesday (Oct. 3) with the “World Record Walk,” and local organizers want area residents to help achieve that goal. Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft is encouraging everyone—young and not-so-young alike—to […]
Local CIBC staff and friends and family will be participating in the annual “Run for the Cure” here Sunday afternoon to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. CIBC employee Karen Chown, who’s organizing the local “Run for the Cure” this year, said the public is more than welcome […]
After staging a very successful one last fall, the Fort Frances Seniors’ Coalition is planning its second-annual seniors’ lifestyle expo slated for Saturday, Oct. 27 at Fort Frances High School. “The purpose of the seniors’ lifestyle expo is to provide information to seniors about local services and organizations, and to […]
While fall has only just begun, the local Business Improvement Association already is thinking about Christmas—having scheduled its 50th-annual “Parade of Lights” for Saturday, Nov. 24. “It’s going to be here a lot sooner than people realize,” BIA co-ordinator Patti Anderson said this morning. Celebrating “Christmas Thru the Decades” as […]
Beginning Oct. 1, hazard markers and regulatory buoys maintained by Voyageurs National Park will be removed as weather conditions allow. In addition, area lamplighters will begin removing U.S. Coast Guard-maintained navigational aids on Oct. 14. Due to low water conditions, boaters are advised to take added precautions while operating on […]
Since the fall of 1994, Ontario has implemented a Hepatitis B vaccination program. Thanks to the co-operation of parents, teachers, and Grade 7 students, the Northwestern Health Unit successfully has immunized more than 80 percent of the Grade 7 population in the Kenora-Rainy River districts. “Although participation in the Hepatitis […]
Five days remain for Ontarians to send a loud and clear message to Dalton McGuinty, John Tory, and Howard Hampton to fix Ontario’s neglected roads and bridges. Commuters can make their voices heard by casting their electronic ballot online at www.worstroads.ca Alternatively, they can cast a paper ballot at CAA […]
Autumn is in the air—leaves are changing colour, cool breezes are blowing. Now if that isn’t a reason to bundle up and head on down to St. John’s Anglican Church for an evening of great music and a cup of hot specialty coffee, then we don’t know what is! Our […]
