“Ontario Works” is undergoing changes that will mean a shift in focus for staff and, hopefully, a shorter path to permanent employment for clients. The program is shifting to an employment outcomes-based approach from the former activity-centered one. “It is a big shift for our staff. We’re becoming more of […]
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The boards of Rainycrest Home for the Aged and Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. here announced yesterday they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that is expected to result in Riverside assuming ownership, governance, and management of the home. Spokespersons stressed, however, that much work remains to be done before […]
The local Salvation Army is facing the possibility of cutting back services here in light of a poor response to its annual “Red Shield Appeal” campaign. “This year has been the worst year in my three years in Fort Frances,” said Capt. Angel Sandoval. “The support of the community has […]
A public forum for the whole community to provide information on active transportation and its benefits will be held Wednesday, June 7 from 7-9 p.m. at the East End Hall. The information session will provide an opportunity for stakeholders and individuals alike to provide input into the future direction of […]
A new community-based victim support program will be established for the Fort Frances area. The Victim Services Program will be available to assist law enforcement agencies in providing support to victims of crime, tragic circumstances, and disaster. Trained community volunteers will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a […]
Two classes of students at Fort Frances High School took Advanced Placement exams earlier in May in hopes of earning credit for a first-year university class before even leaving high school. Eight students wrote the English literature and composition exam May 4 and nine wrote the chemistry one May 10. […]
The local Salvation Army is facing the possibility of cutting back services here in light of a poor response to its annual “Red Shield Appeal” campaign. “This year has been the worst year in my three years in Fort Frances,” said Capt. Angel Sandoval. “The support of the community has […]
“Ontario Works” is undergoing changes that will mean a shift in focus for staff and, hopefully, a shorter path to permanent employment for clients. The program is shifting to an employment outcomes-based approach from the former activity-centered one. “It is a big shift for our staff. We’re becoming more of […]
Representatives of the North West Local Health Integration Network held a public meeting here Monday night to inform residents on how the new health care system is progressing. “The purpose of tonight’s meeting is twofold: It’s an opportunity for members of the LHIN to talk about what they’re doing, and […]
EMO—District anglers Todd Grennier and Eric Lessman won the fifth-annual Emo Walleye Classic on Saturday—walking away with the $11,000 top prize. Grennier, from Emo, and Lessman, of Devlin, caught a two-day total of 16.12 pounds—beating runners-up Jody Shypit (Devlin) and Gary Noga (Fort Frances) by a mere .04 pounds. The […]
Singers looking to compete for cash and glory at this year’s “Quest for the Best” on July 25 had best sign up soon as spots are filling up fast. Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce manager Dawn Booth said yesterday that since the entry forms were first made available at the […]
With the municipal election coming up in November, a new committee will be struck to handle possible problems associated with that event. Clerk Glenn Treftlin explained Wednesday that town council has approved the formation of a compliance audit committee—a committee to handle any requests for audits to be conducted on […]
