Now in its sixth year, the Household Hazardous Waste Day continues to be a successful means of letting district residents dispose of materials they otherwise wouldn’t be able to get rid of at the landfill. In fact, Adam Scott, co-ordinator of the Rainy River Watershed Program, said Monday that the […]
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After months of negotiations followed by strike action, the Rainy River District School Board and local secondary occasional teachers reached a tentative four-year agreement on Monday morning. Members of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation District 5B Occasional Teachers’ Bargaining Unit will vote on ratification this week—in Fort Frances on […]
With gardening season upon us, the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market will be offering many products this Saturday to make the job just a little easier. Jarrod Gunn-McQuillan, dietitian for the Northwestern Health Unit, and Eric Busch, a local agriculture intern, will have certified organic compost and manure available from Pine […]
The Grade 3 class at Crossroads School in Devlin, along with the help from several Grade 7 and 8 students, have nearly finished rebuilding their compost bin there. Caren Fagerdahl, teacher and head of the committee for the school’s “Outdoor Classroom,” noted they received a donation from the Fort Frances […]
It’s a night for people to give big bucks to help the ducks. More than 170 turned out for the 23rd-annual Ducks Unlimited banquet Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous, with local committee chairman Barney Maher saying the dinner alone raised upwards of $30,000. That figure more than likely will […]
The idea of a community trail system took a step closer to becoming reality Monday night after town council approved the submission of an application for funding for a study. Community Services manager George Bell brought forth an application to the Ministry of Health Promotion under the “Communities in Action” […]
While the initial practice on Saturday drew 18 boys and girls, organizers are looking for more young people to get involved in a choir that will sing during the opening ceremonies of the “Relay for Life” here June 16. Diane Maxey, who’s directing the choir along with Louise Kahler, said […]
With the local Alzheimer Society’s fourth-annual “Walk for Memories” slated for Sunday, May 28, organizers are encouraging those who haven’t already done so to pick up pledge forms. “It’s not a long walk, not a marathon—just a nice Sunday afternoon walk for a good cause,” said Margaret Schonewille, executive director […]
While supporting it in principle, council will give further consideration to a request from the local Economic Development Advisory Committee to participate in a provincial community exchange program in order to get input on the town’s strengths and weaknesses from an outsider’s perspective. Jane Gillon, with the local Ministry of […]
Now in its sixth year, the Household Hazardous Waste Day continues to be a successful means of letting district residents dispose of materials they otherwise wouldn’t be able to get rid of at the landfill. In fact, Adam Scott, co-ordinator of the Rainy River Watershed Program, said Monday that the […]
Town council received a request on Monday night from the local Police Services Board to install a surveillance camera at the Memorial Sports Centre for monitoring activities at the skate park. Board chair John McTaggart said Tuesday morning that the idea for the camera stemmed from input from local residents. […]
Town council is being encouraged to get involved in a community exchange program through which it can learn how outsiders see Fort Frances. Jane Gillon, with the local Ministry of Northern Development and Mines office, will be on hand for tonight’s regular council meeting to outline the “First Impressions Community […]
