The Smiths are a typical Canadian family—average income, modest home in a quiet neighbourhood. Several months ago, Mrs. Smith’s mother, Mrs. Jones, came to live with them. Mrs. Jones is dying. After many tests, treatments, and hospital stays, her doctors have told the family that a cure of her disease […]
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The Salvation Army in Canada would like to offer an enormous expression of gratitude to all its donors for their generosity during the recent appeal for tsunami relief. As of Feb. 3, public contributions to the Canadian Salvation Army’s South Asia Disaster Relief Fund totalled $4.8 million. On Dec. 26, […]
Although Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown said back in the fall that plastic bags would not be accepted for curbside “blue box” recycling, it seems some people haven’t been getting the message. “It’s not that the town doesn’t want to pick up plastic bags. It’s a requirement of the […]
Confederation College applauds the Bob Rae report, which sets a blueprint for the future of post-secondary education in Ontario and must be immediately implemented by the McGuinty government, Confederation College president Patricia Lang said Monday. “As Rae clearly points out, we are at a critical point in the social and […]
Undoubtedly nearly everyone is aware of the giant tsunami that hit the coast of South Asia on Dec. 26. With some 150,000 people dead, and the prospect of this statistic doubling, it is being said this tragedy will be the largest ever to happen in our history. Most of us […]
Since 1992, a program has been in place in the district dedicated to promoting safety in the home, schools, and on the streets. What started out as a modest effort to help people avoid accidents and injury has grown tremendously in scope, Grace Silander, chair of the Rainy River Valley […]
With new plans in hand, and a meeting scheduled with the town next week, the local skate park committee is determined to finally get the shovel in the ground this summer. “We’re willing to do whatever the town wants. We just want to get this thing underway,” said Rob Tovey, […]
The Thunder will not be a part of the SIJHL next season. That is Thunder GM Brent Tookenay’s sentiment after being asked if the team will remain with the Superior International Junior Hockey League if it cannot join the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. “Let’s put it this way—we won’t be […]
The Business Improvement Association is looking for local people’s humorous stories about their significant others for their “My Funny Valentine” contest. But the deadline to enter is tomorrow (Feb. 9), so you’d better hurry. “We really need entries,” BIA co-ordinator Patti Anderson said this morning. “There’s gotta be some funny […]
With the second semester already underway at Fort Frances High School, the “chem-free” grad committee is inviting parents to its first meeting next Tuesday (Feb. 15) to begin planning the annual event. The “chem-free” grad party gives graduating students a safe and sober environment where they can celebrate their accomplishments. […]
“tour de Fort” is hoping tickets sales pick up prior to the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s concert here this Friday evening (Feb. 11). “Things have been going slow. Surprisingly so. As of earlier this week, 72 tickets were sold,” said tour de Fort treasurer Gary Rogozinski. The Townshend Theatre, where […]
The local Salvation Army exceeded its goal of raising $10,000 in January for its South Asia disaster relief campaign. Thanks to donations from local schools, the Fort Frances Ministerial Association, and individuals in the district, the Salvation Army found it had a total of $10,283.47 by the end of last […]
