As a result of possible cuts to transportation funding, the Northwest Catholic District School Board may have to consider a reduction in busing services. The board first learned back in July that its funding from the Ministry of Education would be cut by 10.7 percent, or about $94,000. In November, […]
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Abitibi-Consolidated’s largest single capital project of the year here was completed on time—and on budget at $750,000—last week. The project was the replacement of a problematic electrical device on the winder of the No. 7 paper machine, which had caused the mill several unscheduled machine shutdowns (or “shuts”) over recent […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board agreed Saturday to send a letter to Education minister Gerard Kennedy, asking him to reconsider cuts to its transportation funding. Local school boards met with ministry representatives Nov. 16 to discuss changes to the province’s transportation funding model. The Catholic board learned it likely […]
Fort Frances OPP officers are investigating a pair of robberies Saturday at local convenience stores. At 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, police said a suspect entered Franko’s Grocery, located at 252 Sixth St. E., and demanded money from an employee. But no money was obtained and the suspect left the store […]
Festive sounds will fill the air at St. Mary’s Church this evening when the Rainy River Community Choir stages its 11th-annual “Music and Readings for the Christmas Season.” “It will be a mix of old and new Christmas songs,” said choir director Stephanie Hawkins. “We’ll even have a Calypso Christmas […]
Catholic secondary education once again will be on the agenda when the Northwest Catholic District School Board meets Saturday morning. The board will review provincial legislation regarding religious education in public schools as well as hear comments from the director of education for the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board. […]
While this time of year often is believed to be a season for love and goodwill to all, one or more Grinches have been busy stealing Christmas from one local homeowner. On Tuesday night, a west-end resident who had been out since about 6:30 p.m. returned home at 9:45 p.m. […]
Extendicare Inc. has acknowledged talking with the board of management for Rainycrest Home for the Aged here, but declined to comment on the details. “They’ve asked for help from us, and we’re currently talking to them about whether or not we can help,” Sheena Campbell, communications consultant with Extendicare Canada […]
CUPE Local 65 recognized retiring members for their years of hard work during its annual retirement dinner/dance Saturday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Four of this year’s retirees were from Rainycrest Home for the Aged here, including Lynn Dolk (23 years), Mabel McArthur (23 years), Carol Booth (18 years), […]
A new business opened on Scott Street today as Kathy Dolph has taken over ownership of We ’R Entertainment, now known as This N’ That. “There will be a few changes,” said Dolph, who took a few minutes out of her busy schedule yesterday to talk. She and her staff […]
Sons of Norway Vinland Lodge 1-193 will host its annual potluck Christmas party this Thursday (Dec. 2) at 6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church over in International Falls. Members are encouraged to bring along guests. There will be a freewill offering for the potluck and $5 for lutefisk. For more […]
The turmoil that continues to unfold from last month’s disputed presidential election in the Ukraine is weighing heavily on the hearts of some area residents. Among them, Nick Andrusco of Fort Frances, who emigrated from the Ukraine with his parents in 1929, and Rev. Fr. Michael Kopchuk of St. George’s […]
