Almost exactly one year after the ban on admissions was lifted at Rainycrest Home for the Aged, administrators there are struggling to keep the home’s costs in line while keeping the deficit to a minimum. Representatives from Rainycrest met with the committee of the whole of town council in a […]
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Local women, men, and children took a stand against violence Monday evening in a “Take Back the Night” march across the international bridge here. Dubbed “Hands Across the Bridge,” the rally—which demanded an end to all forms of violence against women and children—was organized to bring marchers from both sides […]
It has been a long summer for the Delbridge family of Fort Frances. Ever since their daughter, Alicia, was stricken with a mysterious, life-threatening heart ailment while visiting family in Alberta back in August, Cory and Christina’s lives have been turned upside down as they watched her struggle for life […]
Town council denied a request from the local soup kitchen known as “David’s Deli,” located at the Joy of Life Fellowship Church, to be exempted from the use of “bag tags” just because it’s a not-for-profit organization. But David’s Deli still might get a break of some sort, as the […]
According to Dr. Joseph Michelli, a renowned psychologist, consultant, author, and radio host, stress is “anything that threatens us and requires us to adapt.” It is a person’s inability to react to an inherited physiological “flight or fight” response that allows us to become stressed. But as the Colorado-based speaker […]
A Fort Frances woman died yesterday after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot at 375 Scott St., near Gagné Pharmacy, Fort Frances OPP reported this morning. The accident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. when a 1992 Chevrolet pickup truck, being operated by a 25-year-old driver, struck the […]
Last year, the weather put a damper on Hallowe’en. This year, it’s the calendar. The “Scott Street Scare” will not be held this year because the annual candy-fest falls on a Sunday. Organizer Sandra McNay noted most businesses in the downtown area are not open on Sundays, but she stressed […]
The Mountie: symbol of Canada, a piece of our history, an inspiration for a cartoon character. And Monday night, a bone of contention for town council. In a 3-2 vote, council nixed a recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Committee that the town choose the image of a Mountie as […]
As town council, administration, and management kick off the 2005 budget process, a public meeting slated for tonight at the Civic Centre looks like it will be a quiet affair. No individual or group contacted the town clerk to get on the agenda and speak on what they want to […]
There were seven more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 19-25 were Ted Galusha (Devlin), Theresa Redford (Emo), Deb Riley (Atikokan), Greg Willett (Elliot Lake), Larry Johnson (Sleeman), Dennis and Mary Lou Allen (Devlin), and Judith Lindholm (Fort Frances).
District residents could be excused if they were walking a little taller on Friday. That’s because they once again showed their generosity and community spirit by coming out in droves to donate blood at the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) clinic held Wednesday and Thursday at Fort Frances High School. CBS […]
Coinciding with an annual event which takes place around the world, a “Take Back the Night” march and rally demanding an end to all forms of violence against women and children will be held here Monday. Dubbed “Hands Across the Bridge,” those taking part are asked to meet at the […]
