Rainycrest Home for the Aged’s board of management is looking into options to reduce operational costs at the long-term care facility, including the possibility of privatization. “The basic problem is that our expenses continue to increase and we can’t continue to proceed in that direction,” said board chair Dennis Brown. […]
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This is not a story, but rather a tale. A tale of four men who understand each other better than they know themselves. Four fishermen intertwined by a tournament that has brought triumph to few and tragedy to many. They are on polar ends of the spectrum—one group enjoying the […]
In a vote of 4-3, town council decided to withdraw an amended bylaw last night that, if it had been voted on and approved, would have seen mayor and council get their benefits paid for in addition to their current salary. Coun. Neil Kabel made a motion to withdraw the […]
Whether or not town council will see their benefits paid for in addition to their current salary, or whether they’ll have to keep on paying out of that, will be decided tonight. But as to whether the bylaw is passed or not, is anybody’s guess. Back when the issue was […]
The Fort Frances Fire Brigade raised $2,000 for a good cause when they held their “boot drive” for Muscular Dystrophy on Tuesday evening in conjunction with the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship’s parade of boats. “We did really well,” said Capt. Joe Bobczynski. “We’re very, very appreciative of how generous […]
Former Kenora-Rainy River MP Robert Nault is entitled to a six-figure pension for his 15 years of service in the House of Commons, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Nault, who served as Indian and Northern Affairs minister from 1999-2003, will receive a pension of $105,868 per year once he […]
There were signs yesterday afternoon that the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship was going to the dogs. But judging by the response of the crowd at the Sorting Gap Marina, nobody seemed to mind. The Four Paws Pet Supply Retriever Contest returned after a one-year absence as several dozen people […]
Newcomer Kayla Lauzon wowed the crowd, judges, and fellow contestants to capture first-place and $750 at the “Quest for the Best—Best of Quest” singing contest Wednesday night under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina. “I feel great,” the 14-year-old from Barwick said minutes after walking off the stage […]
Pipers, drummers, and Highland dancers enjoyed the second-annual “School of Celtic Arts” here last week. And despite the lower enrolment, the classes and performances were a success. “It went really well,” said organizer Dr. Bruce Lidkea of the Fort Frances Highlanders. “Considering the little bit lower numbers, things went very […]
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board reported a healthy surplus for the year ending Dec. 31, 2003 at its monthly meeting here last Thursday. The board had a surplus of $2.7 million, according to its audited statements, presented by Jon Evans of BDO Dunwoody. While the surplus is […]
The Rainy River Future Development Corp. met for its annual general meeting last Wednesday at La Place Rendez-Vous, and saw one new member appointed to its board of directors. Martin Dufresne of Rainy River is the newest appointee to the board after Bruce Holmlund chose not to run again. No […]
The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines announced Monday it would be releasing funds to three communities in Rainy River District to help pay for upgrades at water treatment plants. “We are committed to strengthening communities across the north,” Northern Development and Mines minister Rick Bartolucci said in a press […]
