While the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has declared influenza A outbreaks at two rest homes there, the ’flu situation here is looking much more positive as no cases have been reported at Rainycrest Home for the Aged nor any of the district hospitals. “So far, so good. Knock on […]
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Individuals interested in starting their own business are welcome to attend a free seminar on the subject here next Tuesday (Jan. 13). Angela Halvorsen, a business investment officer with the Rainy River Future Development Corp., will lead the seminar, which is the first of 12 to be held once a […]
Town residents are reminded the annual Christmas tree pick-up by the Fort Frances Fire Brigade goes tomorrow. “We’re going to be heading out about 2 p.m.,” firefighter Wayne Riches said yesterday afternoon. “We’ve got four trucks with trailers lined up,” he added. “Some local businesses have supplied the equipment.”^Residents are […]
Robert Moore School and the adjacent Rainy River District School Board office were closed today after an unknown substance was discovered at the school yesterday afternoon. Fort Frances OPP Cst. Dereck McLean said police were called to the school shortly after 5 p.m. yesterday to investigate an unknown substance. Police […]
After already nearly doubling the number of ’flu vaccinations administered all last winter, the Northwestern Health Unit is looking to wrap up its universal influenza immunization program with a final public clinic here next Thursday (Jan. 15). “What we’re calling it is a ‘last call’ clinic,” public health nurse Cindy […]
People once again will get a chance to aid district families facing medical expenses at the annual “Community Chest” benefit dinner, which is slated for Sunday, Feb. 8 this year. “Last year, we raised about $15,000. We’re hopeful to at least match that, if not surpass it,” said Georges Blanc, […]
After having to do a lot of work just to get ready for the project last year, Riverside Health Care Facilities finally will see Phase IV renovations begin at La Verendrye Hospital here in 2004. “It’s going to be the big thing this year. We’re hopeful to get the shovel […]
With Mesaba Airlines pilots threatening to strike as early as Friday night, the impact on the Falls International Airport—and its passengers from both sides of the border—could be serious. Mesaba, a carrier for Northwest Airlines, averages three flights a day out of the Falls in the winter months and seven […]
While Mayor Dan Onichuk only has been at the reins for little over a month, he’s got definite goals in mind for the year ahead. And like he said in campaign promises, the involvement of the same citizens of the Town of Fort Frances who elected him are a pivotal […]
The district’s first baby of 2004 arrived yesterday morning at La Verendrye Hospital. Dawn and Dale Morrisseau of Emo are the proud parents of a 7 lb, 13 oz. baby boy, who was born at 9:13 a.m. The couple, who have two other children, named their son Marcus Andre Morrisseau.
The Town of Fort Frances will be one step closer to seeing a new CAO hired after a selection committee meets a shortlist of applicants for the position tomorrow. Mayor Dan Onichuk, along with Couns. Neil Kabel and Roy Avis, travelled to Thunder Bay today to meet with a rep […]
A house on the 600 block of Church Street caught fire Monday afternoon after the owner earlier had used a blowtorch to thaw a frozen water pipe. Fort Frances Fire Chief Steve Richardson said firefighters responded to a call made by a passer-by at 3:23 p.m. to find the blaze—which […]
